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Semester 1 Review

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is the head of the Executive branch?
a)
governor
b)
mayor
c)
president
d)
speaker of the house
2.
What is the name of the system that makes sure no branch of government gets too much power?
a)
judicial branch
b)
constitutional convention
c)
legislative branch
d)
checks and balances
3.
What are the first ten amendments called? 
a)
Constitution
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Torah
d)
Common Sense
4.
Which word means to approve or accept?
a)

amendment

b)
ratify
c)
legislative
d)
veto
5.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
a)
To have checks and balances
b)
To protect the federal government
c)
They thought the Constitution was too short
d)
To protect peoples' individual rights
6.

The highest law in the United States is the:

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Amendment Scroll

d)

Constitution

7.

Our three branches of government are:

a)

Legislative, Independent, Judicial

b)

Judicial, Executive, Legislative

c)

Local, State, Federal

d)

Tall, Grande, Venti

8.

In charge of the court system

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

9.

Responsible for writing and passing laws

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

10.

Includes the President

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

11.
Executive-Enforces Laws
Legislative- Makes Laws
Judicial- Interprets Laws
What principle of government is reflected in the structure of the Texas Government?
a)
It is based on Limited Government
b)
It is based on Separation of Powers
c)
It is based on Republicanism
d)
It is based on Federalism
12.

What is the Constitution?

a)

the laws and principles of our government

b)

a written plan of government for Mexico

c)

a letter declaring our freedom

d)

the laws for Texas

13.

What region of Texas offers the longest growing period?

a)

Mountains and Basins

b)

Great Plain's

c)

North Central Plains

d)

Coastal Plains

14.

What principle of the Constitution says that the National Government can declare war and coin money and the State Government can set up schools and set speed limits?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Federalism

d)

Limited Government

15.

Why do we make amendments to the Constitution?

a)

To change laws based on the current needs of the people

b)

We can't make amendments to the Constitution

c)

To keep laws the same

16.

What is an example of Texas's diverse heritage?

a)

Naming different cities and towns after Spanish and German words.

b)

Prohibiting Germans to celebrate Oktoberfest

c)

Naming different cities and towns after only Texas individuals

d)

Not allowing different cultures to celebrate their traditions

17.

What happened after Mexico won independence from Spain in 1821?

a)

The amount of Spanish missions increased

b)

The population in the Mexico increased

c)

The Mexican Government gave land to entrepreneurs

d)

American Indians welcomed the newcomers to Texas

18.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
19.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
20.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
21.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
22.
What correctly describes the Mountains and Basins region?
a)
Least amount of rain and least populated
b)
Most amount of rain
c)
More people live here than in any other region
d)
Largest region
23.
What are regions?
a)
Bodies of water
b)
Areas of land with physical features that set them apart from other areas of land
c)
A group of people with a shared set of beliefs, goals and religious customs.
d)
People who study the past.
24.

Rural= farm land/ not heavily populated

Urban = city/ heavily populated

a)

True

b)

False

25.

What people group was impacted negatively by the colonization that was taking place in Texas?

a)

Spanish

b)

Germans

c)

French

d)

Native Americans

26.

Oktoberfest, Cinco De Mayo, Folk songs, and Polka dancing are all examples of

a)

German influence in Texas

b)

Spanish influence in Texas

c)

Cultural Diversity

d)

French Influence in Texas

27.

Which of the following is an example of Texans interacting with the environment?

a)

Oktoberfest

b)

The Coastal Plains Region

c)

Building bridges and waterways

d)

The Civil War

28.

What would be a great reason to move from a rural area to an urban area?

a)

Rural areas are in danger of having more droughts

b)

Urban areas have more jobs and greater resources

c)

Rural areas have less job opportunities

d)

The crime activity is higher in the urban areas

29.

After Anglo- American immigration to Texas more people spoke--

a)

Spanish

b)

German

c)

English

d)

Czech

30.

Why did people want to come to Texas?

a)

Spanish came here to beat France

b)

Americans wanted cheap land to farm from

c)

French came here to find gold and treasure

d)

English wanted to convert Native Americans to Baptism

31.

Manifest Destiny refers to:

a)

War with Mexico

b)

The expansion of slavery

c)

America's territorial expansion

d)

Texas independence from Mexico

32.

Annexation is:

a)

The process of one country taking over all or part of another country

b)

The process of one state leaving a country

c)

America's plan to reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific

d)

Always a hostile takeover of someone else's land

33.

What is Manifest Destiny?

a)

1800s belief that English had the right to spread across the continent.

b)

1800s belief that Spanish had the right to spread across the continent.

c)

1800s belief that Americans had the right to spread across the continent.

d)

1800s belief that French had the right to spread across the continent.

34.

What is Decree?

a)

A legally binding command or decision (law)

b)

Something you graduate with from College

c)

A unlawful law that is passed

d)

A document that is passed by settlers

35.

He was the commander of the Texas Army.

a)

William B Travis

b)

Sam Houston

c)

James Bowie

d)

Stephen F Austin

36.

He was the dictator of Mexico.

a)

Juan Seguin

b)

Stephen F Austin

c)

Santa Anna

d)

Lorenzo de Zavala

37.

He was a TX Senator and Mayor of San Antonio.

a)

Hayden Edwards

b)

Santa Anna

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Juan Seguin

38.

He is known as the Father of Texas.

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Stephen F Austin

c)

Erasmo Seguin

d)

Juan Seguin

39.

He was imprisoned (jailed) for treason.

a)

William B Travis

b)

Sam Houston

c)

James Bowie

d)

Stephen F Austin

40.

He was the 1st President of the Texas Republic.

a)

Stephen F Austin

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Lorenzo de Zavala

d)

George Childress

41.
How did the Treaty of Velasco contribute to the Mexican War?
a)
The Treaty of Velasco called for Mexican forces to attack Texas in the event that Polk became president of the United States.
b)
The Treaty of Velasco allowed Mexican troops to cross the Rio Grande without fault.
c)
The Treaty of Velasco placed the Texas border at the Rio Grande and Mexico refused to honor it.
d)
Pancho Villa had signed the Treaty of Velasco and refused to honor it.
42.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1832
b)
1836
c)
1845
d)
1860
43.
Which treaty ended the Texas Revolution?
a)
Velasco
b)
Paris
c)
Versailles
d)
Guadalupe-Hidalgo
44.

What early battle gave Texans the courage to start a revolution?

a)

The Battle of the Alamo

b)

March on San Antonio

c)

Battle of Hastings

d)

Battle of Gonzales

45.

Which battle had a flag with “Come and Get It” printed on the front?

a)

Gonzales

b)

Goliad

c)

Alamo

d)

San Jacinto

46.

Why was the convention of 1836 an important meeting?

a)

because it took place in Washington-on-the-Brazos

b)

because Santa Anna had arrived in San Antonio

c)

because the leaders declared Texas independent of Mexico

d)

because George C. Childress was in charge of writing the declaration.

47.
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
48.
No more U. S. Immigration, no more slaves, custom duties (tax) charged on U. S. imports.
a)
Mier y Teran Report
b)
Stephen F. Austin Arrest
c)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
d)
Law of April 6, 1830
49.

What was the primary outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

Texians lost and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" created a unity between all Texians against the Mexican government

b)

Texians won and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" created a unity between all Texians against the Mexican government

c)

Mexicans lost and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" was a symbol of the end of the Texas Revolution

d)

Mexicans won and it effectively ended the Texas Revolution

50.
Name the battle in which Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston Texan Army?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Grass Fight
c)
Battle of San Jacinto
d)
Battle of Coleto
51.
In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?
a)
Battle of the Alamo
b)
Battle of San Jacinto
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of Goliad
52.

Lamar moved the capital to Waterloo (Austin) because:

a)

it was more central and he hoped to grow the RoT west

b)

To make Sam Houston mad

c)

to be closer to the natives to fight and remove them from the RoT

d)

to honor SFA

53.
Why did Mexico refuse to acknowledge the Treaties of Velasco?
a)
The Mexican government had executed Santa Anna.
b)
They felt Santa Anna only signed them because he feared for his life.
c)
Velasco was an enemy of the Mexican Army.
d)
There was no Treaty of Velasco
54.
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
55.
Why is Mirabeau B. Lamar known as the “Father of Texas Education”?
a)
He persuaded Congress to set aside acreage for public schools in each county.
b)
Because he was a college professor.
c)
He forced all Texas residents to pay a school tax for each child in the family.
d)
His father was the president of Harvard.
56.
What event caused the Texas capital to remain in Austin?
a)
The Santa Fe Expedition
b)
The Cordova Rebellion
c)
The Archives War
d)
The Battle of Walker's Creek
57.
As president of Texas, why did Dr. Anson Jones say, “The Republic of Texas is no more.”  on Feb. 19th, 1846?
a)
That was the day Texas was annexed and became the 28th state in the United States of America.
b)
That was the day Mexican forces defeated Texas forces at the Rio Grande.
c)
Great Britain had finally taken Texas as a protectorate.
d)
That was the day that Texas became known as Coahuila y Tejas.
58.
What was the paper money issued during Lamar's presidency to help resolve the Republic of Texas' large debt?
a)
Archives
b)
Tariff
c)
Redbacks
d)
Annexation
59.

What was established to protect Texans from Native Americans & Mexican attacks? John 'Jack' Coffee Hays was a leader among them.

a)

Texas Navy

b)

Texas Army

c)

Texas Rangers

d)

Santa Fe Expedition Leader

60.
What year did Texas get annexed into the United States?
a)
1718
b)
1821
c)
1836
d)
1845
61.
Why did many people move to the Republic of Texas?
a)
To help fight Santa Anna
b)
They were angry about the Alamo
c)
For better economic opportunities & land
d)
Because they wanted to become Catholic
62.

Who were the two biggest threats militarily to the Republic of Texas?

a)

Mexico and United States

b)

Spain and Mexico

c)

Native Americans and United Kingdom

d)

Mexico and Native Americans

63.

Why was the United States hesitant to annex Texas?

a)

The U.S. was already so big and anymore land would be too much

b)

Texas was it's own country and might rebel again if they join the U.S.

c)

Texas was a slave state and would tip the balance of Congress

d)

If they joined then they would be at war with Native Americans

64.

Which United States President wanted to annex Texas into the United States and then did so?

a)

James Polk

b)

George Washington

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

Abraham Lincoln

65.

Why was this flag important?

a)

Was the flag during the war of 1812

b)

Signified the beginning of the Revolution

c)

People use it for bumper stickers

d)

Flag flew during the battle of the Alamo

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