Texas Locations

The creation of railroads resulted in the birth and continued _______ of many West Texas towns.

• decline

• growth

• stagnation

All of the following are port cities in Texas, except ______________.

• Austin

• Brownsville

• Houston

• Galveston

Early settlements were located close to natural resources because ______________.

• the land was cheaper

• the climate was very mild

• they provided basic needs

• wildlife avoided these areas

Read the passage below:

"Railroads allowed people and goods to move through the state faster than ever before. It also increased settlement in West Texas. Before railroads, this area was largely out of reach of wagons and steamboats.

What conclusion is based on the passage?

• Railroads only shipped cattle.

• Settlements owned the railroads.

• Settlements did not use the railroads.

• Railroads helped settlements form quickly.

Read the statement:

“Natural resources played a significant role in the early success of Texas settlements.”

Which fact is best supported by the statement?

• Spain claimed all of present-day Texas.

• American settlers moved to cities to raise livestock.

• Many Irish immigrants took part in the Texas Revolution.

• The colony grew quickly due to its proximity to natural resources.

In 1690, Spain sent missionaries to Texas. The missionaries' goal was to convert people to Christianity. Spain also wanted missionaries to control the land. Spain sent soldiers to build forts, called presidios, to protect the missions and the colonists.

The word “presidio” means __________.

• fort

• school

• mission

• trading post

Between 1825 and 1831, Austin encouraged about 1,700 more families to settle in Texas. Other empresarios established colonies throughout southern and eastern Texas. Cities such as Victoria, Nacogdoches, and Gonzales were established by empresarios.

The word “empresario” means _____________.

• trader between Texas and Europe

• land agent who encourages immigration to Texas

• soldier who fought in the Texas Revolution

• negotiator between settlers and American Indians

Which of the following Texas cities grew from a Spanish mission?

• Dallas

• Austin

• Lubbock

• San Antonio

What can be inferred about the introduction of railroads and automobiles in Texas?

• They were invented at the same time.

• They made life more difficult for Texans.

• They directly influenced where people settled

• They slowed the shipment of goods and people.

What was the main reason early settlers were attracted to San Antonio?

• Tourism and fishing

• Great chips and queso

• Agriculture and access to natural resources

• Manufacturing plants