pg 93-94 Immigration in Texas Quiz

What attracted many immigrants to Texas in the period of increased European immigration?

• High taxes and strict government

• Religious freedom, cheap land, and new opportunities

• Overpopulation and pollution

• Lack of cultural diversity

Which group of immigrants settled primarily in South and Central Texas and immigrated to escape economic and political conditions?

(a)  

• German Texans

• Irish Texans

• Polish/Czech
• Mexican Texans

What main food crop's failure caused many Irish to immigrate to Texas?

(a)  

• Wheat

• Corn

• Potato
• Rice

Which culture is associated with the celebration of Dia de Los Muertos among the immigrants in Texas?

• German Texans

• Irish Texans

• Polish/Czech

• Mexican Texans

What type of music did the German Texans bring to Texas?

(a)  

• Mariachi

• Polka
• Bagpipes

• Accordion

From which country did most new Texans originate during the period 1836-1850?

• Mexico

• Germany

• United States

• Italy

Which group primarily settled in East Texas?

• German immigrants

• Mexican families

• Americans and enslaved African Americans

• Swedes

Where did German immigrants primarily settle in Texas during the period 1836-1850?

• New Braunfels

• Williamson County

• Panna Maria

• Fayette County

Which group of immigrants settled in Panna Maria, Texas?

• Czech

• Swedes

• Poles

• Italians

Texans enjoyed ​ (a)   freedom, cheap ​ (b)   , new opportunities, and a government structure ( (c)   ) that was similar to the United States which attracted many ​ (d)   .

• religious
• land
• republic
• immigrants