Texas History Final

Which type of shelter did nomadic American Indian tribes often use?

• Beehives

• Pueblos

• Huts

• Teepees

What does the word secession mean as it relates to the Civil War?

• Making a new country

• Choosing to withdraw from a country

• Joining with other states

• Electing a new president

What does the word discrimination mean?

• Danger

• Unfair treatment because of race, religion, etc.

• Helpful attitudes to minorities

• Friendly

What concern did the United States have to resist the annexation of Texas initially?

• Texas was so large.

• Texas allowed slavery

• Texas had little to offer.

• Texas would be too powerful.

When Texas became a state, what caused the conflict between the United States and Mexico?

• Taxation

• They disagreed over who would become governor

• They disagreed about the southern boundary

• They disagreed about the new state's constitution

What were the states that seceded from the United States called?

• The South

• The Confederacy

• The Lower States

• The Union

How did the defense of the Alamo contribute to Texas’ independence from Mexico?

• The siege motivated civilians of Bexar to force Santa Anna east towards Texas forces

• The attack reduced the strength of Mexican forces to equal General Houston’s numbers.

• The location of the fort lured Mexican forces away from the wealthy ports along the Texas coast.

• The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces.

How did William B. Travis and James Bowie act similarly to contribute to the independence of Texas?

• Both served as leaders of the Alamo during the attack by Santa Anna.

• Both gained support from American Indian groups for fighting Mexican forces.

• Both authored major portions of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• Both commanded regiments with General Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto.

Who is considered the father of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Martin de Leon

• Sam Houston

What allowed empresarios like Stephen F. Austin to attract colonists to Texas?

• promising them riches in Texas

• religious freedom

• paying for their moving expenses

• good land at low prices