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Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 34mins
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Class
Date
1.
What important event occurred in 1718?
a)
France invaded Texas
b)
San Antonio de Valero was founded
c)
Fort St. Louis was founded.
d)
All missions in Texas closed
2.
Which year would the headline above most likely have appeared in newspapers?
a)
1519
b)
1492
c)
1519
d)
1821
3.
The Spanish explorers discovered that Cíbola was actually a —
a)
poor Zuñi village
b)
desert
c)
group of mountains
d)
rich farmland region
4.
· Wealth is measured by the amount of gold it possesses
· Acquired land benefits the mother country
· Mission to spread monotheistic religion
The ideas listed above were an underlying cause of —
· Acquired land benefits the mother country
· Mission to spread monotheistic religion
The ideas listed above were an underlying cause of —
a)
Spanish overseas expansion
b)
European religious wars
c)
the introduction of slavery to the New World
d)
the diffusion of the European banking system
5.
How did Cabeza de Vaca and Estevanico survive while lost in Texas?
a)
They paid the Karankawas for food and shelter
b)
Both men died in Texas
c)
They adapted to the American Indian ways
d)
They hid from the American Indians and hunted and fished until rescued
6.
The first African to explore Texas was
a)
Cabeza de Vaca
b)
Coronado
c)
Hernán Cortés
d)
Estevanico
7.
1. The great conquistador who conquered the Aztec civilization, shipped vast amounts of gold back to Spain, and influenced more exploration in the Americas was —
a)
Cabeza de Vaca
b)
Estevanico
c)
Coronado
d)
Hernán Cortés
8.
A river…(stretched) two leagues wide in which there fishes as big as horses..(T)he lord of the country took his afternoon nap under a great tree on which were hung a great number of little gold bells, which put him to sleep as they swung in the air. (The lord) also said that…jugs and bowls were of gold. —the Turk
This excerpt by the Turk caused Coronado to —
This excerpt by the Turk caused Coronado to —
a)
go back to Spain because there was no gold
b)
travel many miles out of his way for a non-existent city of gold
c)
find golden treasures and become a famous conquistador in Spain
d)
share with the Turk all the riches found in Quivira
9.
*French explorer
*Established Fort St. Louis
*Killed by his own men
Which European explorer is described above?
*Established Fort St. Louis
*Killed by his own men
Which European explorer is described above?
a)
Cabeza de Vaca
b)
Coronado
c)
La Salle
d)
Moscoso
10.
The settlement built by LaSalle in Texas was named ?
a)
Quebec
b)
Fort St. Louis
c)
Mississippi
d)
New Louisiana
11.
Which country was the first to fly a flag over Texas
a)
Mexico
b)
United States
c)
France
d)
Spain
12.
*American Indians died of disease
*Settlements were built
*Land was transformed
*Ports were established
The events listed above are similar because they demonstrate how
*Settlements were built
*Land was transformed
*Ports were established
The events listed above are similar because they demonstrate how
a)
European culture created new governments
b)
European exploration modified the environment
c)
economic activities flourished in the New World
d)
the three “G’s” stopped exploration
13.
There! Over the horizon you will find cities where the roads are paved with gold. It is a four day ride on horseback and ten if you are walking. Texas is filled with treasures.
Who might have made the above statement
Who might have made the above statement
a)
A Spanish king
b)
A French prince
c)
An American Indian
d)
A Portuguese native
14.
There! Over the horizon you will find cities where the roads are paved with gold. It is a four day ride on horseback and ten if you are walking. Texas is filled with treasures.
The statement above was most likely made because
The statement above was most likely made because
a)
riches could be found everywhere
b)
tourism was important
c)
there was a hope to find treasures
d)
Europeans were seen as a threat
15.
One significant impact European exploration had on American Indians was the
a)
introduction of Asian spices
b)
A democratic philosophy
c)
loss of lives due to diseases
d)
A rise of the Tonkawa culture
16.
The missions founded in Texas during the 1700’s are evidence of the cultural influence of the
a)
Spanish
b)
African Americans
c)
French Canadians
d)
Chinese
17.
The primary reason missions failed in Texas was the
a)
resistance of American Indians to adapt
b)
abundant supplies
c)
the war between the French and Spanish
d)
extermination of the buffalo
18.
The best site in the world, with good and abundant irrigation water, rich lands for pasture, plentiful building stone, and excellent timber…
-report of a Spanish friar-
The speaker’s point of view about the location is that it had
-report of a Spanish friar-
The speaker’s point of view about the location is that it had
a)
game for hunting
b)
a hot climate
c)
natural resources and building materials
d)
nice scenery
19.
Why did the Spanish explore, colonize, and dominate the Southwest?
a)
Christopher Columbus explored the wrong area and the Spanish king wanted to punish all conquistadors
b)
The Aztec had insulted Spanish explorers
c)
Spain knew if they did not explore, the Comanches would control all of America
d)
Spain wanted to use the natural resources to increase its country’s power and wealth and Christianize the American Indians
20.
Although Mexico abolished slavery in 1829 the
a)
slave trade in Texas increased dramatically
b)
Aztecs continued to control the Mayans
c)
government imposed taxes on freed slaves
d)
Texans were allowed to keep their slaves
21.
*Alverez de Piñeda Maps the Texas Coast!
*Cortes Conquers the Aztec People
Which year would the headline above most likely have appeared in newspapers?
*Cortes Conquers the Aztec People
Which year would the headline above most likely have appeared in newspapers?
a)
1492
b)
1519
c)
1718
d)
1821
22.
The state legislature of Coahuila y Tejas passed a colonization law in 1825 in order to
a)
deter settlers from moving to Texas
b)
allow soldiers to own land in Texas
c)
encourage immigrants to move to Texas
d)
force Spanish leaders to leave Texas
23.
What was one impact of Mexico becoming an independent nation?
a)
The French were allowed to settle in Texas
b)
American Indians became part of the government
c)
The area of Texas was placed under military rule
d)
Texas was no longer controlled by Spain
24.
· Must become Mexican citizens
· Must take an oath of allegiance to Mexico
· Must be of good moral character
The list above best summarizes requirements for Anglos to
· Must take an oath of allegiance to Mexico
· Must be of good moral character
The list above best summarizes requirements for Anglos to
a)
settle in Stephen F. Austin’s colony
b)
live in Spanish missions
c)
to establish trading posts
d)
move to Indian territory
25.
*1st Anglo american to get permission from spain to bring settlers to Texas.
*Dies before he saw his dream realized
Which empresario is described above?
*Dies before he saw his dream realized
Which empresario is described above?
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Juan Seguin
c)
Moses Austin
d)
Baron de Bastrop
26.
●He brought the “Old 300” to Texas and started the first colony of American immigrants
●He took a petition to Mexico City in 1833 and got many reforms approved by Santa Anna.
●His arrest by Santa Anna turned most Texans against the dictator.
Which conclusion can be drawn from the list above?
●He took a petition to Mexico City in 1833 and got many reforms approved by Santa Anna.
●His arrest by Santa Anna turned most Texans against the dictator.
Which conclusion can be drawn from the list above?
a)
Santa Anna had the right to arrest Austin for treason
b)
A petition was not the best method Austin could have used to gain reform
c)
Austin was responsible for major steps in the development of Texas
d)
Austin planned a rebellion against Mexico even before he established the American colony
27.
The Tejano leader who helped to colonize Texas was
a)
Moses Austin
b)
Stephen Austin
c)
Juan Segúin
d)
Green DeWitt
28.
One reason for the migration of many settlers to Texas was the
a)
opportunity to prosper because of the good farm land at a low price
b)
A lack of opportunity in Texas for growth
c)
railroads and ease of transportation
d)
easy journey to Texas and populated cities
29.
"The best site in the world, with good and abundant irrigation water, rich lands for pasture, plentiful building stone, and excellent timber…"
The speaker’s point of view about the location is that it had
The speaker’s point of view about the location is that it had
a)
game for hunting
b)
a hot climate
c)
natural resources and building materials
d)
nice scenery
30.
Which headline describes the Anglo purpose and methods of settlement in Texas?
a)
“Affordable Farmland for Colonists”
b)
“Gold To Be Found”
c)
“Conquering Texas Leads to Power”
d)
“The American Indians Must Learn the Christian Faith”
31.
· Fresh start
· Job opportunities
· Escape debt
The list above describes reasons
· Job opportunities
· Escape debt
The list above describes reasons
a)
people chose to stay in America
b)
settlers relocated to Texas
c)
missions were built in Texas
d)
the Texas Revolution began
32.
Successful Empresarios
*Stephen F. Austin
*Martin de Leon
*?
Which of these best completes the list above?
*Stephen F. Austin
*Martin de Leon
*?
Which of these best completes the list above?
a)
Green DeWitt
b)
James Pover
c)
Jane Long
d)
Greenburg Logan
33.
During his expedition, Alonso Àlvarez de Pineda
a)
mapped the coastline from Florida to Mexico
b)
was shipwrecked near Galveston Island
c)
conquered the native people near the coast
d)
located precious metals in northern Texas
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