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WorksheetsTexas History 5
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which Spanish explorer mapped the coast of Texas:
a)
Pineda
b)
Cortes
c)
Columbus
d)
La Salle
2.
Which Spanish explorer became known as a "healer" among the Native Americans and is responsible for writing the first narrative of Texas, which was the first description of buffalo and plants in Texas:
a)
Columbus
b)
Pineda
c)
Cortes
d)
Cabeza de Vaca
3.
Which Spanish explorer conquered the Aztec empire and established Spain's claim to Mexico:
a)
Columbus
b)
Pineda
c)
Cortes
d)
La Salle
4.
When did the Spanish start to build missions and presidios to protect their claim of Texas land?
a)
1492
b)
1528
c)
1600
d)
1735
5.
True or False: The Spanish missions were built to spread Christianity and the presidios were built to protect those missions.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Which French explorer wanted to strengthen France's claim to Louisiana, in order to conquer the Spanish silver mines:
a)
Columbus
b)
Cortes
c)
Pineda
d)
La Salle
7.
True or False: La Salle missed the mouth of the Mississippi River and ended up on the coast of Texas. He was later murdered by one of his men.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Which of the following is NOT an example of Spanish influence in Texas:
a)
Catholic heritage and missions
b)
Cattle ranching and horses
c)
Art, food, language, and music
d)
The fur trade
9.
How many colonies did England establish?
a)
5
b)
13
c)
21
d)
50
10.
Which colony did England first establish in 1607?
a)
Rhode Island
b)
New York
c)
North Carolina
d)
Virginia
11.
In what year did the American Revolution start?
a)
1775
b)
1800
c)
1636
d)
1901
12.
Why did the colonist in America want a revolution?
a)
They wanted to separate themselves from Spanish rule.
b)
They wanted to separate themselves from British rule.
c)
They wanted to join forces with the Native Americans.
13.
True or False: In the signing of the Declaration of Independence, colonist declared the United States of America a nation no longer under British rule.
a)
False
b)
True
14.
In the Louisiana Purchase, which country sold its territory to the United States?
a)
Spain
b)
Russia
c)
France
d)
England
15.
In the Louisiana Purchase, how much did France sell its territory to the United States?
a)
$1 million
b)
$500,000
c)
$15 million
d)
$150 million
16.
After the Louisiana Purchase, which two countries experienced border disputes?
a)
Spain and the United States
b)
The United States and France
c)
Spain and England
d)
England and the United States
17.
Describe the Adams Onis Treaty:
a)
Spain and the U.S. signed this treaty, which stated that Texas now belonged to Spain and Florida now belonged to the U.S.
b)
The treaty stated that Spain would give up all its land claims in North America.
c)
Spain and the U.S. signed this treaty which stated that the U.S. would give up territory along Louisiana.
18.
When did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?
a)
1776
b)
1821
c)
1810
d)
1900
19.
Why did Mexico want its independence from Spain?
a)
Widespread economic and social divisions between the rich and the poor.
b)
Drought and famine-the people were starving
c)
They were inspired by the American Revolution
d)
ALL the answers are correct
20.
True or False: After the war for Mexican Independence, Texas' population and economy WAS NOT impacted?
a)
True-After Mexico gained their independence, Texas was not impacted
b)
False-After Mexico gained their independence, Texas' population decreased and their economy was in ruins.
21.
Define Tejano:
a)
Texas settler of Spanish decent
b)
White settlers from the United States
c)
A Spanish explorer on a journey in search of land, wealth and power
22.
Which of the following describes Moses Austin?
a)
He received approval from Spain to establish a colony of American families in Texas. Unfortunately, he died and was not able to fulfill his dream.
b)
Known as "The Father of Texas." He received a contract from Mexico to bring 300 families into Texas known as THE OLD THREE HUNDRED. He fulfilled his father's dream.
c)
None of the answers are correct.
23.
Which of the following describes Steven F. Austin?
a)
He received approval from Spain to establish a colony of American families in Texas. Unfortunately, he died and was not able to fulfill his dream.
b)
Known as "The Father of Texas." He received a contract from Mexico to bring 300 families into Texas known as THE OLD THREE HUNDRED. He fulfilled his father's dream.
c)
None of the answers are correct.
24.
True or False: Anglo settlers settled in Texas because they were interested in cheap farmland, escaping debt, and/or escaping criminal charges.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
In 1825, how many settlers lived in Texas?
a)
1,790 settlers, which also included 440 enslaved African Americans
b)
2,000 settlers and zero enslaved African Americans
c)
300 settlers, which included 50 enslaved African Americans
26.
Define Empresario
a)
Business people who promoted settlement in Texas
b)
A Spanish explorer on a journey in search of gold, land, and power
c)
Texas settlers of Spanish decent
d)
White settlers from the United States
27.
Who was considered "The Father of Texas"?
a)
Moses Austin
b)
Steven F. Austin
c)
Santa Anna
d)
La Salle
28.
Agriculture dominated the Texas economy. What is a plantation?
a)
A small farm
b)
A large farmland that specializes in growing crops
29.
Between Mexico and Texas, which one SUPPORTED slavery?
a)
Mexico
b)
Texas
30.
Between Mexico and Texas, which one was AGAINST slavery?
a)
Mexico
b)
Texas
31.
What did General Manuel de Mier y Teran recommend to Mexico?
a)
Increase trade between Texas and Mexico to discourage trade with the United States.
b)
Increase the presence of Mexican soldiers to maintain control.
c)
Encourage Mexicans to settle in Texas.
d)
ALL of the answers are correct
32.
Mexico passed The Law of April 6, 1830 to better control the situation in Texas. What did that law state?
a)
1. Banned immigration from the U.S.
2. Made it illegal to bring slaves into Texas
3. Taxed all U.S. imports in Texas
2. Made it illegal to bring slaves into Texas
3. Taxed all U.S. imports in Texas
b)
1. Allowed more immigration into the U.S.
2. Made it legal to bring slaves into Texas
3. Lowered all U.S. taxes on all imports
2. Made it legal to bring slaves into Texas
3. Lowered all U.S. taxes on all imports
33.
True or False: Texans were NOT angered by Mexico's Law of April 6, 1830.
a)
True: After time passed, Texans agreed with Mexico's decision to ban immigration, make slaves illegal, and the tax regarding U.S. imports.
b)
False: The law angered many people in Texas. They feared that new restrictions would hurt the growing Texas economy.
34.
True or False: The population of slaves in Texas went from 440 in 1825 to 5,000 in 1836.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
True or False: During the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, a group of Anglo-American settlers staged a rebellion against Mexican rule in the town of Anahuac, near Galveston.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
Before the Texas Revolution, why did Texans express their support for Santa Anna?
a)
Texans supported him because they wanted a centralist government.
b)
Texans supported him because they believed he would restore the Constitution of 1824.
c)
Texans supported him because they wanted to be under Spanish rule again and regretted supporting Mexican independence.
d)
None of the answers are correct.
37.
Who was elected president of Mexico in 1833?
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Vicente Guerrero
c)
Santa Anna
d)
Cabeza de Vaca
38.
Who urged the Texans to fight for their right against Mexico and said these words:
“There is no other remedy but to defend our rights, ourselves, and our country by force of arms.”
“There is no other remedy but to defend our rights, ourselves, and our country by force of arms.”
a)
Santa Anna
b)
Moses Austin
c)
Cabeza de Vaca
d)
Stephen F. Austin
39.
True or False: The Mexican Constitution of 1824 transformed Mexico into a federal republic (3 branches of government) - governed by a president, congress, and Supreme Court, but with lots of power also given to the states. This constitution was very similar to the U.S. Constitution.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
True or False: Santa Anna started to go against his promise of restoring the Constitution of 1824 by creating a centralist government, which angered many Texans.
a)
False
b)
True
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