Texas History Questions

Which of the following events occurred during the era of Early Statehood in Texas History?

• A. Industrial growth

• B. Population expansion

• C. Outbreak of a civil war

• D. Preparation for world war

The Cordova Rebellion and the Council House fight are both examples of conflicts during the Lamar administration that involved —

• A. Catholic priests

• B. enslaved Texans

• C. Tejano landowners

• D. American Indian tribes

Sam Houston opposed building a navy for Texas because he thought it would —

• A. drain Texas’ finances

• B. anger the United States

• C. heighten tensions with Mexico

• D. curb trade on the Caribbean Sea

The primary function of the Texas Rangers for the Republic of Texas was to —

• A. built irrigation systems for Texas farmers

• B. protect Texans from American Indian tribes

• C. return fugitive enslaved people to Texas farms

• D. establish a prison system for the Texas justice system

Which issue most likely influenced the voting pattern on the map?

• A. Battle of the Alamo

• B. Expansion of slavery

• C. Competition for rail lines

• D. Threat of war with Spain

Many Texans favored annexation to the United States because:

• they wanted protection from Native American raids.

• they wanted to maintain slavery.

• they wanted economic stability.

• they wanted to avoid conflict with Mexico.

How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?

• A. Many U.S. southerners moved to Texas.

• B. New borders were established for Texas.

• C. Texas was admitted to the United States union.

• D. The practice of enslaving people was expanded.

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• A. Texas gained independence from Mexico.

• B. Americans agreed to admit Texas into the union.

• C. Peace was established with American Indian tribes.

• D. The United States and Mexico ended their conflict.

In addition to the availability of land, which factor facilitated the settlement of the Texas frontier?

• Increased investment in schools

• Demand for beef in eastern states

• Establishment of forts in West Texas

• Legislation passed to forbid use of barbed wire

Which statement best describes how climate affected economic development in West Texas?

• A. Constant threats of large thunderstorms make it difficult to farm in this area.

• B. The region is too dry to support farming so ranching became more prominent.

• C. The arid humid conditions made the region perfect for establishing cotton farms.

• D. Hurricanes damaged farms and railroads built in the area, so few businesses were located there.