6wks/Semester review

In Texas history, which event best describes Early Statehood?

• Population growth

• Preparing for a Civil War

• The start of a World War

• Job opportunities

What caused Spanish missions to move from the coast?

• Needing more farmland

• French attacks

• Conflicts with Native tribes

• Lack of water and food

What similarity did tribes along the coast have?

• They were mound builders

• They were hunters

• They were farmers

• They were nomadic people

How are Anglo colonization and Spanish Colonization different?

• Anglos followed empresarios. Spanish built missions.

• Anglos used missions. Spanish used empresarios.

• Anglos followed the US. Spanish followed Spain.

• Anglos used African Americans. Spanish followed Natives.

Who is the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Davy Crockett

• James Bowie

• William Travis

• George Childress

Fought to defend the Alamo, wrote a letter for reinforcements.

• Davy Crockett

• James Bowie

• William Travis

• George Childress

Slowly made a decision, defended Goliad, was executed with his men.

• James Fannin

• James Bowie

• William Travis

• Sam Houston

Which battle proved the Mexican army can be defeated and independence achieved?

• Battle of San Antonio de Bexar

• Battle of Coleto Creek

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

Which natural resources is suitable for farming/ranching within the missions and presidios?

• Water

• Mountains

• Heavy rainfall

• Sunlight

Which European country made a lasting impression on Texas culture?

• Portugal

• England

• Spain

• France