Don't Mess with Texas Burke Quiz

Which of the following completes the diagram

• A. Battle of Coleto

• B. Battle of Gonzalez

• C. Battle of the Alamo

• D. Battle of San Jacinto

What causes led to the Texas Revolution? Select 3 that apply.

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

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

• C. Texas signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo with the U.S

• Settlers and Texas soldiers defeated Mexican soldiers in Gonzalez

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

• A. Texas needed the protection of the United States

• B. Texas would gain access to the Gulf of Mexico

• C. Texas could then break away from Mexico

• D. Texas would have more freedoms

How did the outcome of the U.S.-Mexico War impact Texas?

• A. The United States delayed Texas statehood

• B. Texas surrendered western lands to Mexico

• C. Oil production in East Texas rose significantly

• D. The Rio Grande was accepted as the official border

Describe two impacts of the Civil war and reconstruction of Texas.

What is the job of the Executive Branch?

• A. The Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing the laws of the land

• B. The Executive Branch is responsible for writing laws

• C. The Executive Branch is responsible for putting people in jail

• D. The Executive Branch is responsible for electing the president

What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

• A. The Legislative Branch enforces the law

• B. The Legislative Branch makes all laws

• C. The Legislative Branch makes sandwiches for the President

• D. The Legislative Branch interprets the law

What is the job of the Judicial Branch?

• A. The Judicial Branch breaks the law

• B. The Judicial Branch writes the law

• C. The Judicial Branch interprets the law and applies the law to real situations

• D. The Judicial Branch votes for the President

What was the purpose of writing the Texas Constitution?

• A. To declare Texas' independence from Mexico

• B. To encourage settlers to join the Texas Rangers

• C. To outline the form of government for the Republic of Texas

• D. To announce the emancipation of slaves in the State of Texas

Which celebration recognizes the date when slavery ended in Texas?

• Independence Day
• Emancipation Day
• Juneteenth
• Freedom Day