WorksheetsMystery Bag
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What do the U.S. and Texas Constitutions have in common?
Bill of Rights & one branch of government
Separation of powers & checks and balances
Limited government-governor as chief executive
Judges elected by voters-restriction of freedoms
Which principle of government applies when citizens elect a governor?
Limited government
Checks and balances
Popular sovereignty
Separation of powers
The Texas Constitution of 1845 and the United States Constitution both included a Bill of Rights. Why did both Constitutions provide a Bill of Rights?
provide protection of individual liberties
list the counties and districts of Texas and the nation
list the counties and districts of Texas and the nation
outline the functions of the government
How did the Rio Grande River make a political impact on the development of Texas?
The river was impossible to cross, so few settlers from Mexico came to America
The Spanish and French fought for control over the river
The floods from the river created rich soil used by both Mexico and Texas
The river became an international border between the United States and Mexico
Which of these are reflections of Spanish culture in Texas?
celebration of Juneteenth
names of rivers, cities and landforms
freedom of religion
kindergarten and delicatessens
Which is the best example of the reason why immigrant groups settled in Texas?
French explorers came to establish missions
Spanish came looking for religious freedom
Anglos came from the U.S. looking for inexpensive land and economic opportunity
The English came to Texas to establish fur trade networks with American Indians
Why were some Americans AGAINST the annexation of Texas to the U.S.?
Threat of war with Spain
Battle of the Alamo
The expansion of slavery
Competition for rail lines
Which event would lead to war between the U.S. and Mexico?
The Mexican Cession
The Civil War
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
The annexation of Texas to the U.S.
Who can use the powers listed above?
Federal – president
Municipal – mayor
County – judge
State – lieutenant governor
Who is the list describing?
Anson Jones
James K. Polk
Pinckney Henderson
Stephen F. Austin
Based on the map, why was acquiring Texas in 1845 important to the United States?
It increased the size of the United States by one-third
The slave population of the United States decreased
Debts owed by the Republic of Texas were now a U.S. problem
The United States continued to carry out the principle of Manifest Destiny.
How did the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo affect the U.S.?
James K. Polk approved the Gadsden Purchase.
The slave trade was prohibited in Washington, D.C
The United States acquired the Mexican Cession
Indian tribes agreed to stop attacking settlers
Before annexation, Texans voted in favor of being annexed. Why were Americans hesitant of annexing Texas?
Texas had been its own country and might rebel to regain its sovereignty
they felt that the country was big enough and did not need any more territory
they thought Spain was likely to declare war to regain its lost territory.
Texas would be a slave state and would tip the balance of power in Congress.
Based on the map, what challenges would the Republic of Texas be up against?
lack of resources
limited access to coastal trade
attacks by Mexican troops and Indians
limited interactions with the U.S.
What's the best name for this timeline?
Events Leading to The Texas Revolution
Events Leading to the Annexation of Texas
Events Leading to Mexican Independence
Events Leading to the Civil War
Which person is correctly matched with his contributions?
Sam Houston
Juan Seguin
Mirabeau Lamar
James K. Polk
What was Sam Houston trying to tell his troops in the passage above?
He wanted Travis to send more reinforcements
He wanted Texas troops to fight courageously even though they might lose
He thought his words would make the Mexican army surrender and retreat
He was trying to convince the Texas army to surrender
Why was the Battle of San Jacinto so important?
Mexico welcomed the new Republic of Texas
Santa Anna’s army supported Texas troops.
Santa Anna’s defeat led to Texas independence.
Important Texas leaders were killed in the battle.
Which speaker would most likely keep fighting for the Texas Revolution?
Speaker A
Speaker B
Speaker C
Speaker D
Why was the Decree one of the causes of the Texas Revolution?
Texas colonists were worried that the Decree would hurt the economy.
The Decree stopped all new settlement in Texas
Texas colonists became suspicious of one another.
The Decree allowed too many immigrants into Texas.
Which historical era could these events be placed in?
Spanish Colonial
Mexican National
Revolution
Republic
What does this flag represent?
Copied from the American Revolution
Flew over the Battle of San Jacinto
One of the six nations that governed Texas
Battle of Gonzales which marked the start of the Texas Revolution
Which issue made Texas want to break free from Mexico?
guarantee of religious freedom
Mexican government having three branches
colonization allowed
slavery being outlawed
What was the outcome of these events?
Mexican lawmakers needed to write a new constitution
Texas settlers wanted independence from Mexico
Stephen F. Austin decided to bring settlers to Texas
The United States declared war against Mexico
What was the purpose of William Travis' letter?
To raise money for the Texas Revolution
To lead Texas soldiers against the Spanish Army
to send more weapons to help the Texans fight
to get people to come and help the defenders at the Alamo
