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Worksheets2017 Fall Final Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which letter on the map above represents the Capitol of Texas?
a)
Letter A
b)
Letter B
c)
Letter C
d)
Letter D
2.
Which letter on the map above represents a landmark commemorating the final battle of the Texas Revolution?
a)
Letter A
b)
Letter B
c)
Letter C
d)
Letter D
3.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is located in the North Central Plains region of Texas. Which letter on the map correctly shows this location?
a)
Letter A
b)
Letter B
c)
Letter C
d)
Letter D
4.
What major geographic feature in Texas borders regions D, C, and A?
a)
Rio Grande River
b)
Guadalupe Mountains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Sabine River
5.
Using the chart above which subregion receives the most rainfall?
a)
Piney Woods
b)
Gulf Coastal Plains
c)
Cross Timbers
d)
Llano Basin
6.
Farming is possible on the Great Plains because of —
a)
its low elevation and plentiful rainfall
b)
its closeness to the Gulf of Mexico
c)
irrigation and other dry farming techniques
d)
cool summers and cold winters
7.
Which of these areas of Texas receives the least amount of average annual rainfall?
a)
Panhandle of Northwest Texas
b)
Gulf Coast
c)
Hill Country of Central Texas
d)
Mountains of West Texas
8.
Based on the chart above, which statement best describes the growth of the Texas population?
a)
The early Spanish population of Texas increased to two million by the time of the Texas Revolution
b)
Independence and statehood resulted in a flood of American immigrants and a population explosion in Texas
c)
The Texas population decreased after independence but picked up again in the 20th century.
d)
The population both increased and decreased over the course of the 19th century.
9.
Which statement best describes how geography affected settlement patterns in Spanish Texas?
a)
Missions and presidios were mainly located in the woddlands of East Texas.
b)
Missions and presidios were primarily built in the Mountians-and-Basins region of West Texas
c)
Missions and presidios were clustered along navigable rivers near sources of fresh water.
d)
Missions and presidios were mainly located in southern Texas along the Rio Grande.
10.
In which region are the mouths of most Texas Rivers found?
a)
Coastal Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Great Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
11.
Which practice did the different tribes of Plains Indians have in common?
a)
The lived off the buffalo on the Great Plains.
b)
They ate large amounts of oysters and clams.
c)
They conducted extensive trade with the Aztecs of Mexico.
d)
They were among the first tribes in North America to grow wheat.
12.
Based on your knowledge of Native Texans, which tribe is featured in the illustration above?
a)
Karankawa
b)
Comanche
c)
Jumano
d)
Apache
13.
The above illustration shows how Texas got its name from which tribe’s word for friends?
a)
Comanche
b)
Kiowa
c)
Jumano
d)
Caddo
14.
Which list above best relates to Spanish interests in Texas?
a)
List A
b)
List B
c)
List C
d)
List D
15.
Which one of the following statements about Native Texas population patterns is best represented by the information in the chart?
a)
The amount of Native Texans has grown significantly in the past 200 years.
b)
The Karankawas will be a driving force in Texas politics by the year 2021.
c)
The Comanches lost the least amount of people by 1890.
d)
The amount of Native Texans has significantly declined from 1690 to 1890.
16.
The bullet points in this list would most likely be included in an essay about which era of Texas history?
a)
The Age of Contact
b)
The Spanish Colonial Era
c)
The Mexican National Era
d)
The Era of Revolution and Republic
17.
Which set of events is listed in chronological order?
a)
1. Spanish explorers map the coast of Texas.2. Texas declares its independence from Mexico.3. The Spanish founded a mission and presidio at San Antonio.4. Mexico achieves its independence from Spain.
b)
1. Mexico achieves its independence from Spain.2. Texas declares its independence from Mexico.3. Spanish explorers first map the coast of Texas.4. The Spanish founded a mission and presidio at San Antonio.
c)
1. Spanish explorers map the coast of Texas.2. The Spanish founded a mission and presidio at San Antonio.3. Mexico achieves its independence from Spain.4. Texas declares its independence from Mexico.
d)
1. The Spanish founded a mission and presidio at San Antonio. 2. Spanish explorers map the coast of Texas.3. Texas declares its independence from Mexico.4. Mexico achieves its independence from Spain.
18.
Based on this excerpt, how did Cabeza de Vaca survive among the Indians as he traveled through Texas?
a)
He used trade as a way to relate to the Indians and meet his needs.
b)
He acted as a conquistador, using force against hostile Indians.
c)
He discovered gold and used it to purchase goods on his journey.
d)
He tried to convert the Indians to Christianity and received gifts in gratitude.
19.
What brought French explorer René-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle to the coast of Texas?
a)
He thought this was where the Mississippi River emptied with the Gulf of Mexico.
b)
He believed the Texas Indians were rich with gold.
c)
He was looking for the “Fountain of Youth.”
d)
He was searching for the Northwest Passage to Asia.
20.
How did the Spanish government react to the situation described in the excerpt?
a)
It began the colonization and settlement of Texas based on the reports of Fray Marcos.
b)
It sent Fray Marcos and other explorers to establish missions in Texas and to find gold.
c)
It mainly lost interest in the exploration of Texas once it discovered there was no gold.
d)
It appointed Coronado as governor of all of the territory he had explored, including Texas.
21.
The settlements described above were known as—
a)
alamos
b)
presidios
c)
colonies
d)
missions
22.
What was the primary reason for establishing Catholic missions in Spanish Texas?
a)
To set up a trading post with the French
b)
To find gold for the King of Spain
c)
To find farmland for new settlers from Europe
d)
To protect Spanish claims against the French and convert Indians to Christianity
23.
Which of the following explains the significance of 1519?
a)
The coast of Texas was first mapped by Spanish explorers.
b)
Father Antonio de Olivares started the first mission and presidio at San Antonio.
c)
Mexico achieved its independence from Spain.
d)
Texas declared its independence from Mexico.
24.
1718 was significant to Texas history because in that year—
a)
Mexico achieved its independence from Spain.
b)
Texas declared its independence from Mexico.
c)
Texas was annexed by the United States.
d)
Father Antonio de Olivares started the first mission and presidio at San Antonio.
25.
Colonel José de Escandón is best known for—
a)
leading an expedition against French explorer Renè-Robert, Cavalier de la Salle
b)
planting new settlements along the Rio Grande, including Laredo
c)
discovering the deserted French Fort Saint Louis
d)
defeating the Pueblo Indians in the area of El Paso
26.
How did José Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara help Mexico achieve its independence from Spain?
a)
He helped organize the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition, which captured Nacogdoches, La Bahía, and San Antonio.
b)
He pledged loyalty to Augustín de Iturbide and drove Spanish forces out of Vera Cruz.
c)
He switched sides in 1820 to unite both royalists and revolutionaries behind the movement for independence.
d)
He was the first to declare Mexican independence from Spain in a famous sermon.
27.
What is another example that would correctly go into the outer portion of the circle map above?
a)
The Texas Declaration of Independence
b)
Landforms
c)
Architecture
d)
Climate Patterns
28.
When Americans applied for land grants in Texas under Spanish rule, they had to --
a)
learn to speak Spanish.
b)
serve in the Spanish army.
c)
agree to become Catholics.
d)
leave their wives and children behind
29.
Which of the following best completes this diagram?
a)
Moses Austin establishes a successful settlement in Texas
b)
Stephen Austin becomes an empresario after his father’s death.
c)
The Anglo-American settlers who arrived in Texas quickly turn back.
d)
The settlement fails because of the Mexican War for Independence
30.
In the 1820s and early 1830s, many U.S. citizens wished to move to Texas even though it still belonged to Mexico because they—
a)
opposed slavery in the United States
b)
wanted to become Roman Catholics
c)
preferred to speak Spanish
d)
wanted to buy cheap land
31.
This document lists—
a)
the requirements for Anglo-Americans wishing to settle in Texas
b)
the effects of Mexican independence from Spain
c)
the rules for obtaining Mexican citizenship
d)
the reasons many Anglo-American settlers migrated to Texas
32.
The map above shows Austin’s colony in the late 1820’s. Why did the early Anglo-American settlers choose this land to settle?
a)
This mountainous region had excellent farm land
b)
The excellent farm land had access to rivers and the ocean for trade with the United States
c)
The local Plains Indians were friendly and traded with the settlers
d)
The close proximity to Mexico allowed the Texans to feel protected from Indian attack.
33.
Which of the following would be the best caption for this cartoon?
a)
Sam Houston starts an early settlement in Texas.
b)
Stephen Austin brings the first Anglo-American Settlers to Texas.
c)
Erasmo Sequín begins Spanish settlement in San Antonio.
d)
Moses Austin obtains a land grant in Texas for Anglo-American settlement.
34.
Based on the chart, which of the following describes differences between the Spanish and Anglo settlement of Texas?
a)
Anglos were drawn to Texas for economic reasons, while the Spanish wanted to spread their religion and to keep other nations from settling in this area
b)
Anglos were focused on keeping Texas away from the Spanish, while the Spaniards did not want the French to take over East Texas.
c)
The Spanish only sent soldiers to settle Texas, while the Anglos used empresarios to settle in Texas and build farming communities.
d)
The Spanish wanted to build farms using Native Texans as slave Labor
35.
Which of the following best completes this timeline?
a)
Spanish found the city of San Antonio
b)
Mexican Constitution of 1824
c)
The Law of April 6, 1830
d)
The Battle of Gonzales
36.
Which best explains the role played by William B. Travis in the Texas Revolution?
a)
He commanded the forces that defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.
b)
He commanded the forces that preferred death over surrender in defending the Alamo.
c)
He commanded the forces that surrendered at Goliad and were massacred by Mexican troops.
d)
He was the first Anglo-American settler to declare the independence of Texas from Mexico.
37.
Which Texas leader was most responsible for this headline?
a)
William B. Travis
b)
David G. Burnet
c)
Lorenzo de Zavala
d)
Sam Houston
38.
According to this historian, how were the American and Texas Revolutions similar?
a)
In both cases, landowners were trying to defend the practice of slavery.
b)
In both cases, settlers used to self-government resisted attempts by a far-off government to impose greater control.
c)
In both cases, the central government caused unrest when increased further immigration.
d)
In both cases, the rebels mainly relied upon foreign support to achieve independence.
39.
What do the 3 men listed in the box above have in common?
a)
They were all men who built The Alamo.
b)
They were all Tejanos who believed in the cause of Texas.
c)
They were all immigrants from Spain.
d)
They were Tejanos who left Texas and went to live in Mexico.
40.
Which speaker would have been the commander of Goliad, James Fannin?
a)
Speaker A
b)
Speaker B
c)
Speaker C
d)
Speaker D
41.
Which is the correct choice for Event 1?
a)
San Jacinto
b)
Alamo
c)
Galveston
d)
Gonzales
42.
The Mier y Teran report made recommendations to the Mexican President to --
a)
prepare for a terrible drought that was coming to Texas
b)
decrease the influence of the United States on Texas and strengthen Mexico’s presence in the area.
c)
sell Texas to the United States to provide much needed funds to the Mexican government to pay off debts from the Mexican Revolution.
d)
immediately form an alliance with France in case the United States declared war on Mexico.
43.
What name belongs at the top of this tombstone?
a)
George Childress
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Juan N. Seguin
d)
Sam Houston
44.
Which conclusion is supported by the data in this graph?
a)
In 1835, most Anglo and Mexican settlers owned slaves.
b)
African-American settlers were welcomed in East Texas.
c)
In 1835, Mexican settlers dominated the political and social life of East Texas.
d)
By 1835, English-speaking settlers outnumbered other residents of East Texas.
45.
Which statement best expresses the main idea of the letter above?
a)
The volunteers in the Alamo strongly support the Texas Declaration of Independence.
b)
The defenders of the Alamo plan to fight the Mexican army, but they are willing to surrender if the fighting becomes too fierce.
c)
Divine authority is on the side of the defenders of the Alamo, and they will easily defeat the Mexican army surrounding them.
d)
The Texans at the Alamo need reinforcements in order to defend themselves against a much larger Mexican force, but will fight to the death.
46.
What would be the best title for the list of bullet points above?
a)
Appeal of William B. Travis to the people of Texas and all Americans
b)
Grievances listed in the Texas Declaration of Independence
c)
Reasons for Santa Anna’s seizure of power in Mexico City
d)
Reasons for the secession of Texas from the United States
47.
The image above shows the only known drawing of William B. Travis made during his lifetime. Why weren’t more pictures made of this Texas Hero?
a)
He died at a young age defending the Alamo.
b)
He was killed in the Civil War.
c)
He disliked sitting for his picture.
d)
He could not afford to hire a photographer or artist.
48.
Which best describes the role of Antonio López de Santa Anna in the Texas Revolution?
a)
As a Mexican general, he forced his government to negotiate with the Texans.
b)
As dictator of Mexico, he failed in his invasion of Texas and signed the Treaties of Velasco.
c)
As leader of Mexico, he recognized the independence of Texas to avoid any fighting there.
d)
As ruler of Mexico, he delayed the independence of Texas by more than 30 years.
49.
Which statement best describes the siege of the Alamo?
a)
The Mexican army was ill prepared and lacked the necessary ammunition and supplies to fight the defenders of the Alamo.
b)
Santa Anna demanded that the defenders of the Alamo surrender, but Travis and his men were determined to continue the fight.
c)
Santa Anna flew a white flag as a signal that he wanted to stop fighting, and the Texan army accepted his surrender.
d)
Travis called for reinforcements, and Fannin’s army came to his aid, allowing the defenders of the Alamo to continue their defense.
50.
1836 was significant to Texas history because in that year—
a)
The coast of Texas was first mapped by Spanish explorers
b)
Father Antonio de Olivares started the first mission and presidio at San Antonio
c)
Mexicans achieved their independence from Spain
d)
Texans declared their independence from Mexico
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