WorksheetsTexas History 1st Semester Exam
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and it People in Texas History?
a)
American Indian tribes lived and adapted to the environment.
b)
Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas.
c)
Conflicts between European settlers and AMerican Indian tribes were common.
d)
European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian tribes.
2.
What physical feature is common in both the great plains and the coastal plains regions of Texas?
a)
lack of segnificant water resources
b)
cold winters and humid hot summers
c)
flat land suitable for farming or ranching
d)
major cities with large metropolitan areas
3.
When traveling from east to west across the state, which of the following describes the changes in physical geography that occur?
a)
the elevation decreases
b)
the elevation increases
c)
wide open prairies span all across Texas
d)
canyons and basins turn into coastal plains
4.
Based on the info on the map, which of the following accounts for the location of the cities labeled A,B, C, D, and E?
a)
the cities are located along the state borders
b)
the cities are located in close proximity to each other
c)
the cities are located in the north where the climate is cooler
d)
the cities are located near waterways which provide transportation
5.
Which letter indicates the location of the city of Dallas?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
6.
Which number represents the Red River, an important border barrier?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
7.
Which city is marked by the letter B?
a)
Houston
b)
Dallas
c)
Fort Worth
d)
El Paso
8.
Which city is marked by the letter C?
a)
Dallas
b)
El Paso
c)
Austin
d)
Houston
9.
The inclusion of a Bill of Rights with the Texas Constitution reflects a commitment to-
a)
republicansim
b)
individual rights
c)
separation of powers
d)
checks and balances
10.
One way that the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution are similar is that both establish a government divided into-
a)
counties
b)
several states
c)
three branches
d)
federal districts
11.
Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of Contact era in Texas History?
a)
Anglo and Spanish settlers established colonies in Texas
b)
American Indian tribes were driven out of Texas by French settlers
c)
Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas
d)
Spanish colonists abandoned exploration of Texas after not finding any gold
12.
Which sequence of events is in correct chronological order?
a)
-Cabeza de Vace reports on Texas
-Pineda maps Texas
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
-Pineda maps Texas
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
b)
-Pineda Maps Texas
-Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
-Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
c)
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Loui-Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas
-Pineda maps Texas
-Pineda maps Texas
d)
-Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
-Pineda maps Texas
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
-Pineda maps Texas
13.
Which group likely viewed the construction of new Spanish missions with suspicion?
a)
Catholic priests
b)
American Indian tribes
c)
Conquistadors
d)
Anglo settlers
14.
Why did the Spanish decide to move Mission La Bahia from the coast to along the Guadalupe River?
a)
There was a lack of fresh water resources in the coastal area
b)
there were constant threats of French attacks on the mission
c)
there were conflicts with American Indian tribes in the region
d)
there was a growing need for more grazing land for the cattle herds
15.
Which economic activity of missions thrived in the physical geography and environment of central Texas?
a)
mining
b)
farming
c)
ranching
d)
shipping
16.
Is the following list of events in the correct order?
A. Moses Austin was given permission to settle in Texas
B. Mexico gained independence from Spain
C. Mexican Constitution of 1824 was drafted
D. Empresarios were granted contracts
A. Moses Austin was given permission to settle in Texas
B. Mexico gained independence from Spain
C. Mexican Constitution of 1824 was drafted
D. Empresarios were granted contracts
a)
Yes
b)
No
17.
One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes
a)
the introduction of cattle ranching
b)
the establishment of Anglo settlements
c)
the fighting of the American Revolution
d)
the conversion of American Indian tribes
18.
How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?
a)
it continued the empresario system in Texas
b)
it allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas
c)
it granted Angle settlers the right to establish schools
d)
it transferred land from Mexican settlers to Angle settlers
19.
The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila and Texas. This merger of the two geographic regions eventually resulted in-
a)
an end to immigration to the region
b)
political tensions tht divided the region
c)
the spread of slavery further into Mexico
d)
increased conflicts with American Indian tribes
20.
Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?
a)
Council House Fight
b)
Siege of the Alamo
c)
Election of Sam Houston
d)
Settlement of Nacogdoches
21.
The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1839 was to-
a)
block Mexicans from settling in Texas
b)
end the trade between Texas and Mexico
c)
prevent Texas from declaring independence
d)
stop immigration from the United States to Texas
22.
In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to-
a)
design the "Come and Take It" flag
b)
create a plan to defend the Alamo
c)
establish an independent government
d)
negotiation a peace settlement with Mexico
23.
Which event completes the timeline above?
a)
Council House Fight
b)
Annexation of Texas
c)
Battle of San Jacinto
d)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
24.
Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
a)
Lorenzo de Zavala
b)
Fames Fannin
c)
Sam Houston
d)
William Travis
25.
How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
a)
It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army
b)
it showed the Mexican governement that the Texas army was well armed and equipped
c)
it proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved
d)
it motivation the United States to support the independence of Texas
26.
The letter William Travis wrote from the Alamo was intended to-
a)
notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight
b)
warn Sam Houston that Santa Anna's army was approaching him
c)
advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate
d)
inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo
27.
Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
28.
The graphic above illustrates Stephen F. Austin's changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brougt about because of Austin's
a)
arrest by Mexican officials
b)
creation of the Mier y Teran report
c)
work to pass the Law of April 6, 1839
d)
participation in the Fredonian Rebellion
29.
How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?
a)
the open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men
b)
the dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers
c)
the deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attach Fannin and his men from above
d)
the rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting
30.
The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the-
a)
loss of Goliad
b)
Surrender of Santa Ann
c)
death of William B. Travis
d)
defeat of Sam Houston's troops
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