Texas History Quiz 1st 9 Weeks

What principles of government are described in the passage?

• Limited government and federalism

• Individual rights and checks and balances

• Republicanism and popular sovereignty

• Checks and balances and separation of powers

Which Texas leader commanded the troops who were captured at the battle of Coleto Creek and then executed at Goliad?

• Sam Houston

• James Fannin

• Juan Seguín

• William Travis

Which sentence best explains why so many people came to Texas during the early 1800s?

• The United States bought the Texas territory after the Louisiana Purchase.

• The United States did not have enough fertile land to grow cotton.

• Many people in the United States were trying to escape the War of 1812.

• Many people in the United States had the opportunity to purchase land.

• Karankawas and Coahuiltecans

• Apaches and Comanches

• Caddos and Witchitas

• Caddos and Apaches

Evidence of the influence of various ethnic groups on Texas is found in —

• landmark names, foods, and traditions

• restrictions on voting rights for new citizens

• laws, industries, and universities

• amendments to local laws

How was Texas able to pay off its debts after joining the United States?

• The United States agreed to pay the debts of the Texans.

• Texas leaders received a loan from Spain.

• Texas sold a third of its land to the United States for $10 million.

• Mexico forgave the debt owed by Texas because Mexico lost the war.

What is the best title for this graphic organizer?

• Spanish Influences in Texas

• French Influences in Texas

• American Influences in Texas

• German Influences in Texas

Which Texas leaders match the clues in the chart?

• I–James Fannin, II–George Childress, III–Lorenzo de Zavala

• I–James Fannin, II–Sam Houston, III–Juan N. Seguin

• I–William B. Travis, II–Sam Houston, III–Lorenzo de Zavala

• I–William B. Travis ,II–George Childress, III–Juan N. Seguin

Which titles best complete the charts?

• I–Treaties of Velasco, II–Constitution of 1845

• I–Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, II–Compromise of 1850

• I–Compromise of 1850, II–Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• I–Constitution of 1845, II–Treaties of Velasco

• A decline in population

• Erosion

• Growth of sub-regions

• Conflict with Indians