4th SS #2

Why did European explorers come to America?

• Cattle, horses, and buffalo

• God, Gold, and Glory

• Corn, cotton, and tobbaco

Cabeza de Vaca's stories of gold and wealth caused additional explorers to come searching for wealth.

• True

• False

Where did most Spanish missions settle?

• Along rivers

• In forests

• In the mountains

What helped make the Austin Colony successful?

• It was near trees and rivers

• He knew English and Spanish

• He built a railroad

• He forced people to move

What did the Texas Declaration include?

• Greviences

• Wanting to be their own country

• Things the Mexican government did well

• How much they loved being part of Mexico

What historic landmark was a symbol of bravery to Texans even though they lost the battle held there?

• The Alamo

• Sam Houston statue

• San Jacinto landmark

• The State Fair ferris wheel

Who were important empresarios after Texas gained independence from Mexico?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Martin de Leon

• Cabeza de Vaca

The first 10 amendments in the constitution are called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The US Constitution

• Social Contract

What declared freedom from British rule?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The US Constitution

• Social Contract

What is the structure of laws and government for the United States?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The US Constitution

• Social Contract