Haden Edwards caused problem for Mexico. So, they cancelled his empresario contract. What did Haden Edwards do next?

He invaded Nacogdoches and declared independence as the Republic of Fredonia

He was captured and killed by Santa Anna

He defeated Mexico at San Jacinto

He went to Mexico City to get his contract renewed

The Balcones Escarpment is the blue line running through the bottom middle of the state. What 2 regions does that separate?

Coastal Plains & Mountains & Basins

Mountains and Basins & Great Plains

Mountains and Basins & North Central Plains

This chart talks about amending the Constitution. In Texas, we give the people the power to change it. Which answer shows this?

A majority of the voters approve the amendment.

Three-quarters of the Cabinet approves the amendment.

A majority of the Justices of the Texas Supreme Court approve the amendment.

Three-quarters of the voters ratify the amendment.

Civic participation means citizens being involved in government. Which of these shows why this is important?

Democracy depends on citizens being willing to engage in politics.

Most people prefer to give help rather than pay taxes.

The work of government is easier when it is divided into small parts.

Civic participation provides work for government officials.

A free press is where the press (news) is not controlled by the government but allowed to report what is really happening. Why is it impossible to have a truly democratic (where the people get to choose their government) without a free press.

Voters would not have the information they need to vote wisely.

Leaders would not know what the public is thinking.

Citizens would not know where to volunteer for community service.

Leaders would not come up with new ideas for the government.

Native Indians lived in the missions to learn about Spanish religion and culture. Who in the mission would have been teaching this to the local natives?

Spanish king and queen (royalty)

This a list of some of our rights and responsibilities. Responsibilities are things we should do but don't have to do. Which shows the responsibilities?

Serve on a jury, volunteer, & keep infromed

Freedom of worship, acces to public education, & petition the government

The passage talks about the search for Cibola, the 7 cities of gold. It states it was not successful. What did the Spanish do in response to not finding it?

It mainly lost interest in the exploration of Texas once it discovered there was no gold.

It began the colonization and settlement of Texas

It sent Fray Marcos and other explorers to establish missions in Texas and to find gold.

It appointed Coronado as governor of all of the territory he had explored

Limited government means that the government cannot do what ever it wants to do. Which of these shows how the Texas Constitution limits government?

giving only specific powers to the state government, which are precisely spelled out

allowing citizens to ignore the decisions of the state government if they wish

permitting each elected officeholder only a short time in public office

giving each branch of state government the power to check the actions of the other two bran

Spanish colonists are settlers to an area to live and settle there. What led the first group of Spanish colonists to travel to Texas?

They wanted to protect Spanish claims against French settlers.

They were searching to find gold

They wanted to convert the natives to Christianity.

There was not enough land in Mexico.

Texas likes to limit the powers of government more than the U.S. Which of the following is one way the Texas Constitution differs from the U.S. Constitution?

The Texas Constitution limits the governor’s power more than the U.S. president’s powers.

The Texas Constitution gives the governor more power than that of the U.S. president.

The Texas Constitution restricts the governor to serving a shorter term than the U.S. president.

The Texas Constitution requires the governor be a native Texan and the president can be from anywhere.

This letter was written by William Travis during the siege (being surrounded by enemy forces) of the Alamo. Why was Travis writing this letter during the siege of the Alamo?

to encourage others to help join the fight against Mexico

to establish peaceful relations with Santa Anna

to convince the U.S. Congress to annex Texas

to gain votes for the upcoming election

This letter was written by William Travis during the siege (being surrounded by enemy forces) of the Alamo. He was writing this letter to ask for help. Which line from his letter provides evidence for this?

Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid,

I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna

The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken

I shall never surrender or retreat.

When James Fannin and his troops surrendered at Goliad, Santa Anna order them all to be executed a week later. How did this massacre transform the Texas Revolution?

Texans were more determined than ever to defeat Mexico.

Texans began using mainly foreign soldiers to defeat Mexico.

Texans asked the United States to come to their aid against Mexico.

Texans restrained their army before continuing the fight against Mexico.

There were many events that led to the Texas Revolution. Which of the following is the correct description for the Fredonian Rebellion?

Hayden Edwards caused concern from Mexico about TX by declaring Fredonia independent after getting their contract cancelled. This would begin to lead to tensions between Texas and Mexico.

This outlawed immigration to Texas and increased military presence from Mexico. Texans upset with stricter Mexican control.

This response to his request for Texas statehood led to a desire for independence from Texas colonists.

Mexico is informed that Americans outnumbered Mexican colonists. The American influence in Texas concerned Mexico and led to actions that Texans did not like.

After protests by Texans over the changes in Texas and conflicts with authorities, Texans express support for Santa Anna and a return to the Mexican Constitution.

There were many events that led to the Texas Revolution. Which of the following is the correct description for the Mier y Teran Report?

Mexico is informed that Americans outnumbered Mexican colonists. The American influence in Texas concerned Mexico and led to actions that Texans did not like.

This outlawed immigration to Texas and increased military presence from Mexico. Texans upset with stricter Mexican control.

Hayden Edwards caused concern from Mexico about TX by declaring Fredonia independent after getting their contract cancelled. This would begin to lead to tensions between Texas and Mexico.

This response to his request for Texas statehood led to a desire for independence from Texas colonists.

After protests by Texans over the changes in Texas and conflicts with authorities, Texans express support for Santa Anna and a return to the Mexican Constitution.

There were many events that led to the Texas Revolution. Which of the following is the correct description for the Law of April 6, 1830?

This outlawed immigration to Texas and increased military presence from Mexico. Texans upset with stricter Mexican control.

Hayden Edwards caused concern from Mexico about TX by declaring Fredonia independent after getting their contract cancelled. This would begin to lead to tensions between Texas and Mexico.

This response to his request for Texas statehood led to a desire for independence from Texas colonists.

Mexico is informed that Americans outnumbered Mexican colonists. The American influence in Texas concerned Mexico and led to actions that Texans did not like.

After protests by Texans over the changes in Texas and conflicts with authorities, Texans express support for Santa Anna and a return to the Mexican Constitution.

There were many events that led to the Texas Revolution. Which of the following is the correct description for the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

After protests by Texans over the changes in Texas and conflicts with authorities, Texans express support for Santa Anna and a return to the Mexican Constitution.

This outlawed immigration to Texas and increased military presence from Mexico. Texans upset with stricter Mexican control.

Hayden Edwards caused concern from Mexico about TX by declaring Fredonia independent after getting their contract cancelled. This would begin to lead to tensions between Texas and Mexico.

This response to his request for Texas statehood led to a desire for independence from Texas colonists.

Mexico is informed that Americans outnumbered Mexican colonists. The American influence in Texas concerned Mexico and led to actions that Texans did not like.

There were many events that led to the Texas Revolution. Which of the following is the correct description for the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?

This response to his request for Texas statehood led to a desire for independence from Texas colonists.

This outlawed immigration to Texas and increased military presence from Mexico. Texans upset with stricter Mexican control.

Hayden Edwards caused concern from Mexico about TX by declaring Fredonia independent after getting their contract cancelled. This would begin to lead to tensions between Texas and Mexico.

Mexico is informed that Americans outnumbered Mexican colonists. The American influence in Texas concerned Mexico and led to actions that Texans did not like.

After protests by Texans over the changes in Texas and conflicts with authorities, Texans express support for Santa Anna and a return to the Mexican Constitution.

At the Convention of 1836, delegates met and voted to declare their independence from Mexico. At the Convention, which two men wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?

George Childress and Lorenzo de Zavala

Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin

William B. Travis and Juan N. Seguán

In 1820, Moses Austin got permission from Spain to bring 300 families to Texas from the United States. Why did Spanish authorities grant Moses Austin the right to bring 300 families from the United States to Texas?

To populate Texas and protect it from Indian raids

To encourage more Mexicans to move to Texas

To take territory from the United States

To defend Texas against French threats

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30 sec • 1 pt

The graphic is about European Exploration. Which one of these choices is a European explorer in Texas?

Stephen F. Austin brings the “Old 300” to Texas

Cabeza de Vaca explores the interior of Texas

Mexico fights for independence from Spain

The Cherokee Nation settles along the Sabine River

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Turtle Bayou Resolutions were written after Texans protested the Mexican government's new laws. They knew they were in trouble and wanted to make things better. Which of these represents these resolutions?

They declared plans to build an education system across Texas.

They declared war against the Mexican state of Coahuila over a border dispute.

They declared their independence from Mexico and a desire to join the U.S.

They declared their loyalty to the country of Mexico & support of the Mexican Constitution of 1824.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Colonel Jose Escandon was a Spanish leader during the time of colonization of Texas. Which of these statements reflect this.

Leading an expedition against French explorer.

Discovering the deserted French Fort Saint Louis.

Establishing new settlements along the Rio Grande, including Laredo.

Defeating the Pueblo Indians in the area of El Paso.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the United States Congress refuse to annex (add) Texas in the 1830s?

They feared annexing territory that was controlled by Indian tribes.

Northerners did not want to annex a large slave-holding state.

They knew many Texans opposed the annexation.

They did not want to pay the debts that Texas owed from the war.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Texans are selecting representatives (delegates) to represent them and are using their power over government to create a new government. Whic 2 principles is this?

Republicanism and popular sovereignty

Limited government and federalism

Individual rights, and checks and balances

Checks and balances, and separation of powers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This was the commander whose army was captured and massacred at Goliad?

James Fannin

Sam Houston

Juan Seguin

William Travis

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

He was the commander of the Texas army who defeated Santa Anna?

James Fannin

Sam Houston

Juan N. Seguin

William B. Travis

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Winter Benchmark Reteaching

The graphic is about European Exploration. Which one of these choices is a European explorer in Texas?

The Turtle Bayou Resolutions were written after Texans protested the Mexican government's new laws. They knew they were in trouble and wanted to make things better. Which of these represents these resolutions?

Colonel Jose Escandon was a Spanish leader during the time of colonization of Texas. Which of these statements reflect this.

Why did the United States Congress refuse to annex (add) Texas in the 1830s?

Texans are selecting representatives (delegates) to represent them and are using their power over government to create a new government. Whic 2 principles is this?

This was the commander whose army was captured and massacred at Goliad?

He was the commander of the Texas army who defeated Santa Anna?

He was a Tejano who left the Alamo before it fell and led a group of Tejanos at San Jacinto?

Shortly after their revolution from Mexico began, the Texans set up an ad interim [temporary] government. David G. Burnet and Lorenzo de Zavala were chosen to be President and Vice-President of Texas. ______ was put in command of the Texas army.

Haden Edwards caused problem for Mexico. So, they cancelled his empresario contract. What did Haden Edwards do next?

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