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Texas History Final Exam Review 2022

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following describes federalism?
a)
System with a weak central government and strong states
b)
System with a strong central government and weak states
c)
System of shared power between national and state governments
d)
System of shared power between national government and the king
2.
_______ gives each branch of government some ability to limit the actions of the other branches.
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
limited government
d)
separation of power
3.
Select the correct causes of the Civil War
a)
Slavery, Land, Tariffs, States' Rights
b)
Religion, Silver, Taxes, No Voice
c)
Slavery, Economies, Tariffs, States' Rights
d)
Expansion, Land, Gold/Silver, Disease
4.
What amendment ended slavery?
a)
12th Amendment
b)
13th Amendment
c)
14th Amendment
d)
15th Amendment
5.
The 14th amendment to the Constitution was the second of the "Reconstruction Amendments." What was the purpose of this amendment?
a)
to give African Americans the right to vote
b)
to give all American citizens equal protection under the law
c)
to abolish slavery
d)

to officially terminate the government of the Confederate States of America
6.
What amendment gave voting rights to African American males?
a)
12th Amendment
b)
13th Amendment
c)
14th Amendment
d)
15th Amendment
7.
How did the population shift during the Reconstruction era?
a)
urbanization to rural
b)
rural to urbaniztion
c)
Southerners moved to the North
d)
Southerners migrated to Europe
8.
This group of men fought in nearly every battle in West Texas along the Rio Grande.
a)
Buffalo Soldiers
b)
Mexican Soldiers
c)
Texas Rangers
d)
Native American Soldiers
9.
What year did the first successful oil well erupt, changing the Texas economy forever?
a)
1901
b)
1921
c)
1900
d)
1836
10.
Roosevelt's collection of laws and programs to help the nation to deal with the Depression was known as...
a)
the New Deal.
b)
the Square Deal.
c)
the Hundred Days.
d)
Public Works.
11.
This president thought the federal government should not get involved in the economy. As a result, many Americans blamed him for the Great Depression. This caused him to lose the election in 1932.
a)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
b)
Theodore Rooselvelt
c)
Herbert Hoover
d)
Calvin Coolidge
12.
Which event caused the United States to join World War II?
a)
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
b)
Zimmermann Telegram
c)
Pearl Harbor
d)
Germany invading Italy
13.
How did WWII impact the economy of Texas?
a)
Many companies went out of business due to lack of resources
b)
The economy grew due to rapid industry expansion
c)
Job opportunities disappeared in the cities
d)
More job opportunities in agriculture rather that industry
14.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law by President...
a)
Eisenhower
b)
Kennedy
c)
Johnson
d)
Nixon
15.
What is the belief that Americans will dominate territory from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean?
a)
Nativism
b)
Reservation
c)
Manifest Destiny
d)
Antebellum
16.
3.  Which of the following best describes the pull factors that brought immigrants to Texas in the mid-1800's?
a)
A.  war, escaping debt, and cheap soil
b)
B. cheap land, fertile soil and opportunity
c)
C.  fertile soil, democracy, war
d)
D.  cheap land, overcrowding, democracy
17.
What technological invention allowed West Texas farmers to have access to underground aquifers?
a)
barbed wire
b)
cotton gin
c)
railroads
d)
windmills
18.
Son of Comanche War Chief Peta Nacona and Cynthia Ann Parker, last leader of the Comanches 
a)
Quanah Parker
b)
Cynthia Ann Parker
c)
James Hogg
d)
Scot Joplin
19.
What term refers to "a period of great growth followed by sharp decline" which was seen in the oil industry in Texas.
a)
the "boom and bust" cycle
b)
the "high and low" cycle
c)
the "good and bad" cycle
d)
the "up and down" cycle
20.
Which region of Texas has the most oil fields?
a)
Coastal Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Great Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
21.
What women's issue does this cartoon best illustrate?
a)
women's voting rights
b)
women's health
c)
women's jobs
d)
women's equal pay
22.
What does the Judicial Branch of Government do?
a)
Make Laws
b)
Enforce Laws
c)
Interpret Laws
d)
Veto Laws
23.
Which group advocated for Hispanic-Americans during the Civil Rights Movement?
a)
NAACP
b)
LULAC
c)
Freedom Riders
d)
Topeka Board of Education
24.
Who is described as:
* Mexican-American WWII veteran
* creator of the American GI Forum
* pushed for the equality of ALL veterans
a)
Hector P. Garcia
b)
James L. Farmer
c)
Lulu Belle Madison White
d)
Barbara Jordan
25.
Who is described as:
* first woman elected to the TX state Senate
* first African American from the South elected to Congress
* strong supporter of Civil Rights
a)
Barbara Jordan
b)
Lulu Belle Madison White
c)
Ladybird Johnson
d)
Rebekah Jones
26.
How did the Civil Rights movement [and particularly the Voting Rights Act of 1965] affect voting in the U.S.?
a)
it INCREASED the number of African Americans who voted
b)
it REDUCED the number of Hispanics who chose to vote
c)
it LOWERED the voting age from 21 to 16, so more people could vote
d)
it RAISED the voting age up to 24 [when most people were getting married back then]
27.
This political cartoon is connected to which of the following passages:
a)
Civil Rights Act of 1964
b)
Equal Rights Act
c)
Education Act of 1965
d)
LBJ Act of 1966
28.
What amendment would this image describe?
a)
15th amendment
b)
14th amendment
c)
19th amendment
d)
10th amendment
29.
"Popular sovereignty" is the idea that political power belongs to the people.  How do most people demonstrate this political power?
a)
by voting in elections
b)
by getting jobs in local government
c)
by watching the news and staying informed
d)
by serving on juries
30.
What did the Dred Scott decision say?
a)
It considered slaves to be property without rights.
b)
It outlawed slavery in all U.S. states
c)
It required that slavery not be allowed in all new states
d)
It gave slaves all the rights of U.S. citizens
31.
Which branch of government creates laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial 
c)
Executive
d)
Legal
32.
The President is part of which branch of government?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
Financial
33.
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as?
a)
Bill of Laws
b)
Rules of of the United State
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
THE LAWS
34.
________ are protected by the Bill of Rights.
a)
no rights
b)
some rights
c)
limited rights
d)
individual rights
35.
The President's power to veto laws is an example of which principle?
a)
federalism
b)
checks and balances
c)
limited government
d)
popular sovereignty 
36.
The PEOPLE ultimately have the power over the government refers to which principle?
a)
popular sovereignty 
b)
republicanism
c)
federalism
d)
limited government
37.
What are the names of the two entities (groups of politicians) that make up the Legislative branch?
a)
House of Representatives and Senate
b)
House of Lords and House of Ladies
c)
House of Representatives and the President
d)
House of Cards and the Senate
38.
In 1929, a global economic crisis that started with the crash of the stock market became known as
a)
The Roaring Twenties
b)
The Recession
c)
The Great Depression
d)
The New Deal
39.
The Suffrage (right to vote) Movement ___________. 
a)
established the People's Party
b)
gave women the right to vote
c)
banned certain business practices
d)
abolished poll taxes
40.
James L. Farmer founded _____________.
a)
NAACP
b)
CORE
c)
SCLC
d)
LULAC
41.
Which of the following celebrates the end of slavery in Texas?
a)
Juneteenth
b)
Kwanzaa
c)
Million Man March
d)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
42.
Which of the following were reasons why the Longhorns were well suited for Texas?
a)
resistant to Texas fever
b)
they had long legs to aid them in the travel of long distances
c)
their horns protected them from predators 
d)
all are correct
43.
During his presidency, He signed both the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965 Voting Rights Act.
a)
Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ)
b)
John F. Kennedy (JFK)
c)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
d)
Richard M. Nixon
44.
Who was in charge the first Women's Army Corps?
a)
Oveta Culp Hobby
b)
Barbara Jordan
c)
Miriam Ferguson
d)
Susan B. Anthony
45.
In what year did Texas join the United States?
a)
1835
b)
1845
c)
1855
d)
1865
46.

Which region on the map is the North Central Plains region?

a)

Region 1

b)

Region 2

c)

Region 3

d)

Region 4

47.

Which region on the map is the Great Plains region?

a)

Region 1

b)

Region 2

c)

Region 3

d)

Region 4

48.

Which region on the map is the Mountains & Basins region?

a)

Region 1

b)

Region 2

c)

Region 3

d)

Region 4

49.

Which region on the map is the Coastal Plains region?

a)

Region 1

b)

Region 2

c)

Region 3

d)

Region 4

50.

When traveling from east to west across the state of Texas, which of the following describes the changes in physical geography that occur?

a)

The elevation decreases

b)

The elevation increases

c)

Wide open prairies span all across Texas

d)

Canyons and basins turns into coastal plains

51.

When traveling from west to east across the state of Texas, which of the following describes the changes in physical geography that occur?

a)

The elevation decreases

b)

The elevation increases

c)

Wide open prairies span all across Texas

d)

Canyons and basins turns into coastal plains

52.

Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history?

a)

American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment.

b)

Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas.

c)

Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common.

d)

European settlers in Texas

53.

Why is the year 1519 important in the history of Texas?

a)

It is the year Cortés lands and establishes the first permanent Spanish settlement.

b)

It is the year Cabeza de Vaca writes his account of his life in Texas.

c)

It is the year La Salle sails in search of the Mississippi delta and finds the Texas coastline instead.

d)

It is the year Alonzo Álvarez de Piñeda's expedition maps the Texas coast.

54.

7.1C

The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that

a)

Austin was established as the capital of Texas

b)

Moses Austin received permission to settle in Texas

c)

Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers

d)

Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico

55.

When the settlement at San Antonio was built in 1718, what was the significance of its location?

a)

Its location near the Rio Grande made it closer to threaten French forts there.

b)

It was the first time that native people wanted to live in missions.

c)

Its location by the coast meant means nearness to water supplies

d)

Its midway location between the Rio Grande and East Texas made supplying the mission easier.

56.

Which event happened on March 2, 1836?

a)

Surrender of Santa Anna

b)

World War I

c)

Texas declares its' independence from Mexico

d)

Fredonian Rebellion

57.

Who was the 1st elected President of the Republic of Texas?

a)

David G. Burnett

b)

Mirabeau Lamar

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Anson Jones

58.
Which explorer was the first to map the Texas coast and claim the area for the country of Spain?
a)
Pineda
b)
Coronado
c)
Cabeza de Vaca
d)
La Salle
59.
What were the three G's that motivated most people to come to the "new world"?
a)
Gold, God, and Glory
b)
Gifts, Gadgets, and Generosity
c)
Gratitude, Guidance, and Goodwill
d)
Goodness, Grace, and Growth
60.

Based on the map, which number represents the Red River?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

61.

Based on the map, which number represents the Rio Grande?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

62.

7.9A

If you were to build a mission in east Texas what materials would you most likely use

a)

wood

b)

rocks

c)

plastic

d)

metal

63.

7.2D

How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?

a)

It continued the empresario system in Texas.

b)

It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas.

c)

It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools.

d)

It transferred land from Native American settlers to Anglo settlers.

64.

7.1C

The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that

a)

Austin was established as the capital of Texas

b)

Moses Austin received permission to settle in Texas

c)

Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers

d)

Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico

65.

How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?

a)

The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.

b)

The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men.

c)

The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above.

d)

The rolling valley acted as a barrier and allowed the escape of Fannin’s men.

66.
What land purchases in 1803 doubled the size if the United States?
a)
Massachusett's Western Reserve
b)
The Mexican Cession
c)
Northwest Territory
d)
Louisiana Purchase 
67.

Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?

a)

To serve on a jury

b)

To enlist in the military

c)

To obtain a driver's license

d)

To shop at local businesses

68.

What impact did the objects shown above have on Native Texans' ability to settle in one location?

a)

The objects allowed them to dig and plant seeds more efficiently

b)

The objects allowed them to keep captured fish alive longer

c)

The objects allowed them to store and protect surplus crops

d)

The objects allowed them to cook maize

69.

The information listed in the box would most likely be used by historians to-

a)

Predict what life will be like in Texas

b)

Describe how the oil industry developed in Texas

c)

Explain how Texas became a state in the US

d)

Organize the changes over time that have occurred in Texas

70.

What inference can you make about the artifacts in the image?

a)

Coastal natives did not create their own jewelry

b)

Coastal natives only fished, but traded for small game

c)

Coastal natives fished, hunted and created or traded bone jewelry

d)

Coastal natives were not interested in crafts