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WorksheetsUnit 2 Early European Influences
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 27mins
What type of settlement is described in the above table
Mission
Presidio
Empresario
Reservation
Which freedom is being demonstrated in this photo?
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Press
What year was San Antonio Founded?
1821
1836
1519
1718
Which flag flew of Texas during the Age of Contact?
Great Britain
France
New Spain
Mexico
How did Spain attempt to control Texas during the Spanish Colonial era?
It fought wars with the United States, Mexico, and France.
It gave large tracts of land to Spaniards who settled there.
It established missions and military posts
It forced Native Americans out of their traditional lands
Why is 1821 a significant date in Texas's history?
Mexico gained its independence from Spain.
Mexico gave Stephen Austin a grant to colonize Texas.
The first Americans settled in Texas.
Texas became an independent republic.
What is the meaning of this amendment?
A private citizen may not be forced to house a soldier in times of peace
A soldier has the right to take over private residences in times of war
A soldier has the right to housing in times of war and peace
A private citizen may not house soldiers during wartime.
Which of the following best explains why Spain's mission-presidio system did NOT fit the needs and wants of American settlers?
The missions and presidios were too small for American needs
Its focus on converting people to Catholicism was not a goal of American settlers.
The mission-presidio system was meant to begin the process of building cities, which was not an American goal.
The mission-presidio system was meant to be self-sufficient, but American settlers wanted their outposts to rely on other settlements.
Which of the following was a motivation to settle Texas that was shared by Mexico and Spain?
The desire to protect the land from invasion.
The desire to continue the hunt for gold
The desire to expand trade westward
The desire to create a more stable economy
How would the empresario system used by Anglo settlers of Texas NOT have fit Spanish purposes for settling?
Empresarios would not have allowed Spanish settlers to look for gold
Empresarios did not have any way to defend against attacks by French explorers
The empresario system did not account for the desire to make the Native Texans more like the Spanish.
The empresario system had no religious requirement, and the Spanish settlers wanted everyone to be Catholic
Jessica is accused of robbing a store. She is then found innocent in a jury trial. Later, a tape is found proving that Jessica did rob the store. In the United States, what will happen to Jessica next?
The state will appeal the jury's decision and retry Jessica
Jessica will be arrested again and tried for the same crime
The state will incarcerate Jessica without a trial based on the video evidence
Jessica will not be criminally punished as she has already been found innocent.
Which of the following best explains how settlers in Texas adapted the land in southeast portion of the state for mechanized farming?
They grazed cattle to make the land ready for plow-based farming
They removed oil in order to farm the land
They built wind farms among the hills
They cleared the forests
The principle of checks and balances is best reflected in which of the following?
The ability of the legislation to pass a budget
The ability of the judicial branch to appoint new judges
The ability of the people of Texas to amend the state's constitution
The ability of the Texas House of Representatives to impeach the governor
South Texas culture is heavily influenced by
the Deep South.
Mexico
the Caribbean
Cuba
Which of the following individuals issued the "El Grito de Delores" calling for people to declare independence from Mexico?
Martín de Alarcón
Francisco Hidalgo
La Mothe Cadillac
Diego Ramón
The table below describes a type of settlement.
• Typically located near a water source
• Typically located near fields for farming • Protected typically provided by a nearby fort
• Run by a friar with the goal of teaching Native Texans how to be good Christians and fit into a European society
The table above describes which type of settlement?
Reservation
Presidio
Empresario
Mission
Which of the following motivations led Europeans to explore the Americas?
desire to find gold
desire to escape debts
desire to spread democracy
desire to relieve overcrowding
How is a republicanism reflected in both the U.S. and Texas constitutions?
Both have a Bill of Rights.
Both have separation of powers.
Both share powers with lower levels of government.
Both elect representatives to legislatures.
What is the right of the people to vote called?
popular sovereignty
reserved power
unlimited government
reserved power
individual rights
Use the chart and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Which set of phrases best completes the chart above?
I. Protect American Indians II. Extend slavery
I. Start revolution II, Extend American territory
I. Protect territory II. Get cheap land
I. Help Anglos II. Build new churches
What was the outcome of the Battle of Medina?
Spain was overthrown by Mexico
Texas was made a Mexican state
The filibusters were thrown out of Texas.
The Gutierrez-Magee army was defeated
All of the following are ways that some Tejanos have maintained their cultural heritage while adapting to American culture EXCEPT
Some have abandoned an agricultural lifestyle.
Some celebrate holidays from Mexico as well as American holidays.
Some infuse the English language with words and phrases of their culture.
Some cook the foods of their heritage as well as enjoy American hot dogs at ball games.
Use the information in the box and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Which sequence correctly orders the events chronologically?
IV, II, I, III
I, III, IV, II
III, II, IV, I
II, IV, III, I
Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question
In which region were most successful land grants in Texas located?
North Central Plains
Costal Plains
Mountain and Basin
Great Plains
Which contribution listed below was made by Stephen F. Austin?
He helped write the Mexican Constitution of 1824
He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas
He established a mission in Galveston Bay
He established the first significant Anglo colony in Texas.
Who am I?
I was the second most successful empresario. I established the town of Gonzales. My colony became prosperous in farming and ranching.
Stephen F. Austin
Philip Nolan
James Long
Green DeWitt
Use the following passage and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Which of the following is the best title for the passage above?
Spanish Settles Move to East Texas
Building Styles of Early Spanish Settlers
Purpose for Spanish Settlement of Texas
Early Spanish Settlers Adapt to their Environment
