Texas History Semester Review (50Qs)

Coronado and other Spanish explorers were motivated to lead expeditions to North America because of the stories they heard about —

• seven cities of gold

• a giant sea monster

• horses that could fly

• an immortal native tribe

Where did the Texas Revolution begin?
Hint - a flag that said "Come and Take It", and Texans fighting to defend their town's cannon

• Gonzales
• Goliad
• Galveston
• Georgetown

Which region on the map is identified in green?

• Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

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

Who was in command of the Texan army?

• Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

• David G Burnet

• Stephen F Austin

Name the French explorer who shipwrecked on the coast of Texas in 1685, set up a French settlement, and was later killed by his own men.

• Cabeza de Vaca
• Columbus
• La Salle
• Coronado

Who served as the last President of the Republic of Texas?

• Anson Jones
• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau Lamar

When was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?

• January 7, 1835

• March 2, 1836

• June 6, 1836

• September 23, 1837

Which region is shown in red?

• Great Plains

• Central Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Coastal Plains

What allowed empresarios like Stephen F. Austin to attract colonists to Texas?

• promising them riches in Texas

• paying for their moving expenses

• religious freedom

• good land at low prices