Texas History - TExES Social Studies 7-12 (232)

Why was early resistance disorganized in the Texas Revolution?

• Sam Houston was the only leader and did not face any opposition.

• James Bowie and James Fannin were already leading uprisings, making it difficult to consolidate military power against Mexico.

• The Texian army was well-organized and had a clear strategy from the beginning.

• There was a lack of interest in fighting against Mexico among the Texians.

How did the Law of 1830 reflect tensions between Texas and the Mexican government?

• Anglo dominance in Texas and strong ties with the United States threatened Mexican control over Texas.

• The Mexican government increased military presence in Texas to enforce laws.

• Texas was granted independence from Mexico as a result of the law.

• The law encouraged Mexican citizens to settle in Texas.

In 1861, the Secession Convention wrote a new constitution. What was one of the stipulations?

• special protection for minorities of Czech and German descent

• the legality of slavery

• special protection for Tejanos under the Confederacy

• Texan independence

The Constitution of 1868

• was written by Democrats during Reconstruction, weakening state government.

• was written by Republicans during Reconstruction, strengthening state government.

• was written by Independents during Reconstruction, maintaining federal control.

• was written by Republicans before Reconstruction, limiting state powers.

What was the impact of the cotton industry in Texas on African Americans following the Civil War?

• Many formerly enslaved African Americans became sharecroppers - often on the same land where they had been enslaved - remaining trapped in an exploitative system.

• The cotton industry provided numerous job opportunities for African Americans, allowing them to thrive economically.

• African Americans were able to purchase land and establish their own farms, leading to economic independence.

• The cotton industry had no significant impact on African Americans in Texas after the Civil War.

How did the Republic of Texas raise income?

• printing money

• selling the rights to Galveston

• attracting settlers with land and land scrip

• investing in infrastructure

At the Convention of 1833, Texans drew up a resolution demanding: an end to restrictions on slavery in Texas, separation from Coahuila, more protection from the Apaches and Comanche.

• an end to restrictions on slavery in Texas

• separation from Coahuila

• more protection from the Apaches and Comanche

• all of the above

How has modern Texas influenced the United States?

• White Texans overwhelmingly supported Johnson’s administration.

• Many influential Texans like Barbara Jordan and Henry Gonzalez were important figures in the Civil Rights Movement.

• Today, Texas is the national leader in tech manufacturing.

• Texas has no significant influence on the United States.

How did the political leader Henry B. Gonzalez advocate for civil rights in Texas?

• He sponsored legislation to desegregate San Antonio parks, fought state legislation to re-segregate Texas schools, and filibustered state efforts to circumvent federal civil rights legislation.

• He organized protests against the Vietnam War and advocated for environmental reforms.

• He focused on economic development and job creation in urban areas without addressing civil rights issues.

• He supported the establishment of a state police force to maintain order during civil rights demonstrations.

The first Texans to make contact with Europeans were

• the Karankawa

• the Comanche

• the Apache

• the Caddo