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TX History IA #1 Review

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
2.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
3.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
4.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
5.

What is an example of Texans adapting to their environment in the dry and hot regions of Texas?

a)

People cut down trees in the rainforest to build homes

b)

People built adobe houses because there were few or no trees.

c)

Families built log cabins using the many trees found on the plains.

d)

Anglo families hired Native Americans to build brick homes.

6.

How did the Native Americans adapt to their environment?

a)

By relying on the natural resources and materials around them

b)

By copying European practices

c)

The Natives did not rely on natural resources

d)

By praying to their gods for food and water

7.
 What was the importance of Alonso Álvarez de Pineda's 
exploration of the Texas coast in 1519?
a)
 His exploration included
the first group of Europeans to enter what is now Texas.
b)
 His journey inspired conquistadores
to explore what is now Texas.
c)
He was the first European
to explore and map what is now the
Texas coastline.
d)
He led explorers to an
island near
present-day Galveston.
8.
The outpost built by La Salle in Texas was named......
a)
La Salle's House
b)
Fort Hood
c)
Fort St. Louis
d)
Fort Tiger
9.

Father Hidalgo is to "Grito de Dolores" as Stephen F. Austin is to _____________________.

a)

Texas Independence (for defeated Santa Anna)

b)

"The Father of Texas" (for first bringing Anglo settlers into Texas)

c)

Anahuac (for freeing William B. Travis from jail)

d)

San Antonio de Valero (for founding San Antonio)

10.

What is significant about 1821?

a)

The first Federal Constitution in Mexico is written

b)

Mexico gains its independence from Spain

c)

Alfonzo de Pineda maps the coast of Texas

d)

Fray Massanet settles San Francisco de los Tejas in East Texas

11.

Which of the following is NOT an influence of the Spanish on Texas?

a)

Rodeos

b)

Names of Cities & Rivers

c)

Foods & Culture

d)

None of the Above

12.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the Spanish developing the mission system?

a)

to spread their religion of Catholicism

b)

to find gold

c)

to protect their land claims in Texas from the French

d)

to expand their territory for resources and influence

13.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for Americans to migrate to Texas (a.k.a. PULL factors)?

a)

cheap land

b)

freedom of religion

c)

to escape debt

d)

to not pay taxes (for at least 10 years)

14.

What was the most significant battle in the Mexican War for Independence where the Republican Army of the North faced Arredondo's Army and lose miserably?

a)

Battle of the Alamo

b)

Battle of Velasco

c)

Battle of Lexington and Concord

d)

Battle of Medina

15.

Which of the following was a reason for the Spanish to re-establish mission in East Texas after abandoning them the second time?

a)

Lucrative opportunities in mining gold & precious metals

b)

the French were settling and colonizing Texas

c)

Possible trade opportunities with the French

d)

Native Americans were asking for the Spanish to come back

16.
What is the significance of 1821?
a)
LaSalle was killed by his own men
b)

Mexico gained independence from Spain

c)
Stephen F. Austin was imprisoned in Mexico
d)
The year of the Fredonian Rebellion 
17.
The first families that settled in SFA's colony was later known as...
a)
Fredonia
b)
Mier Y Teran 
c)
Austin's 1st Colony
d)
The Old Three Hundred
18.
What was so appealing about Texas that made Americans want to move there?
a)
cheap land
b)
wanted to fight in the war
19.
This is a mission system, what does it represent?
a)
Anglo settlement
b)
Spanish methods of settlement
c)
Spanish style of Architecture
20.
Why is 1718 an important date in Texas History?
a)
Corpus Christi de la Ysleta was founded
b)
San Antonio was Founded
c)
The first Anglo Settlement in Texas
d)
Fray Hidalgo's call for Independence
21.
What are the 3 Gs?
a)
God Gold Glory
b)
Gold Grain Gossip
c)
Glory Gains Grit
d)
Gash Gosh Gish
22.
- No more Anglo Settlers
- No more bringing in Slaves
- Tax on imported goods
- Gave preference to Mexican Empresarios
These are examples from the
a)
Law of April 6th, 1830
b)
Law of March 20th, 1827
c)
Law of May 12th, 1831
d)
Law of June 19th, 1830
23.

Which of the following had a negative effect on Spanish missions?

a)

Diseases brought by Spanish missionaries killed many American Indians

b)

American Indians were moved to the coast to make room for missionaries

c)

Fighting broke out among American Indians over trade with the missionaries

d)

American Indians starved because buffalo were wiped out by the missionaries

24.

The State Colonization Law of 1825 hurt the relationship between Texas and Mexico

a)

because Texans were allowed to have slaves and the Mexican government outlawed slavery

b)

because Mexicans were allowed to have slaves and the Texas government outlawed slavery

25.
Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Battle of the Alamo
c)
Goliad Massacre
d)
Battle of San Jacinto
26.
This document informed the Mexican President that U.S. influence was stronger in Texas than Mexican influence. This led to Law of April 6, 1830.
a)
Mier y Teran Report
b)
Stephen F. Austin Arrest
c)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
d)
Fredonian Rebellion
27.
Mexican Government sent this man to investigate the conditions in northern Texas 
a)
Hayden Edwards
b)
Mier y Teran 
c)
Sam Houston 
d)
Stephen F Austin 
28.
Anahuac settlers gathered at this place and drafted a set of resolutions to Mexico
a)
Turtle Bayou Resolution
b)
Fredonian Rebellion 
c)
Conflict at Anahuac
d)
Arrest of SFA
29.
What was the effect of the Mier y Teran report?
a)
The Mexican government passed the Law of April 6
b)
The Fredonian Rebellion
c)
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions
30.
What was the effect of the Law of April 6, 1830?
a)
The Texans were mad at the Mexican government and gathered at Turtle Bayou to make resolutions.
b)
The Fredonian Rebellion
c)
The arrest of Stephen F. Austin
31.
What was the effect of the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?
a)
The Mexican government passed the Law of April 6
b)
Austin was now angry with the Mexican government, and it led to the start of the Texas Revolution.
c)
The Law of April 6, 1830.
32.
Fill in the blank-The law of April 6, 1830, made it illegal to bring ___________ to Texas. 
a)
Anglos
b)
Africans
c)
Slaves
d)
Mexicans
33.
The law of April 6, 1830 stopped immigration from what country? 
a)
Europe
b)
Mexico
c)
United States
d)
Spain
34.
Which battle does the term "COME AND TAKE IT" come from?
a)
Battle of San Jacinto
b)
Battle of Medina
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of the Alamo
35.
What feelings were expressed in the Turtle Bayou Resolution in regards to President Anastasio Bustamente?
a)
They supported him and his policies.
b)
They were against him and supported Santa Anna.
c)
They wanted him to abolish the Guerrero Decree and allow slavery in Texas.
d)
They wanted more Mexican troops for protection from Native American raids
36.
Why was Steven F. Austin imprisoned in Mexico City?
a)
He was plotting to overthrow the Mexican government.
b)
He was caught bringing in more slaves into Texas from Louisiana.
c)
His letter was intercepted that told the Texans to go ahead with their plans to organize a local government.
d)
He insulted the Mexican president by questioning the new laws that were in place to control Texas.
37.
How did Austin's imprisonment impact his point of view on Mexico?
a)
He was still a loyal Mexican citizen
b)
He wanted to run for public office and make changes the democratic way.
c)
He was so upset that he left Mexico and went back to the United States in shame.
d)
He was now ready to go to war and unite against Santa Anna.
38.
Who was responsible for writing the Texas Declaration of Independece?
a)
James Fannin
b)
Santa Ana
c)
Sam Houston
d)
George Childress
39.
Name the general and dictator of Mexico, who later became a Centralist.
a)
Jose Urrea
b)
S.F.A
c)
Santa Ana
d)
William B. Travis
40.
What was the purpose of William B. Travis's letter?
a)
To send reinforcements & help
b)
To inform Americans of their plans
c)
To announce their victory
d)
To announce his surrender
41.
Name the battle in which Santa Ana surrendered to Sam Houston Texan Army?
a)
Battle of Gonzalez
b)
Battle of San Jacinto
c)
Grass Fight
d)
Battle of Goliad
42.
On March 27, 1836 James Fannin and 400 men were massacred in what city?
a)
Anahuac
b)
Goliad
c)
Gonzales
d)
San Antonio
43.
In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?
a)
Battle of the Alamo
b)
Battle of San Jacinto
c)
Battle of Goliad
d)
Battle of Gonzales
44.
Which battle lasted 13 days, inspired Texans to fight and resulted in the loss of many Mexican soldiers?
a)
Battle of San Jacinto
b)
Goliad Massacre
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of the Alamo
45.
Which region of Texas is the largest and most populated? [and it's the one that YOU live in]
a)
Coastal Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Mountains and Basins
d)
Great Plains
46.
Why did European countries start exploring the world?
a)
furs, trade, money
b)
gold, God, glory
c)
smallpox, mustangs, Cibola
d)
Texas
47.
What do we call the belief that the United States should own all the land from the Atlantic to the Pacific?
a)
Ashworth Act
b)
ratification
c)
Manifest Destiny
d)
none of the above
48.

What did Hayden Edwards do that upset the Mexican government?

a)

Stormed a Mexican fort

b)

Start the Fredonian Rebellion

c)

Killed Mexican officials

d)

Wrote a constitution that deemed Texas an independent state

49.

What was the main outcome of the Convention of 1836?

a)

Texians outlawed slavery

b)

Texians sent a peace treaty to Mexico

c)

Texas Declaration of Independence was written

d)

Texians decided to join the United States

50.

What was the Runaway Scrape?

a)

Texians fleeing from Native Americans in the area

b)

Mexicans fleeing from the Texian army

c)

Texians fleeing from the Mexican army

d)

Mexicans fleeing from the encroaching American army

51.

What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Velasco?

a)

Texas would continue to be a Mexican territory

b)

Mexico would retreat to the south of the Rio Grande River

c)

Texas would join the United States

d)

Mexico would recognize that Texas was its own country separate from Mexico

52.
Who did Texas fight for its independence?
a)
France
b)
Mexico
c)
Spain
d)
Great Britain
53.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1821
b)
1845
c)
1836
d)
1835
54.
Who was appointed head of the Texas military?
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Davy Crockett
d)
William B. Travis
55.
Looking at the map in which region did the majority of the battles take place?
a)
Mountains and Basins
b)
Gulf Coastal Plains
c)
Central Plains
d)
Great Plains
56.
Which battle does the term "COME AND TAKE IT" come from?
a)
Battle of San Jacinto
b)
Battle of Medina
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of the Alamo
57.
What problems did every president of Texas face?
a)
Problems with American Indians
b)
Large public debt
c)
Problems with Mexico
d)
All answers correct
58.
As president of Texas, why did Sam Houston want to downsize the military and the government?
a)
He knew Texas was not going to be attacked by any enemies.
b)
Most of the people in the government did not like Sam Houston.
c)
He wanted to reduce the public debt.
d)
Because Lamar wanted to reduce the size of Texas.
59.
Which treaty ended the Texas Revolution?
a)
Velasco
b)
Paris
c)
Versailles
d)
Guadalupe-Hidalgo
60.

As a Republic, what was Texas allowed to do?

a)

Make laws

b)

Govern their people

c)

Have a president

d)

All of the above

61.

After Texas gained its independence from Mexico, who did they elect as President of the Republic of Texas?

a)

Mirabeau Lamar

b)

Anson Jones

c)

Sam Houston

d)

David Crockett

62.

Who served as the second president of the Republic of Texas?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

George Washington

c)

Mirabeau Lamar

d)

James Fannin

63.

What differences did Mirabeau B. Lamar and Sam Houston have?

a)

Lamar didn't want to tax the people

b)

Lamar wanted Texas to stay independent

c)

Houston wasn't worried about the debt.

d)

Houston did not want to become part of the United States

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