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Worksheets4th Grade Social Studies End of Year Game
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The term “Reconstruction” refers to the era when—
settlements in West Texas had to be rebuilt after Native American raids
Texas and other Confederate states seceded from the Union
laws were passed in Texas to maintain racial segregation
the economy, society, and politics of Southern states were restructured after the Civil War
Which of the following is not a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?
Voting in elections for public officials
Working at a job to earn money
Serving on juries when summoned (called upon)
Obeying all local, state and federal laws
This illustration best reflects the idea of—
Divine Nature
Survival of the Fittest
Manifest Destiny
Universal Expansion
Which best explains the role played by William B. Travis in the Texas Revolution?
He led the forces that defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.
He led the forces that fought to their death defending the Alamo.
He led the forces that surrendered at Goliad.
He was the first Anglo-American settler to declare the independence of Texas from Mexico.
Agricultural skills, industrial crafts, language, food and celebrations are examples of—
terms included in the Homestead Act
jobs from Mexico
ways immigrants influenced Texas
reasons to move to the South
Which best explains the migration (movement) of people from places in the first photograph to places in second photograph?
Texas ranchers stopped raising livestock because of competition.
New cities were built to replace farms and ranches
Texans preferred to live in larger cities because of their better climate.
New urban job opportunities and hardships on farms caused rural workers to move.
Why did Texans declare their independence from Mexico?
Texans had too few government officials serving in the Mexican government.
Texans did not want to learn Spanish or live under a democratic government.
Texans believed they were being denied their individual rights.
Texans wanted the Mexican government to move its capital city to Texas.
Which of these best completes the table above?
Sam Houston
Mirabeau Lamar
Anson Jones
George Childress
Which statement was true of both Spanish and Anglo settlements in Texas?
Both were found along the mountains near El Paso
Both built towns on the banks of the Rio Grande River.
Both settled in East Texas and the Coastal Region
Both concentrated most of their efforts around present-day San Antonio.
Which of these best completes the diagram above?
Texas became a Republic
Texas was annexed
Texas became the 28th state
Texas immigration began
None of the above
Which reason could be added to this diagram?
Sectionalism
Threats from other countries
Indian removal
Discovery of gold and silver
Farming is possible on the Great Plains because of —
its low elevation and large amounts of rainfall
its closeness to the Gulf of Mexico
irrigation and other dry farming techniques
cool summers and cold winters
Which Texas leader was most responsible for this headline?
William B. Travis
David G. Burnet
Lorenzo de Zavala
Sam Houston
Which conclusion is supported by these maps?
The Rio Grande became the center of Texas’ growing railroad network.
Railroads were spreading quickly throughout Texas in the late 1800s.
The amount of Texas railroad track increased until 1883 and then declined.
Mexican Americans served as workers on the Texas railroads
These special settlements were created by Spanish priests to convert Native American tribes to Christianity. In the center of each of these settlements there was usually a large building with an inside patio. At the opposite end was a Catholic church. The settlements described above were known as—
alamos
presidios
colonies
missions
The Texas Constitution establishes a state government with legislative, executive and judicial branches. Which constitutional principle is identified above?
Federalism
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Why did Governor Sam Houston oppose the secession of Texas in 1861?
He was ready to free all slaves in Texas.
He was a close friend of Abraham Lincoln
He believed the Union needed to be preserved (remain together).
He favored higher tariffs (taxes) on goods.
Which statement describes an economic impact of the oil industry on Texas?
It created new jobs and increased income for many Texans.
It caused major automobile manufacturers to move their factories to Mexico.
It led to an increase in farming and ranching opportunities in Texas.
It led to a gradual loss of job opportunities in Texas.
Which number indicates where Houston is located?
1
2
3
4
Based on the graph, the number of immigrants coming to Texas since 1990 has—
increased
decreased
remained constant
decreased and then increased
The invention of barbed wire and the use windmills led to —
an increase in the number of cattle trails from Texas to Kansas
the expansion of farming on the plains of West Texas
a decrease in the population of West Texas
the joining of the Plains Indians into Anglo culture
Which of these is the best title for the timeline above?
Presidents of the Republic
Manifest Destiny
Events of the Republic of Texas
Achievements of the United States
• Building hospitals where the population exceeds 190,000 residents • Maintaining court systems and jails • Building and maintaining roads and bridges • Keeping public records of deeds, births, marriages and deaths
Which level of government performs these tasks?
Municipal governments
County governments
State government
Federal government
During the 20th century, the oil industry most affected Texans by –
encouraging state residents to buy more cars
making farming more profitable
increasing the state’s industrialization and urbanization
increasing the state’s miles of railroad track
What was a direct result of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?
The island was modified by building a seawall.
Residents adapted to the environment by moving to houseboats.
The city council passed laws limiting the population of the city.
The National Weather Service began to monitor tides in Galveston.
