Texas History Review

Cotton farmers, like oil producers, needed to cut production to make prices rise. Some state governments tried to take action. Louisiana passed a law that would ban growing cotton in that state if other states would agree to do the same. Texas leaders did not support the idea, however. When the Texas legislature finally did pass a law to reduce production, it was ruled unconstitutional. With prices at rock bottom, many small farmers lost their land to larger growers who could better withstand the low prices.

• They had to decrease their production to make prices rise.

• The owners of companies were impacted more by reduced production.

• Texas leaders supported the Louisiana banning of production.

• They had to weigh their products carefully.

San Antonio was founded in 1718. What was important about its location at that time?

• It was located near French trading posts which increased trade between French and Spanish settlers.

• It was midway between the Spanish settlements on the Rio Grande and the missions in East Texas which made it easy for missions to get supplies.

• It was located on the Rio Grande and served as a stopping point for settlers traveling to the interior, becoming known as the 'Gateway to Spanish Texas.'

• It was located on land claimed by the French which helped weaken the French hold on territory in Texas.

Fertile soil, steady rainfall, large cities, abundant resources, thick forests, the largest population and access ports for shipping and trading are all characteristics of the -

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

What guarantees that Texans enjoy the same liberties (freedoms) being exercised in this event in Philadelphia?

• The first amendment ensuring personal freedoms

• The Declaration of Independence asserts the principle of popular sovereignty

• The U.S. Constitution establishes the structure of the federal government

• The fifth amendment protects the rights of the accused.

Why did the ways of life of Native American groups in Texas differ from each other?

• Each tribe adapted to and was influenced by their environment.

• Each tribe had a different type of government.

• The tribes had different matrilineal societies.

• They had very different spiritual beliefs.

After the Civil War, a large number of people came to Texas. Many of these new settlers became farmers. Select the crop of which Texas became the nation's leading producer.

• Cotton

• Tobacco

• Wheat

• Rice

Why was the battle of San Jacinto such a great victory for Texans?

• They had captured the dictator Santa Anna.

• Texas soil was cleared of Mexican troops.

• They had captured all the Tejanos.

• They were able to return to their homes.

Referring to the timeline, which event happened first?

• Columbus lands on Hispaniola.

• Onate starts a settlement on the upper Rio Grande.

• Cabeza de Vaca lives with Native Americans in Texas.

• La Salle starts Fort St. Louis.

What events characterize the Revolution and Republic era in Texas history?

• Exploration of Texas by Europeans and Spanish conflict with Native Americans

• Development of Texas as a Spanish colony and as a part of Mexico

• Texas independence from Mexico and the presidencies of Houston and Lamar

• Texas annexation by the United States and Texas statehood

Unlike the peoples of the Plains culture who built portable homes called tepees, the peoples of the Puebloan culture, in West Texas, built permanent homes made from –

• Logs

• Wood

• Bison Hides

• Adobe