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WorksheetsTx History DCP#1 Review
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 26mins
Use the map to answer the following question. Which statement describes the location of Texas (TX)?
south of the country of Mexico
east of state of Oklahoma (OK)
west of state Louisiana (LA)
only south of Louisiana (LA)
Which of the following was an economic activity of the Comanche?
living on reservations in Oklahoma
fighting other American Indian groups
trading buffalo hides with the Wichita
creating teepees made of long poles
What is the meaning of the term nomads?
someone who lives in the Great Plains
someone who lives in Texas
someone who rides a horse
someone who travels from place to place
A period of time with little to no rain is known as a---
weather
drought
flood
climate
Cause: Comanche people obtained horses...so what happened (effect)?
Effect: The Comanche hunted buffalo more swiftly (quickly).
Effect: The Comanche were able to have horse races.
Effect: The Comanche decided to become farmers.
The pattern of weather in a place over a long period of time is known as ---
drought
winter
geography
climate
Early settlements had to be located near a source of ----
lumber
water
coal
gold
Why was the United States Constitution written?
to explain culture or people's way of life
to establish a plan for the nation's government
to remember important events in history
to show allegiance or loyalty
What is important about the Bill of Rights?
It establishes freedom of speech, religion, and press
It sets up and defines the limits of individual state's rights.
It describes the plan for the United States government.
It declares that the United States is independent from British rule.
Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource?
oxygen
fossil fuels
natural gas
coal
There are places in Texas that are dry. Where do farmers in these areas get the water their crops need? Underground!!!
dams
basins
droughts
aquifers
What is the first phrase in the Texas pledge of allegiance?
I pledge allegiance to the flag
We the people
Honor the Texas flag
Texas, our Texas
What is the importance of the Alamo in Texas history?
location of one of the oldest towns in Texas
location of the first mission in Texas
a landmark to remember the fight for Texas independence
a monument that serves as the birthplace of Texas
What economic activity is found in both the North Central Plains and the Coastal Plains? (HINT: both areas get rain and have water sources)
oil and gas
fishing
farming
mohair production
Which of the following statements are true based on what you know about the 4 regions of Texas
HINT: Eliminate answers it could not be first!!
Rocky soil exists in ALL the regions in Texas.
Most of the state receives 30 to 50 inches of rain per year (rains a lot all over the state)
Ranching is important to most of the state of Texas.
Oil and gas is only in the North Central Plains
In 1900 a hurricane hit Galveston, along the Gulf of Mexico. Because the city was unprepared, about 8,000 people died. What did Galveston do to prepare for the future hurricanes?
Galveston suffered a drought the following year.
The governor of Texas closed Galveston Island forever.
Galveston closed storm shelters for the residents and did not allow anyone to stay in the shelters.
Galveston built a seawall to protect it from high tides and flooding.
The Bill of Rights is important because it __
outlines the basic rights and freedoms of all Texans
outlines the basic rights and freedoms of all Americans
is the written plan for Texas's government
is the written plan for the United States government
