WorksheetsTexas History Semester Exam
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Based on the map why would the cities fo A, B, C, D, and E, settle where they did?
the cities are located along the state border
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 near waterways which provide transportation
What number represents the Red River?
2
3
4
5
What letter indicates the location of Dallas?
A
B
C
D
Which city is marked by the letter B?
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
El Paso
What letter shows Austin?
A
B
C
D
What region will you find the natural landmark the Palo Duro Canyon
1
2
3
4
The Caddo that originally lived in East Texas were also living in which geographic region?
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Central Plains
Mountain and Basin
How were the Coahuiltecan similar to the Karankawa?
They were mound builders
They were primarily buffalo hunters
They were nomads along the Gulf Coast
They were mainly farmers who traded with other tribes
In what region of Texas did the Jumano live?
Great Plains
Gulf Coastal Plain
Mountain and Basin
Central Plain
In which region of Texas did the Comanches live?
Gulf Coast
Mountain and Basin
East Texas
Great Plain
Put these events in the corrected order...
Empresarios were granted contracts
Moses Austin was given permission to settle in Texas
Mexican Constitution of 1824 was drafted
Mexico gained independence from Spain
1,2,3,4
4,2,3,1
3,2,4,1
2, 4, 3, 1
As an empresario, Green DeWitt was able to do what?
negotiate a treaty with the American Indian Tribes
establish a colony near present-day Gonzales
continue the work Moses Austin had started in Texas
join Martin De Leon doubling the size of his land holdings
Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F Austin to the development of Texas?
he established a mission at Galveston Bay
explored the Rio Grande and West Texas
helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824
founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas
Why were so many people excited to move to Mexican Texas in the 1820's?
gain religious freedom
build missions and forts
search for cities of gold
find cheap farm land
How did Anglo colonization of Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas?
anglos helped to build missions and presidios
anglos followed emprearios with land grants
anglos colonized along the border with Mexico
anglos hoped to claim land for the US
One way Mexico tried to maintain the Mexican culture when issuing land grants?
introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers
required everyone to convert to Catholocism
administering Spanish language tests to settlers
expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing
What evidence best supports the conclusion the picture is a mission?
barracks and a workshop
plaza and cemetery
cemetery and a path
Indian quarters and a church
Using the picture what is one way Spanish missionaries adapted to the environment?
buried the dead in cemeteries
farmed the land and stored the grain
built an open courtyard in the center
exercised regularly on a walking path
In what year would you see this headline?
1519
1607
1492
1658
Which of the following was characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas?
forts were built to protect American Indian tribes
Indian tribes were discouraged from settling in Texas
missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land
Spanish explorers negotiated treaties to trade and travel safely
Put these events in order...
Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas
Pineda maps Texas
La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
1,2,3
2,1,3
3,2,1
3,1,2
Put the events in order...
East Texas missions relocated to San Antonio
Mission Corpus Christi de la Ysleta is established
Mission San Jose is completed in San Antonio
1,2,3
3,2,1
2,1,3
1,3,2
What major Texas city was founded by Spanish colonists in 1718?
Corpus Christi
El Paso
Laredo
San Antonio
What motivation led early European explorers to investigate the Americas?
gold
spread democray
leave overcrowded cities
escape government monarchies
What group likely viewed the construction of new Spanish missions with suspicion?
priests
indians
conquistadors
anglos
Why did Travis write the letter from the Alamo?
notify Santa Anna that the men of the Alamo intended to fight
warn Sam Houston to flee
advise the people of Gonzales to take their canon and leave
inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo
Who does the following describe...
-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 Texan representative in the Senate of the Republic
Jim Bowie
Jose Antonio Navarro
Juan Seguin
Lorenzo de Zavalla
The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in what?
loss of Goliad
surrender of Santa Anna
death of William B Travis
defeat of Houston's troops
The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to what?
block Mexico from settling Texas
end trade between Texas and Mexico
prevent Texas from declaring independence
stop immigration from the US to Texas
What Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
Lorenzo de Zavalla
James Fannin
Sam Houston
William Travis
What role did George Childress plain the Texas Revolution?
he served as the first governor
he was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence
contributed to the Texas constitution
first president of the Republic
How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
few people could resist the superior military of the Mexican army
showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped
proud to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved
it motivated the US to support the independence of Texas
Why did delegates meet at Washington-on-the-Brazos intending to do?
design the come and take it flag
plan to defend the Alamo
establish an independent government
negotiate a peace treaty with Mexico
With the establishment of the Republic of Texas, the people were granted what?
guarantee to end slavery
plots of land to build homesteads
liberties including freedom of religion
voting right for both men and women
