Worksheets2021-2022 Midterm Exam Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which event did NOT take place during the Texas Revolution?
The Mexican American War
Sam Houston is elected as leader of the Texas Army
Stephen F. Austin wrote a letter to Santa Anna
William B. travis is given command of the Alamo
Which group was created to protect Texas settlers from Native Americans AFTER the Texas Revolution?
Texas Militia
Army of the Republic
United States Army
Texas Rangers
What problem did the EARLY Republic of Texas face?
United States Interference
other countries did not recognize them as a nation
Lack of strong leaders
What is Mirabeau Lamar MOST remembered for?
He developed the Texas Education System
He moved the Texas capital to Houston
He was the first president of Texas
Why was Sam Houston MOST likely elected president of 1836 with 80% of the vote?
Most Texans were aware of his background and support of the Indian tribes.
Most Texans mistrusted his opponents
Most Texans admired his leadership skills
He attracted the support of people favoring US annexation
Which of the following was Anson Jones the leader of?
Spain when it ruled Texas
Texas as a Republic
Mexico when it controlled Texas
Texas as a state
Which issue concerning Texas worried the President of the United States before annexation?
Native Americans in Texas
War with Spain
slavery
paying Texas' debt
Why did Texas want to be annexed by the United States?
They would pay Texas' debts
Texas could remain an independent territory
Conflicts with Mexico
How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?
Texas was admitted to the United States
New borders were established for Texas
Many anglos moved to Texas
slavery expanded
What ended the Mexican War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Battle of San Jacinto
Capture of Santa Ana
The US army surrendered
Where did Germans primarily settle in Texas?
Amarillo
Brownsville
El Paso
New Braunfels
How has Italian culture influenced Texas?
Enchiladas & Christianity
Bratwurst & Lutheran
Pasta & Catholicism
What happened in 1821?
Texas had a boundary dispute with Mexico
Mexico invaded Texas as a country
Texas invaded Mexico
Mexico gained its independence from Spain
How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?
The thick forrest provided protection for Fannin and his men
The deep valley allowed the Mexicans to attack Fannin and his men from above
The open prairie allowed the Mexican Army to surround Fannin and his men
The rolling hills provided protection when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting
How did European Immigrants influence Texas in the mid-nineteenth century?
Cultural conflicts challenged local leaders
Many new towns were established
schools began teaching 2 languages to students
Spanish ranchers were displaced from grazing land
Which of the following is a primary source?
the diary of a Texas colonist
biography of a Texas colonist
a website that lists settlers living in Texas
a newspaper written by a Texas historian
What physical feature do the Great Plains & Coastal Plains have in common?
few water sources
cold winters & humid summers
flat land good for farming & ranching
major cities
What is the capital of Texas?
San Antonio
Alice
Austin
Houston
Compare the Coastal region of Texas with the Mountain & Basin Region:
Coastal Texas has more rivers
Coastal Texas has more mountains
Mountain & Basin region has more farming
Mountain & Basin region has long summers & warm winters
Which statement BEST supports the point of view that Texans need to conserve water?
The greatest amount of ground water is used to irrigate crops
some people in cities want to move water from the Mississippi river
the demand for water by communities and farms is rapidly increasing
many bays along the Gulf of Mexico need fresh water to support marine life
How did Mexican officials try to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to empresarios?
requiring settlers to practice the catholic religion
making them take Spanish tests
making them wear Spanish clothing
Which leader in Texas surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers at the Battle of Coleto Creek
Lorenzo de Zavala
James Fannin
Ms. Cavazos
Sam Houston
What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
He served as the first governor of the state of Texas
He was the primary author for the Texas Declaration of Independence
He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution
First President of the Republic of Texas
Which Spanish Catholic priest worked with French officials to bring missions to East Texas?
Jose de Escandon
Francisco Hidalgo
Antonio Margil de Jesus
Fray Damian Massanet
Why did the Spanish decide to move Mission La Bahia from the coast to along the Guadalupe River?
there was a lack of freshwater resources in the coastal area
there was constant threats of French attacks on the missions
Conflicts with Native Americans
We needed more land for grazing and cattle herds
