Texas History Benchmark 2

This is a map of the disputed territory along the Texas border.

The dispute pictured above turned to war after --

• Texas was annexed by the United States

• Texas became a republic

• Texas left Mexico

• Texas seceded from the Union

The U.S.-Mexican War lasted from 1846-1848. A border dispute caused tensions between the Mexican government and the U.S. government. The two nations went to war despite their attempts to settle the dispute through negotiations.

Following the U.S.-Mexican War, officials from both nations signed the

​ (a)  

. The agreement ceded the United States the modern territories of California, New Mexico, and Arizona. It also settled the disputed southern border of Texas. The two sides agreed that the new border would be the

​ (b)  

. One of the groups impacted by this agreement was the

​ (c)  

citizens who lived in the area. The newly extended border meant that they were now Texas and American citizens.

• Mexican
• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
• Treaty of Velasco
• Rio Grande River
• Nueces River
• enslaved
• French
• Red River
• Treaty of Paris

What was a direct result of the Texas victory at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836?

• Texas separated from Spain.

• Texas joined the Confederacy.

• Texas entered the United States as a slave state.

• Texas gained its independence from Mexico.

Immigration and migration to Texas have influenced the state's culture in all the following ways EXCEPT —

• language

• climate

• architecture

• foods

On April 21, 1836,

​ (a)  

led the Texas army in a famous battle that lasted only 18 minutes. The Mexican Army was led by the President of Mexico,

​ (b)  

as well as​ (c)  

​

who both escaped during the battle. Both men were later captured by the Texas Army and held as prisoners of war. The Battle of San Jacinto was the significant and decisive

​ (d)  

battle of the Texas Revolution.

• Sam Houston
• William B. Travis
• Santa Anna
• Jose Antonio Navarro
• Juan Seguin
• Martin Perfecto de Cos
• Jose de Urrea
• Cabeza de Vaca
• final
• turning point

This is a timeline of events in Texas history.

Complete the blank in the timeline with one of the following events in Texas history.

• Stephen F. Austin becomes president of Texas

• Stephen F. Austin is arrested by the Mexican government

• Stephen F. Austin sided with the Mexican government

• Stephen F. Austin becomes an empresario in Texas

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. Certain cultural celebrations in Texas can be traced back to the arrival of the ​ (a)   , who first mingled cultures with ​ (b)   . One example of this is ​​ (c)   , a cultural celebration shared with Mexico, which was greatly influenced by the Spanish.

• Spanish
• Native Americans
• Dia de los Muertos
• French
• English
• German Immigrants
• English Colonists
• Thanksgiving
• Ocktoberfest

Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history?

• European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian tribes.

• American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment.

• Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas.

• Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common.

Match the following Battle to its description and impact:

• Texas gained its independence

• Battle of the Alamo DESCRIPTION

• Became a rallying cry for future battles

• Battle of the Alamo IMPACT

• Santa Anna defeated all Texans inside

• Battle of San Jacinto DESCRIPTION

• Sam Houston won in an 18 minute battle

• Battle of San Jacinto IMPACT

This was a wartime flag in Texas.

This wartime flag was a symbol of ______ during the Battle of Gonzales.

• Loyalty

• Respect

• Defiance

• Compliance