7th grade semester review

The year 1845 was significant in Texas History because

• Texas became the 28^th state in the United States.

• San Antonio was established.

• The Spanish discovered gold in the Colorado River.

• Texas became a republic.

Of the two options listed below, what was the better option for Texas becoming a part of the United States?

• The Joint Resolution of 1845 was better because Texas would gain more.

• The Treaty of 1844 was better because it was approved by the House.

The Republic of Texas faced serious financial problems because

• the value of Texas dollars kept rising.

• the government had to borrow money.

• Mexico captured the gold in Texas.

• taxes were low.

Which event in San Antonio changed the Comanche’s view on white settlements in Texas?

• Cordova Rebellion

• The Creation of the Texas Navy

• The Compromise of 1850

• The Council House Fight

Which of the following is the best explanation for the dramatic population increase between 1836 and 1845?

• The arrival of the Adelsverein

• The presence of the empresario system

• The abundance of cheap land

• The availability of natural resources

Which of the following best explains the decrease in population after 1845?

• The arrival of immigrants from Mexico

• The annexation of Texas to the United States

• The abundance of cheap land

• The availability of natural resources

What led to the Texans’ success at San Jacinto?

• They had more soldiers and cannons.

• Santa Anna surrendered before the Battle.

• The attack was a surprise.

• Native Americans strengthened their army.

The information presented in the chart can be summarized best as

• Cultural differences between settlers in Texas and Mexicans

• Cultural similarities between settlers in Texas and Mexicans

• Beliefs adopted by Texas settlers

• Policies of the Mexican government

Which statement best summarize the effect of Mier y Teran’s report on his tour of Texas?

• Slavery was legalized in Texas

• More Americans settlers were allowed to come to Texas to strengthen the American influence.

• Santa Anna resigned from office.

• Slavery was banned in Texas and immigration from the United States was stopped.

William B. Travis wrote a famous letter asking the world for help; where was he when he wrote that letter?

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• Fannin’s surrender at Goliad

• The Turtle Bayou Resolutions

• The siege of the Alamo