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WorksheetsEOY Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 26mins
1. The Battle of San Jacinto was a significant event of the Texas Revolution because-
The defeat and capture of Santa Anna secured Texas’ independence
Sam Houston’s defeat resulted in the capture and execution of hundreds of Texans
It made the Alamo into an important symbol of Texas History
Texas was immediately annexed by the United States
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Mexican National Era?
Missions and Presidios
Anglo Colonization
Battle of the Alamo
Barbed Wire
During the early years of statehood, Texas experienced an increase in migration because
Large numbers of American Indians from the northeast were searching for new land
The government offered cheap land to slaves who escape from southern plantations
The United States was expanding westward and Texas was part of an open frontier
The discovery of oil and the development of railroads created new job opportunities
Which of the civic responsibilities is correctly matched with its importance?
Being informed on public issues-helps maintain government projects
Voting- educates citizens on important topics
Jury Duty-protects citizens from being given an unfair trial
Paying Taxes-allows citizens an opportunity to choose representatives
One effect of the warm climate and fertile soil of Texas was that-
Oil was discovered in East Texas
Most of the state was a desert in which nothing would grow
Few railroads were built in Texas
That state became a major producer of cotton
Which of the following was an economic effect of the Civil War on Texas?
Most Texas slaves were freed in 1863 by Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation
The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments were immediately supported by Texans
The economy boomed right after the war
The abolition of slavery resulted in a shortage of agricultural labor
Why did Texans support secession from the Union in 1861?
They wanted to preserve the institution of slavery
They felt obliged to follow the example of other southern states
They refused to pay a tariff on manufactured goods imported from England
They disagreed with federal policies towards the American Indians
What region in Texas receives the most rainfall, is the most populated, and is the most humid?
Mountains and Basins
Gulf Coastal Plains
Great Plains
North Central Plains
What region in Texas has the highest elevation, is the least populated, and grows cactus?
Gulf Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Great Plains
What region in Texas is flat, has few trees, is very windy, and is good for ranching?
Gulf Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Who was the first Spainard Explorer to travel inland Texas?
Cabeza de Vaca
Cortes
La Salle
Pineda
What explorer conquered the Aztecs?
La Salle
Cabeza De Vaca
Cortes
Coronado
What explorer came to Texas in search for gold?
Cabeza de Vaca
Cortes
La Salle
Coronado
What explorer made the first map of the Texas Coastaline?
Pineda
Cortes
Cabeza de Vaca
La Salle
These images are examples of how various racial, ethnic, and religious groups attempt to-
Celebrate the Native American influence on all cultures that came to Texas
Show that most cultural groups in Texas are more alike than they are different
Maintain their cultural heritage while adapting to the larger Texas culture
solate their culture from other surrounding groups that may threaten them
As compared to the clime of El Paso, the climate of Dallas is-
Hotter and Drier
Wetter
influenced by high elevation
Unaffected by ocean currents in the Gulf of Mexico
As compared to the Comanches, the Caddoes-
Were more nomadic
Had a wider variety of food sources
Lived in a region with less rainfall
Were less involved with trading
What does the table illustrate?
The influence of other cultures on vocabulary used in Texas
French words that have been contributed to the English language
Common English words that have their origin in the German language
The influence of English vocabulary on other languages and cultures
What best completed the sequence of events: Mier y Teran Report, Law of April 6th, _______________, Texas Revolution.
Battle of San Jacinto
Arrest of SFA
Discovery of Oil
Spanish Missions
In its first year, Spindletop produced more than 3.5 million barrels of oil; in its second, production rose to 17.4 million. Spindletop ushered in a new era in Texas- based on industry, and was enormously influential In the state’s future development. New oil companies were formed, along with the refining and marketing organizations needed to support them, offering a host of new jobs and increased income for the state’s inhabitants.
How did the developments described above influence the urbanization of Texas?
Oil shortages caused cities like Houston to decline in size
The overall state population decreased
Rural population grew faster than urban population from 1900-1930
Cities like Beaumont and Port Arthur grew as a result of oil-related jobs
Which of the following accurately describes an issue surrounded the Treaty of Guadlaupe- Hidalgo?
The Nueces River became the new southwestern border of Texas
Texas paid $15 million to Mexico to control both sides of the Rio Grande River
Mexico's defeat played a large role in American achieving Manifest Destiny
Texas agreed to key compromises that limited slavery
Serves as the chief executive of state, fills vacancies in state offices, and may pardon convicted criminals. These are all powers of who?
Powers of the Texas Senate
Powers of the Governor of Texas
Powers of the Supreme Court
Powers of the House of Representatives
what was an important long-term political impact of Reconstruction on Texas?
A new state constitution was written that prevented segregation and discrimination
Former confederate states lost the right to vote
African Americans continued to enjoy equal rights even after Reconstructions ended
After 1876, segregation laws limited rights that had first been gained by freedmen
Relocation to reservations, loss of culture/way of life, slaughter of buffalo. Which of the following describes the events listed?
Effects of westward expansion on Native Americans
Military responses to Native American frontier attacks
Technological innovations leading to the close of the Texas frontier
Examples of Native American attacks on the Texas frontier
Recognition as an independent nation, presidencies of Houston, Lamar, and Jones, and Growth of public debt are all characteristics of what era?
Age of Contact
Texas Revolution
Republic of Texas
Natural Texas
Which of the following lists a correct positive consequence of drilling oil and and a negative consequence?
Positive: New drilling innovation, Negative: fewer government regulations
Positive: growth of cattle industry, Negative: decline in urbanization
Positive: Growth of Texas economy, Negative: Waste of natural resources and pollution
Positive: Increase in Texas imports. Negative: Decrease in Texas exports
What led to the modification of the physical environment shown in the image above?
A natural disaster that resulted in significant loss of life and destruction
the growth of the diverse economic industries
the emergence of the factory system
the establishment of reservation to relocate indians
James Farmer, Lulu Belle Madison White, NAACP, LULAC, Hector P. Garcia: These individuals had which of the following issues in common?
Equal pay for women
Equal civil rights for all
the use of violence
Resistance to Jim Crow Laws
What principle of government gives citizens the ability to vote?
Checks and Balances
Republicanism
Separation of powers
Federalism
What principle of government divides the government into 3 separate branches?
Separation of powers
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
Limited Government
