1st Semester Review

Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and its People in Texas history?

• Spanish explorers and American Indian Tribes both claimed land in Texas.

• American Indian Tribes lived in Texas and Adapted to the environment.

• Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common.

• European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian Tribes.

Why did many Mexicans and Americans want to move to Mexican Texas in the 1820's?

• To gain religious freedom

• To build forts and missions

• To search for oil

• To find cheap farmland

How did Mexican officials try to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios?

• Introducing Spanish food to new settlers

• Requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion

• Administering Spanish language tests to new settlers

• Expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothes

What was the purpose of William B Travis's letter?

• To send reinforcements/help

• To announce their victory

• To inform americans of their plans

• To announce his surrender

What is one major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era?

• The introduction of cattle ranching

• The establishment of Anglo settlements

• The fighting of the American Revolution

• The conversion of American Indian tribes

Which event completes this timeline?

• Council House Fight

• Austin Arrested

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

As President, Sam Houston dealt with several issues, what were those issues?

• Republic of Texas debt

• Issues with Native Americans

• Issues with Mexico

• All of these were issues Sam dealt with

The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —

• San Antonio was founded by the Spanish.

• The Texas coastline was mapped by Alonso Álvarez de Pineda.

• Francisco Vásquez Coronado discovered Cíbola.

• Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

• Gave the Texans confidence in their fighting

• Proved independence could be achieved

• Showed Mexicans could be defeated

• It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence

  achieved.

Why did most immigrants come to Texas in the 1800s?

• The discovery of Oil

• The stories of Cowboy life

• The availability of cheap land

• To escape religious persecution