Texas History Worksheet

Which event occurred in 1845?

• Texas joined the Confederacy
• Texas was annexed into the United States
• Texas declared independence from Mexico
• Spindletop oil was discovered

Which statement BEST explains the significance of the year 1901 in Texas history?

• Texas gained independence from Mexico
• Oil was discovered at Spindletop, leading to economic growth
• The Civil War officially began in Texas
• The Texas Constitution was rewritten

Why is the year 1836 considered important in Texas history?

• Texas became part of the United States
• Texas adopted the Constitution of 1876
• Texas gained independence from Mexico
• San Antonio became the capital of Texas

Which battle was important because it helped the Confederacy maintain control of a major Texas port during the Civil War?

• Battle of Sabine Pass
• Battle of Gettysburg
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Antietam

Which statement BEST explains the significance of the Battle of Palmito Ranch?

• It was the first battle of the Civil War
• It was the final land battle fought during the Civil War
• It ended slavery in Texas
• It led to Texas annexation

Which conclusion is BEST supported by the information below?

• Confederate troops left Texas to fight in other states.
• Frontier settlements became less protected.

• Native American attacks increased in Texas during the Civil War
• Texas became more industrialized during the war
• Mexico regained control of Texas territory
• Texas ended slavery during the war

Which statement BEST explains why many sharecroppers remained poor during Reconstruction?

• They earned high wages but spent too much money
• They had to give much of their crops to landowners to pay debts
• They owned large amounts of farmland
• They stopped growing crops after the war

During the Civil War, many Texas women contributed by —

• serving as military generals
• maintaining farms and ranches while men fought
• leading the Confederate government
• fighting in major battles

Which was a major economic effect of the Civil War on Texas?

• Increased manufacturing across the state
• Destruction of the plantation economy
• Growth of railroad systems across Texas
• Discovery of gold deposits

Which statement BEST explains the principle of limited government?

• Government leaders may ignore the Constitution during emergencies
• Government power is restricted by laws and the Constitution