Star Social Studies

What was the outcome of the mission system in California?

• thousands of Spanish people moved to CA

• Native people were forced to live/work at the missions and learn the Spanish way of life

• Many Native Californians died from diseases.

• both B and C

Mexico won its Independence from Spain in 1821. What were the results?

• Mexico's territory now included places like Texas, Arizona, California and New Mexico.

• The Mexican government gave huge land grants to its people.

• The war left Mexico in debt and many of its people lived in poverty

• all of the above

Which of these was NOT an option for journeying to California during the Gold Rush?

• overland routes in wagons

• ships with a shortcut through the Isthmus of Panama

• ships around Cape Horn

• the Transcontinental Railroad

What was the nickname for people who moved to California during the gold rush?

• Surfers

• Raiders

• Forty-Niners

• Trailblazers

Crude stone tools were used during this age

• Mesolithic

• Paleolithic

• Chalcolithic

The Six Flags over Texas represents

• The six nations that have controlled the territory of Texas

• The six countries that trade the most with Texas.

• The six presidents of the States of Texas.

• The six cultures that are living in Texas.

What does this landmark represent?

• The courage of Texans during the Texas Revolution.

• The first successful Spanish mission in Texas.

• The noble spirit of the Republic of Texas.

• The six countries that have ruled parts of Texas.

How has modifying the environment helped people in Texas?

• Cutting through the mountain ranges decreased the availability of water to animals.

• People cut trees to reduce the amount of pollution in the air.

• The removal of soil to build roads prevented flooding from occurring.

• New businesses have developed due to easy transportation of goods.

What important patriotic symbol can be found on the Texas state flag, the state seal, and the commemorative quarter for Texas?

• The Bluebonnet

• The Lone Star

• The Longhorn

• The state food

What is the importance of studying the Six Flags over Texas?

• To know how Texas can become its own country again.

• To prevent other nations from taking over Texas.

• To understand the history and diversity of Texas.

• To determine why Texas needs to change its name.