WorksheetsTexas History Republic and Early Statehood Test
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
What issue most likely influenced the voting pattern on the map?
The Battle of the Alamo
Expansion of Slavery
Competition for raillines
Threat of War With Spain
Which group of immigrants settled across the largest area of Texas?
Hispanics
Germans
Czechs
African Americans
The events portrayed in the advertisement came about because of the--
annexation of Texas to the United States
agreement dividing Texas and New Mexico
efforts to gain independence from Mexico
disputes between Texans and American Indian Tribes
which of the following motivated President Polk to favor admitting Texas into the Union?
His belief in Manifest Destiny
His goal of peace with foreign powers
His anger with the government of Mexico
His Desire to limit the expansion of slavery
How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?
Many Southerners moved to Texas
New borders were established for Texas
Texas was admitted into the United States union
The practice of enslaving people expanded
which areas of Texas were home to a majority of the state's slaveholders?
South and East
East and West
North and West
South and West
Which of the following events occurred during the era of Early Statehood in Texas History?
Industrial Growth
Population Expansion
Outbreak of a Civil War
Preparation for a world war
A major focus of Houston's administration in the newly formed Republic of Texas was--
writing a constitution for Texas
planning annexation by the US
paying debts from the revolution
resettling Texans away from the border with Mexico
The Cordova Rebellion and Council House Fight were examples of conflicts during the Lamar administration that involved--
Catholic Priests
enslaved Texans
Tejano Landowners
American Indian Tribes
A primary goal of the Santa Fe Expedition was to--
establish a western boundary for Texas
escort Cherokee tribe to Oklahoma
free Anglo captives from Comanche leaders
rescue Texas Rangers trapped in Mexico City
Which Texans's diaries and journals have helped historians learn about daily life in the Texas Republic?
Sam Houston
William Goyens
Jack Coffee Hays
Mary Maverick
Sam Houston opposed building a navy for Texas because he thought it would---
drain Texas' finances
anger the US
heighten tensions with Mexico
curb trade in the Caribbean
As a result of the Mexican-American War, the southern boundary of Texas was--
designated as the Rio Grande
disputed for many more years
established at the Nueces River
marked with the building of a fence
Why id 1845 significant in Texas History?
Texas forces won the Battle of the Alamo ending the Mexican War
Sam Houston was elected President of the Republic of Texas
Texas was annexed by the US
The Spanish government gave up all rights to Texas
The primary function of the Texas Rangers for the Republic was to--
built irrigation systems for the Texan farmers
protect Texans from American Indian Tribes
return fugitive slaves to Texas farms
establish a prison system
Anson Jones was a leader during the--
Battle of Gonzales
annexation of Texas
early settlement of Texas
signing of the Treaties of Velasco
Which of the following was the primary reason that the US did not want to annex Texas in 1837?
Annexation would likely lead to war with Mexico
The US did not recognize Texas as an independent Nation
Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the US
the US had laws forbidding and slave state to be added
Why did many Texans favor annexation to the US?
Texas debts from the republic would be paid
Texas would be a territory rather that a state
Texas would keep 21 million acres of public land
Texas could be divided into five states
Although many Texans welcomed statehood, some groups within Texas were very concerned and feared results. Which of these is an example of a group that worried about the loss of their civil liberties(rights and property)?
Native Americans
European Immigrants
African American Slaves
American Immigrants
Which reason best explains why many Germans immigrated to Texas?
Many left because of wars in Germany
Many came to help build railroads in Texas
Many escaped a potato famine and poverty
Many were attracted by the cheap land and mild climate
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
Texas gained independence from Mexico
Americans agreed to admit Texas into the Union
Peace was established with American Indian Tribes
The United States and Mexico ended their Conflict(Mexican-American War)
Which number indicates the location where many German immigrants settle within Texas in the 1840's? (Fredericksburg)
1
2
3
4
On the Map, the area marked by the circle indicates--
the capitol of the State of Texas
a major port for the early State of Texas
one of the largest ranches in the State of Texas
the site of the first battle in the War with Mexico
Who served as President of the Republic of Texas following Sam Houston's First Term?
Stephen F. Austin
Anson Jones
Mirabeau Lamar
James K. Polk
Who served as President of the Republic of Texas following Sam Houston's Second Term?
Stephen F. Austin
Anson Jones
Mirabeau Lamar
James K. Polk
Most immigrants were drawn to Texas in the mid 19th century because of--
the discovery of oil
the stories of cowboy life
the availability of cheap land
the desire to escape religious persewcution
In what way was Texas changed by the influx of European immigrants in the mid 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
Which number on the map reflects territory gained by the United States as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
1
2
3
4
