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WorksheetsUnit 5 & 6 Social Studies Texas History
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
Stephen F. Austin and Martin de Leon were what?
empresarios
state governers
mission builders
colonial military leaders
Based on the information in the map, which of the following describes the settlement patterns of Texas in the early 1800's?
American Indian settlements were no longer in Texas
Most settlements were along the border with Mexico
Mexican settlements were larger than southern Anglo settlements
Large settlements were established by southern Anglo colonists
In what way did Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla participate in the Mexican War for Independence?
He spied on Texans for the Spanish government.
He inspired some Texans to fight against the Spanish.
He assisted in writing a constitution for Mexico.
He cared for wounded Texans fighting in the war.
One way the early settlers to Texas survived was by?
establishing farms and ranches
learning to build boats
building schools in the colonies
withstanding the harsh climate
Which of the following best completes the diagram above
Spain provided Mexico Independence
The United States admitted MIssouri
Mexico granted Moses Austin land
Colonists believed in Manifest Destiny
Many Texans fled during the Runaway Scrape because they?
desired to join the army of Sam Houston
wanted slavery despite the Mexican ban
struggled to farm lands around Gonzales
feared harsh treatment from Santa Anna
Why did many Americans move to Texas after Mexico gained independence from Spain?
Mexico attracted people to the area who were already Catholic.
Mexico established a large army and navy to protect Texans.
Mexico promised colonists that one day they would be free.
Mexico created a government like the one in the United States.
Based on the map, which statement best describes the location of cities in Texas during the colonial period?
They are settled near waterways.
They are located along the border.
They are built close to missions.
They are located near the coast.
How did the defense of the Alamo contribute to Texas' independence from Mexico?
The attack reduced the strength of Mexican forces equal to General Houston's numbers.
The location of the fort lured Mexican forces away from the wealthy ports along the Texas coast.
The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces.
The siege motivated civilians of Bexar to force Santa Anna est towards Texas forces.
Because of the actions of Stephen F. Austin in settling Texas, he is often called the what?
Father of Texas
Lone Star of Texas
Yellow Rose of Texas
First Texas Ranger
One purpose for writing the Texas Declaration of Independence was to?
Invite foreign powers to invade Mexico.
Encourage a naval blockade by France.
Gain support from people in the United States.
Buy military equipment from Great Britian.
Which of the following best completes the diagram?
Battle of Coleto
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Gonzalez
Battle of San Jacinto
Early colonists in Texas had to modify their environments in order to?
Teach the American Indians to farm.
Meet their needs for shelter and food.
Prepare for natural disasters.
Adapt to the cold, long winters.
How did the delegates at Washington-on-the Brazos contribute to the Texas Revolution?
They provided canons for the fight against General Santa Anna.
They wrote a declaration of independence from Mexico.
They created a new naval force for an independent Texas.
They trained an army and cavalry with General Sam Houston
Based on the map, Santa Anna's army moved in which general direction while battling Texas forces?
North
West
East
South
In March each year, Texans celebrate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence to remember when Texan colonists declared independence from which country?
Mexico
Spain
Great Britian
United States
