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Worksheets7th Grade 1st semester exam review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 22mins
What city is shown with a star on the map?
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Austin
Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and its People in Texas history?
Spanish explorers and American Indian Tribes both claimed land in Texas.
American Indian Tribes lived in Texas and Adapted to the environment.
Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common.
European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian Tribes.
Why did many Mexicans and Americans want to move to Mexican Texas in the 1820's?
To gain religious freedom
To build forts and missions
To search for oil
To find cheap farmland
How did Mexican officials try to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios?
Introducing Spanish food to new settlers
Requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion
Administering Spanish language tests to new settlers
Expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothes
What was the purpose of William B Travis's letter?
To send reinforcements/help
To announce their victory
To inform americans of their plans
To announce his surrender
What is one major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era?
The introduction of cattle ranching
The establishment of Anglo settlements
The fighting of the American Revolution
The conversion of American Indian tribes
Which event completes this timeline?
Council House Fight
Austin Arrested
Battle of San Jacinto
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —
San Antonio was founded by the Spanish.
The Texas coastline was mapped by Alonso Álvarez de Pineda.
Francisco Vásquez Coronado discovered Cíbola.
Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico
How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
Gave the Texans confidence in their fighting
Proved independence could be achieved
Showed Mexicans could be defeated
It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence
achieved.
Why did many Germans immigrate to Texas?
Many left because of Religion
Many came to help build railroads
Many escaped the potato famine and poverty
Many were attracted to the cheap land and mild climate
In what way was Texas changed by the influx of Europeans in the 19th century?
Cultural conflicts challenged local leaders
Many new thriving towns were established
Schools began teaching students dual languages
Spanish ranchers were displaced from grazing land
Why did most immigrants come to Texas in the 1800s?
The discovery of Oil
The stories of Cowboy life
The availability of cheap land
To escape religious persecution
How is the Coastal Plains different from the Mountains and Basins?
The Coastal Plains has more Mountains
The Coastal Plains has more rivers
The Mountains and Basins has more rivers
The Mountains and Basins region has more rain
What were the reasons for European exploration in North America?
Black gold
Religious prosperity and peace
God, gold, and glory
What sequence of events is in the correct order?:
Texas Revolution - Mier y Teran Report - Mexican Independence
Mier y Teran Report - Law of April 6th, 1830, Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Battle of the Alamo - Mier y Teran Report - TX independence
Big Bend National Park is located in which region?
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
Which of the following generalizations is true based on the maps?
Hispanics settled across the largest area of Texas.
German settlements were mainly located in West Texas.
Czech settlements were mainly located along the coast.
African Americans were the ethnic largest group to settle in Texas.
One way Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios was by —
introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers
requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion
administering Spanish language tests to settlers
expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing
The graphic above illustrates Stephen F. Austin’s changing attitude towards the fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought about because of Austin’s —
arrest by Mexican officials
creation of the Mier y Terán report
work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830
participation in the Fredonian Rebellion
In March of 1836, delegates met at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to —
negotiate a peace settlement with Mexico
establish an independent government
design the “Come and Take It” flag
create a plan to defend the Alamo
In which region were the most successful land grants in Texas located?
Mountain and Basin
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Central Plains
The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830, was to —
stop immigration from the United States to Texas
prevent Texas from declaring independence
end the trade between Texas and Mexico
block Mexicans from settling in Texas
How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?
It continued the empresario system in Texas.
It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas.
It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools.
It transferred land from Mexican settlers to Anglo settlers.
The Constitution of 1824 created the state of Coahuila and Texas. This merger of the two geographic regions eventually resulted in —
an end to immigration to the region
political tensions that divided the region
the spread of slavery further into Mexico
increased conflicts with American Indian tribes
Which of the following accurately describes the geographic pattern illustrated on the map above?
Mexican soldiers traveled the entire distance of the Rio Grande River to each battle.
With each battle, the Mexican troops were farther away from the Mexican capital.
The famous Texan, William B. Travis, pictured above contributed to the independence of Texas by —
leading the Texas Revolutionary forces
serving as President of the Texas Republic
fighting with Texans defending the Alamo
writing the Texas Declaration of Independence
Sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo Remained with Houston and served in the final battle for independence Served as a Tejano representative in the Senate of the Republic
Juan Seguín
José Antonio Navarro
Jim Bowie
Lorenzo de Zavala
How did Anglo colonization of Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas?
Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants.
Anglo settlers colonized along the border with Mexico.
Anglo settlers hoped to claim land for the United States.
Anglo settlers helped to build missions and presidios.
How does the physical environment of coastal Texas compare with that of the Mountain and Basin region?
Coastal Texas has more rivers.
Coastal Texas has a higher elevation.
The Mountain and Basin region has more agriculture.
The Mountain and Basin region has long summers and warm winters.
one of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to —
petition Santa Anna to grant them independence
align themselves with Santa Anna
Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?
He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas.
He helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas.
He established a mission at Galveston Bay.
Settlers in the Austin colony adapted to the climate conditions in Texas by —
building homes with a central breezeway
constructing some of the first public pools
planting most of the land with cotton working only during the winter months
The existence of Texas German for over 150 years is an example of how ethnic groups —
establish new celebrations and festivals to honor past traditions
attempt to maintain their cultural heritage while adapting to the surrounding culture
Which number indicates the region in which Big Bend National Park is located?
7
1
5
4
What physical feature is common in both the Great Plains and the Coastal Plains regions of Texas?
Lack of significant water resources
Cold winters and humid hot summers
Flatland suitable for farming or ranching
Major cities with large metropolitan areas
Which factor best accounts for the distribution pattern of land grants shown on the map?
Mexican officials wanted to settle areas closest to the United States.
It was a prime location for establishing plantations and ranches.
American Indian tribes had been pushed out of these areas.
Land in the west and northwest Texas was claimed by France.
Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which number on the map?
1- Mountains & Basins
2- Great Plains
3- North Central Plains
4- Coastal Plains
Based on the information on the map, which of the following accounts for the location of the cities labeled A, B, C, D, and E?
The cities are located near waterways which provide transportation.
The cities are located in close proximity to each other.
The cities are located in the north where the climate is cooler.
The cities are located along the state borders.
Which of the following statement best explains how the image above is associated with the Texas Revolution?
Gonzales – the Texans were taunting the Mexicans because Texans had a cannon and their actions ignited the Texas Revolution.
Gonzales – the Mexican army was taunting the Texans because Mexico had all of the cannons.
Which of the following statements best reflects the achievements of delegates at the Convention of 1836?
Delegates were able to negotiate a peace treaty with Santa Anna in order to put an end to the war
Delegates met with Mexican government officials who agreed to immediately remove Santa Anna from power.
Delegates were able to successfully organize supply lines that fed into the Alamo.
Delegates modeled the Texas Declaration of Independence and Texas Constitution after the U.S. versions of both documents.
