TH 2020 Semester Exam Review

Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history?

• American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment.

• Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas.

• Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common.

• European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian tribes.

Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820’s?

• To gain religious freedom

• To build missions and forts

• To search for cities of gold

• To find cheap farmland

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

• It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.

• It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.

• It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.

• It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.

The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —

• loss of Goliad

• surrender of Santa Anna

• death of William B. Travis

• defeat of Sam Houston’s troops

Which battle of the Texas Revolution took place after the Goliad Massacre, but before the Treaties of Velsaco?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Fall of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of Verdun

One way Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios was by —

• introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers

• requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion

• administering Spanish language tests to settlers

• expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing

What changes Stephen F Austin's attitude toward Texan independence?

• His arrest by Mexican officials

• the creation of the Mier y Terán report

• the Law of April 6, 1830

• the Fredonian Rebellion

Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of Contact era in Texas history?

• Anglo and Spanish settlers established colonies in Texas.

• Anglo and Spanish settlers established colonies in Texas.

• Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.

• Spanish colonists abandoned exploration of Texas after not finding any gold.

In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to

• design the “Come and Take It” flag

• create a plan to defend the Alamo

• establish an independent government

• negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —

• block Mexicans from settling in Texas

• end the trade between Texas and Mexico

• prevent Texas from declaring independence

• stop immigration from the United States to Texas