The History That Shaped Texas Review

What is the most likely reason that the Caddo settled in villages along the Red River?

• The river valley was a source of fish and fresh water.

• The river valley had many resources, including rich soil for farming.

• The river valley had many resources, and the river was too wide for Caddo enemies to cross.

• The river valley had many resources and by living close together the Caddo could protect each other.

Why did the Spanish government build missions in Texas?

• To claim and develop land.

• To expand and protect Spanish territory.

• To teach Catholic beliefs and work skills to American Indians.

• All of these

Who explored Texas for Spain and wrote the earliest notes about his observations in his journal, whose writings described what the environment looked like in Texas.

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Francisco Coronado

• Juan de Onate

• Christopher Columbus

Which statement best summarizes why Spain and France competed for territory in Texas?

• Both countries wanted the seven cities of gold.

• Both countries wanted new lands to claim and settle.

• Both countries wanted to conquer and control American Indians.

• Both countries wanted to control the mouth of the Mississippi River.

How did empresario, Martin de Leon, influence the settlement of Texas?

• His colony became the town of Victoria , a Tejano center for raising and transporting livestock.

• His colony became the town of Austin, the first Texas town with a church and school.

• His colony became the town of San Antonio, a center for trade with the French.

• His colony survived for awhile, but eventually failed.

What was one purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• To list complaints about Mexican rule.

• To name complaints about the Constitution of 1824.

• To create a new government with three branches.

• To make a plan for defeating Santa Anna's army.

Which choice describes a cause that led to the Texas Revolution?

• The people of Texas were angry about Stephen F. Austin's arrest.

• Santa Anna sent troops into Texas to try to control the rebellion.

• Settlers and Texas soldiers defeated Mexican soldiers in Gonzales.

• All of these

Why did Colonel William B. Travis make a plea to the people of Texas and all Americans in the world?

• To get help to fight General Cos and his soldiers at the Alamo.

• To get help to escape from General Cos and his soldiers at the Alamo.

• To get help to fight General Santa Anna and his soldiers at the Battle of the Alamo.

• To get help to escape from General Santa Anna and his soldiers at the Battle of the Alamo.

Why did Texas settlers flee during the Runaway Scrape?

• The United States Army was attacking them.

• They wanted better land for growing crops.

• They feared Santa Anna's troops.

• They needed to harvest crops.

What was the reason Sam Houston wanted Texas to be added to the United States?

• Texas needed the protection of the United States.

• Texas would gain access to the Gulf of Mexico.

• Texas could then break away from Mexico.

• Texas would have more freedoms.