Common Assessment

Which explorer shipwrecked on the Texas Coast and was held prisoner by the Karankawa Indians?

• Father Hidalgo

• Francisco Coronado

• Hernando de Soto

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

Which catholic priest started Mexico War for Independence from Spain by delivering a famous speech in 1810?

• Fray Damien Massanet

• Jose de Escandon

• Antonio Margil de Jesus

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

The Spanish Government establishing Missions, Towns, and Settlements, are related to which era of Texas History?

• Spanish Exploration (Age of Contact) Era

• Spanish Colonial Era

• Mexican National Era

• The Era of Revolution and Republic

1821 is important because

• Spanish explorers mapped the Texas Coast

• The Spanish government established missions in San Antonio

• Mexico achieved independence from Spain

• Texas declared independence from Mexico

What is the main source of food for Plains Indians

• Buffalo

• oysters, clams, turtles, and fish

Why did Robert La Salle come to Texas?

• He thought it was the Mississippi River

• He believed the Indians had gold

• He was looking for the "Fountain of Youth"

• He was searching for Asia

How did Cabeza de Vaca survive among the Karankawa Indians?

• He become a trader

• He used force against the Indians

• He discovered gold and used it to purchase goods

• He converted the Indians to Christianity

These settlements were created by Spanish priest to convert Indians to Christianity

• alamos

• presidos

• colonies

• missions

Why were the provinces of Texas and Coahuila merged into a single state by the Mexican Constitution of 1824

• a large number of settlers in Coahuila owned land in Texas.

• Neither province had enough people to become a seperate state.

• Both provinces felt threatened by possible invasion from the US

• Mexican leaders wanted to prevent Texas from achieving its independence

Why was Stephen F. Austin important

• He started a Spanish Mission in San Antonio

• He brought the first Anglo American Settlers to Texas