1st Semester Exam Review

Make the correct connections between the following individuals and their accomplishments.

Pick 2

• George Childress, Texas Declaration of Independence

• James Fannin, Battle of the Alamo

• Sam Houston, Leader of the Texas Army/the Texas victory at San Jacinto

Which statements explain the reasons for the tensions between the Texians and the Mexican government?

Pick 2

• Texians followed Mexican laws even though they were unfair

• There were more Americans in Texas than Mexicans.

• The Mexican government created more and more laws.

What was the primary reason for tensions between the Anglo settlers in Texas and the Mexican government?

• Texas was not apart of the United States.

• Many settlers did not agree with Mexican laws.

• There were no tensions between these two groups.

What were the effects of the conclusion of the Mexican Revolution in Texas?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Texas was now under Mexican rule.

• Texans would no longer speak Spanish.

• The Texas economy was at its greatest.

• The Texas population decreased by more than half.

Many Native Americans settled along the Gulf Coast MOST likely  because it—

• made the winter cooler

• made the landscape dryer

• was a source of nutritious food

• was a source of drinking water

Which statement describes the role of Manifest Destiny in Texas annexation?

• Texas modeled its government after the United States

• Policy makers saw it being beneficial to agriculture

• It would gain Texas its independce

• expanding west from coast to coast was appealing to many Americans

"We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the contest, and must conquer or perish. It is vain to look for present aid; none is at hand. We must now act or abandon all hope! . . . Be men, be free men, that your children may bless their father's name."

Why did Sam Houston say these words BEFORE the Battle of San Jacinto?

• He wanted Texas troops to fight courageously even though they might lose.

• He was trying to convince the Texas army to surrender.

• He thought his words would make the Mexican army retreat.

• He was pleading with William Travis to send reinforcements.

• I served as General of the Texas Army during the Texas Revolution

• I served two terms as President of the Republic of Texas

Who am I?

• Juan Seguin

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• George Childress

Explorer who shipwrecked along the Texas coast, and whose stories motivated other conquistadors to come to Texas searching for riches.

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Robert LaSalle

• Hernan Cortez

• Christopher Columbus

Which statements BEST complete the graphic organizer?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic in search of new land.

• Spanish explorers searched areas of Texas to find wealth.

• Coronado led an unsuccessful expedition in Texas.

• Catholic priests established missions in Texas to convert Native Americans.