Where is Big Bend located?

Within the Mountains and Basins region

Within the Coastal Plains region

Within the Central Plains region

What is the importance of the Balcones Escarpment?

It splits Texas up into a lower and higher part.

It is the highest point in Texas.

Why were France and Spain in a struggle to occupy Texas?

Neither country had a strong claim to the region, which lay between Spanish, Mexico, and French Louisiana.

Both countries had a strong claim to the region.

Texas was rich in gold and other resources.

Texas had a large population of native allies.

Which of the following was not a purpose of the missions which the Spanish built in Texas?

To provide medical treatment for the native Texans.

To convert Native Americans to Christianity.

To teach Native Americans European farming techniques.

To establish Spanish presence in the region.

Where does Texas get its name?

From the Hasinai Indian word "Tejas," which means "friend or ally."

From the Spanish word "Texa," meaning "land of the sun."

From the French word "Tex," meaning "territory."

From the Mexican word "Texico," meaning "land of the people."

A military post or fortified settlement.

A canal or ditch used for irrigation.

A colonist who lived in a Spanish town.

Who were the Karankawas?

Tall, smelly cannibals encountered by the Narvaez expedition.

Brutal plains Indians who were great horseback riders.

A canal or ditch used for irrigation.

A colonist who lived in a Spanish town.

Who were the Comanches?

Brutal plains Indians who were great horseback riders.

Tall, smelly cannibals encountered by the Narvaez expedition.

What was Fort St. Louis?

The first French colony in Texas.

The first Spanish colony in Texas.

A major military post in Texas.

Were the Spanish generally successful in converting the Native Texans to Christianity? Why or why not?

No, because the Indians didn't speak the same language as the Spaniards, often got sick and died from the Spaniard's diseases, and if they ran away, they would get dragged back.

Yes, because the Native Texans were eager to adopt new religions.

Yes, because the Spaniards provided better living conditions.

No, because the Spaniards did not try hard enough.

Name at least three examples (other than food) of Spanish influence on the development of Texas.

Pinatas, quinceaneras, ways of land, towns, cities, and rivers with Spanish names.

Pinatas, tacos, ways of land, towns, cities, and rivers with Spanish names.

Quinceaneras, tacos, ways of land, towns, cities, and rivers with Spanish names.

Pinatas, quinceaneras, tacos, and rivers with Spanish names.

On September 16, 1810, Father Hidalgo...

Called for Mexican citizens to seek independence from Spain.

Called for Mexican citizens to seek independence from France.

Called for Mexican citizens to seek independence from the United States.

Called for Mexican citizens to seek independence from Portugal.

Most Texas settlers supported a states' rights constitution for Mexico because it...

Provided for more local control.

Provided for more federal control.

Provided for more international control.

Provided for more military control.

Santa Anna received support from Texans initially because he...

Promised to support states' rights.

Promised to build more schools.

What is the definition of an immigrant?

A person who comes to a country to settle

A person who leaves home to settle elsewhere

A person of Mexican descent living in Texas

An agent who makes all arrangements to bring settlers to the colony

What does the term 'emigrant' mean?

A person who leaves home to settle elsewhere

A person who comes to a country to settle

An agent who makes all arrangements to bring settlers to the colony

A person of Mexican descent living in Texas

Who is an Anglo-American?

A person whose ancestors moved from a European country to the US

A person of Mexican descent living in Texas

An agent who makes all arrangements to bring settlers to the colony

An adventurer who engages in a private rebellious activity in a foreign country

What did Mier y Teran's report say about the population in Texas?

Anglos outnumbered Mexicans 10 to 1

Mexicans outnumbered Anglos 10 to 1

The population was evenly split between Anglos and Mexicans

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What is the state bird of Texas?

Cardinal

Blue Jay

Mockingbird

Robin

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What is the state motto of Texas?

Liberty

Friendship

Unity

Courage

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What is the state large mammal of Texas?

Bison

Longhorn

Armadillo

Deer

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What is the state small mammal of Texas?

Squirrel

Rabbit

Armadillo

Raccoon

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What is the state flower of Texas?

Rose

Bluebonnet

Sunflower

Daisy

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What is the state nickname of Texas?

The Sunshine State

The Lone Star State

The Golden State

The Empire State

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What is the state dish of Texas?

Barbecue

Chili

Tacos

Gumbo

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Texas State Quiz

What is the state bird of Texas?

What is the state motto of Texas?

What is the state large mammal of Texas?

What is the state small mammal of Texas?

What is the state flower of Texas?

What is the state nickname of Texas?

What is the state dish of Texas?

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Which national park in Texas is bigger than Rhode Island?

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