7th grade Texas History midterm review

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

• Texans realized that Mexico Could be defeated

• Texans realized the profit of war

• The Texans took many prisoners of war

• Mexico suffered many deaths related to diseases brought by the Texans

What was the main purpose of the Law of April 6th, 1830

• Promote immigration from the US

• Abolish slavery

• Stop immigration from the US

• To allow Manifest Destiny

Which successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, located land for the fist Austin colony, and eventually supported Texas independence?

• Erasmo Seguin

• Emilio Sanchez

• Ernesto Sigal

• Juan Vasquez

What was one major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era (1821-1836)?

• Mexican settlements were established in Texas

• Anglo settlements were established in Texas

• Native Americans were kicked out of Texas

• The Gulf of Mexico became a popular farming spot

Who established the first large Anglo colony in Texas

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• C. Sanders

• Davey Crockett

In which era of Texas history were missions built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas?

• Mexican National Era

• Age of Contact

• Spanish Colonial Era

Which economic activity thrived in the physical geography and environment of central Texas?

• Ranching (raising cattle)

• Fishing

• manufacturing

• Corn husking

How did Native American tribes view the construction of new Spanish missions

• They were suspicious

• They were excited

• They were scared

• They were grateful

How did the building of missions change the culture of Texas?

• New climate, new borders,

• New military, new laws, new taxes

• New religion, new language, food, clothing

What happens to the elevation of the physical geography when traveling from east to west across Texas.

(hint: El Paso is in far west Texas and has huge mountains)

• It stays the same

• It lowers

• It rises

• It becomes sea level