Texas Studies

What does her art honor?

• her family and country

• her Mexican-American community

• her school and experiences.

• her peers being punished.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is NOT something the people of Texas did to solve the problem?

• They moved to other places

• They looked at maps of Galeveston

• They collected population data

• They listened to each other

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

In 1909 and 1941, what happened in Galveston?

• The people collected rocks.

• Hurricanes tested the seawall.

• Engineers fixed the seawall with data.

• Engineers looked for a stronger solution.

Which tribe lived in the central plains of Texas and was known for their horse-riding skills?

• Lipan Apache

• Comanche

• Wichita

• Navajo

Which major era in Texas are these explorers apart of?

• Reconstruction Era

• Natural Texas and its People

• Mexican National Era

• Age of Exploration Era

Answer explanation

These individuals were apart of the Age of Exploration.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which answer choices are associated with the Mexican National Era of Texas? There are 4 correct answers.

• Stephen F. Austin

• Coahuila y Tejas

• Colonization Law

• Martin De Leon

• Annexation

The name "Texas" comes from the Indian word tejas meaning ______.

• Brave Warriors

• Friends

• Dusty

• Many rivers

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

Name two hardships that the Republic of Texas faced.

• Texas was in debt, even after tax collection

  and

  There were disagreements among Texans regarding annexation

• Texans lacked protection from the military since Houston disbanded the army

• Fighting with Native Americans continued

• All of the Above

What is the primary theme of the novel 'Texas' by James A. Michener?

• A) Exploration and settlement

• B) Love and betrayal

• C) War and peace

• D) Science and technology

Tags

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

Which literary device is predominantly used in the phrase 'The Lone Star State shines bright'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4