Texas Population and Settlement Quiz

What is the population of Texas according to the document?

• 19 million

• 29 million

• 39 million

• 49 million

What did American Indian tribes and early settlers choose to live close to?

• Cities

• Natural resources

• Schools

• Roads

Which tribes are mentioned as part of the American Indian groups in Texas?

• Karankawa, Caddo, Jumano, Coahuiltecan, and Kiowa

• Apache, Navajo, Sioux, and Cherokee

• Iroquois, Mohawk, Oneida, and Seneca

• Comanche, Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Blackfoot

What was one of the main reasons American settlers moved to Texas in the 1800s?

• To escape from European wars

• To find new land for farming

• To join the Spanish missions

• To trade with American Indians

Which group of immigrants is mentioned as coming to Texas in large numbers during the 1800s?

• German immigrants

• French immigrants

• Italian immigrants

• Irish immigrants

What type of vehicle is shown in the image related to "Technology Changes Texas"?

• A steam locomotive

• A horse-drawn carriage

• An early automobile

• A bicycle

What was the original name of the mission that became the city of San Antonio?

• San Antonio de Valero

• San Antonio de Mexico

• San Antonio de Texas

• San Antonio de Camino

Which immigrant group was the largest to settle in San Antonio?

• Germans

• French

• Italians

• Spanish

What major construction in 1914 helped Galveston’s economy?

• Houston Ship Canal

• Galveston Bridge

• Texas Railroad

• San Antonio Road

What was the major economic activity in Abilene for the first 50 years of its existence?

• Agriculture

• Oil production

• Tourism

• Fishing