Seventh

How are the lives of Texans changing because of an expanded use of alternative sources of energy?

• Many Texans have increased the amount of electricity their homes require.

• Oil prices are decreasing as Texans buy automobiles that use alternative sources of energy.

• Dam-building is leading to increased pollution and declining fish populations.

• Growing numbers of Texans are using sun and wind energy to power homes and businesses.

Which characteristic of Texas society is reflected in the many types of festivals held in March?

• Wealthy

• Religious

• Culturally diverse

• A strong sense of civic responsibility

This flag was used in a rebellion against the Mexican government led by Haden and Benjamin Edwards. These two brothers established a short-lived independent colony in Texas called

• the Edwards Colony

• Haden’s Place

• the Republic of Fredonia

• Independent Texas

The images above are most closely associated with what important event in Texas history?

• the Fredonian Rebellion

• the Protest at Anahuac

• the Battle of Gonzales

• the Convention of 1832

When was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?

• January 7, 1835

• March 2, 1836

• June 6, 1836

• September 23, 1837

Choose TWO options that are secondary sources:

• Encyclopedias

• Recordings

• Interviews

• Textbooks

• Speeches

Which of these would be written/ created by an eyewitness of an event?

• Primary sources

• Secondary sources

• Both

What is the significance of the Seventh Amendment in the United States Constitution?

• It guarantees the right to a speedy trial.

• It protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

• It ensures the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

• It abolishes slavery.

Which of the following countries was the seventh to join the European Union?

• Spain

• Greece

• Portugal

• Ireland

In the context of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which wonder is often considered the seventh?

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

• The Lighthouse of Alexandria