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Father Hidalgo was famous for
his speeches that inspired Mexican people to fight for independence.
having 20 children in his lifetime.
leading a Mexican army and winning the Mexican War for Independence.
starting the first Mexico Independence Day.
When is Mexico's Independence Day?
September 16
October 11
December 25
July 4
Many of the locations where Spain built missions are now
cities
countries
states
nations
The Comanche and what other Native tribe fought against each other? They both fought against the Spanish.
Apache
Karankawa
Jumano
Caddo
In Spanish rule, who had the power?
King and queen
the people
Native Americans
Colonies
In which region were more missions located in Texas?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Why were most missions located in the Coastal Plains region of Texas?
There are more rivers in the Coastal Plains.
People prefer eating seafood to buffalo.
The Native Americans were nicer near the Gulf of Mexico.
Missions were evenly distributed throughout Texas.
What was one of the main goals of the Mexican War of Independence?
Mexicans wanted equal rights with Spanish citizens.
Mexicans wanted more rights than Spanish citizens.
Mexico wanted to have its own king and queen.
Mexico was satisfied with the Spanish Colonial rule.
Choose the statement that best completes the graphic organizer.
Citizens were not given a voice in government or a choice in representation.
Only Mexican citizens were given a voice in government and a choice in representation.
Spanish and Mexican citizens were give equal rights.
Choose a statement that best completes the graphic organizer:
Convert Native Americans to the Catholic faith.
Charge Native Americans rent to live in Missions.
Find the city of Cibola.
To learn about and respect new cultures.
After Mexico gained independence, what was the official religion in Mexico?
Moorish
Catholic
Baptist
Jewish
What is a Spanish Mission?
Religious communities established by Spanish Catholics to convert the Indians.
Only accepted religion for Spain during the colonizing era
An ordained minister of a church
Spanish word for fort.
What religion was the only accepted for Spain during the exploration and colonizing era.
Baptist
Hindu
Mormon
Catholic
A person with European descent that lived in the United States.
Priest
Anglo-American
African-American
Presidio
a place that people lived and worked to make their home. They did not have to share the same language or nationality.
European
Anglo-American
Settlement
Colony
The purpose of a _____ is to protect Spanish colonists.
colony
settlement
presidio
mission
San Saba was an example of a
mission
colony
Anglo
presidio
The Alamo is an example of a
mission
colony
Anglo
presidio
Who was the "Father of Education"?
James Bowie
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
Mirabeau Lamar
Who protected the citizens of the Republic of Texas?
Texas Rangers
Texas High Patrol
Sheriff
Cowboys
Which president created the most debt during his Presidency?
Sam Houston
MIrabeau Lamar
Anson Jones
Santa Anna
What was one reason the United States opposed Texas annexation?
Texas was a slave state.
Texas had too much land.
Texas did not have a government.
Texas had no leadership.
Which of the following was an advantage for the Republic of Texas?
Over a million dollars in debt.
A lot of inexpensive land.
Mexico never recognized Texas.
Which of the following was a challenge for the Republic of Texas?
People were able to make a living.
Austin became the capitol.
Over a million dollars in debt.
Who was President when Texas joined the United States?
Anson Jones
Sam Houston
Mirabeau Lamar
George Childress
Which President served twice?
Sam Houston
MIrabeau Lamar
Anson Jones
What is Austin often referred to as?
The Brother of Texas
The Father of the United States
The Brother of the United States
The Father of Texas
Name one reason Texans wanted Texas to be part of the United States:
They were concerned about defending Texas citizens from future attacks from Mexico.
They wanted to get rid of slavery in Texas.
They liked the American flag better than the Texas flag.
They wanted to build better railroads.
Name one reason the United States Congress did not want Texas to become part of the United States
Texas was too big and would be difficult to manage.
Texas didn’t have and gold or riches, so there wasn’t an advantage to adding the land to the United States.
The United States did not want to take on Texas’s debt.
Texas didn’t have any railroads, so it was difficult to travel to the capitol.
Who was President of the Texas when it stopped being a republic and became a state in the United States?
Stephen F. Austin
Mirabeau Lamar
Sam Houston
Anson Jones
What was the purpose of writing the Constitution of Texas?
Mexico wanted complete control over Texas
The United States wanted complete control over Texas
Texas had been annexed to the United States and needed to let citizens know their rights and responsibilities
What’s missing from the Venn Diagram?
Did not support becoming part of the United States.
Served in the Mexican army under Santa Anna.
Fought and died in the Battle of the Alamo.
A famous Texas Ranger.
Why is March 2nd an important date for Texans to celebrate every year?
Mexican Independence Day
The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed
The American Declaration of Independence was signed
The last battle was fought at San Jacinto
What was William Travis willing to do rather than surrender?
Sacrifice the women and children
Die
Switch sides and join Mexico
Burn the Alamo so Mexican forces couldn’t have it
All of these men, and others, died at what battle?
Runaway Scrape
Goliad Massacre
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of San Jacinto
Did Texans win the Battle of the Alamo?
yes
no
What battle started the Texas Revolution?
Battle of Gonzales
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of San Jacinto
Runaway Scrape
What effect did the Law of
April 6, 1830 have on Texas Colonists?
It made the Texas Colonists very angry and ready to fight
The Texas Colonists agreed with the Laws and were happy to follow them
It started the first Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16
The Law of April 6, 1830 started the fight at the Alamo
The Mexican Constitution of 1824 gave power to the citizens. Santa Anna overthrew this form of government and became a _________.
Dictator
President
King
Priest
What were 2 recommendations made by the Mier y Teran Report?
Prohibit slavery and stop immigration from the US
Make the Rio Grande the border between Mexico and Texas
Slavery and Texas Debt
Good land and established government
Who are 2 famous Empresarios?
Father Hidalgo and Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin and Martin de Leon
Sam Houston and Santa Anna
Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar
Why is the east side of Texas more green than the west side of Texas?
The east side of Texas gets more rain, so plants grow better there.
The west side of Texas gets more rain, so plants grow better there.
The person who made the map likes green
All of Texas gets the same amount of rain.
What region of Texas is shown on the map and described in the list?
*cactus, shrubs, pine trees in mountainous areas
*canyons, dry plateaus
*hot summers, cold winters, dry, windy
*few natural resources, very little water
*few major cities in this region
Mountains and Basins Region
Great Plains Region
North Central Plains Region
Coastal Plains Region
Which region of Texas appears to the least precipitation?
Mountains and Basins Region
Great Plains Region
North Central Plains Region
Coastal Plains Region
The landforms of the Great Plains region included plains, plateaus, escarpments, and canyons. Some of these are named Palo Duro Canyon, the Caprock Escarpment, and Edwards Plateau. Those who live in this region may see grasslands, cotton, wheat, short grasses and shrubs. Two of the largest cities in this region are Amarillo and Lubbock.
Which region on the map does the paragraph describe?
Mountains and Basins Region
Great Plains Region
North Central Plains Region
Coastal Plains Region
Stacy’s family often goes to the ocean for fun. However, being near the ocean has its problems. It gets more rain and sometimes even hurricanes. It is also very humid. Which region of Texas does Stacy call home?
Mountains and Basis
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Which of the following Texas regions is the most diverse from the others due to its climate, landforms, and vegetation (plant life)?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Which region of Texas appears to have the most rivers running through it?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Which region is being described?
Landforms: rolling prairies, rivers
Climate: hot summers, cool winters
Agriculture: farming and ranching
Major Cities: Fort Worth, Wichita Falls
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Using the grid, in which coordinates will you find Fort Worth?
C5
6D
5D
A3
What does "nomadic" mean?
Traveling from place to place with no permanent home, usually hunting an animal for food.
Normal, typical.
Living in one place, usually farming for food.
Canoeing along a river.
The Comanche were known for
their expert skills on horseback
their skills in a canoe
walking long distances to trade with other tribes across the continent
their vegetarian diet
The Lipan Apache were known for hunting with
Long bows and arrows
Guns
Short spears
Sharp knives
The Comanche were known for
their expert skills on horseback
their skills in a canoe
walking long distances to trade with other tribes across the continent
their vegetarian diet
What animal did both the Apache and the Comanche hunt for food and shelter?
Buffalo
Watermelons
Elephants
Fish
Based on the picture, what region of Texas did the Karankawa live in?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
The Jumano painted their faces with striped markings. What did this tell other tribes?
The Jumano were peaceful traders.
Danger! The Jumano were aggressive warriors.
It signified who was chief.
It marked who was sick.
What was the name of the river that the Jumano traded along?
Rio Grande River
Brazos River
Red River
Gulf Coast
Many tribes relied on the buffalo for
Food, clothing, shelter, and trading with other tribes
Food
Transportation
Power
The Jumano lived in
teepees
grass huts
buildings made of adobe bricks
they did not have shelter
Cabeza de Vaca's legend of the Cities of Cibola led to what development in Spanish exploration?
Cabeza de Vaca admitted he was lying about the Cities of Cibola and joined the Karankawa tribe.
B. The French believed Cabeza de Vaca's story but decreased the number of explorers they sent to Texas.
Cabeza de Vaca's description of the Cities of Cibola increase Spanish interest in exploring Texas.
The Spanish did not believe Cabeza de Vaca's claim of the city made of gold.
Although Francisco Coronado did not find a city of gold which of the following accomplishments did he achieve?
Coronado converted Texas Indians to the Catholic faith.
Coronado was the first European to travel across the northern part of Texas and claim the region for Spain.
Coronado stayed in Quivira and established a Spanish mission.
Coronado fought a long battle to keep France out of the Texas Panhandle.
La Salle followed the Mississippi River to the
Hudson Bay
Gulf of Mexico
St. Lawrence River
Atlantic Ocean
European explorers of North America were strongly motivated by
the quest to find a new political capital for Spain.
a need to find the mouth of the Mississippi River.
the desire to spread the practice of enslaving people.
an intense competition between nations to claim land.
Coronado and other Spanish explorers were motivated to lead expeditions to North America because of the stories they heard about
seven cities of gold.
a giant sea monster.
Horses that could fly.
an immortal native tribe.
What are the 3 G's that motivated many European countries to explore North America?
Goodness, Glory, Grace
Ghosts, Goblins, Gore
Gold, Riches, Money
Gold, God, Glory
Why did several European explorers want to find and claim land for their country?
More land meant more power.
Their home country was overcrowded
The explorers didn't believe anyone else lived in the "new" lands.
The explorers got to keep the land for themselves.
In the 1500s, which American Indian group lived in the Gulf Coast region of Texas?
Apache
Jumano
Lipan Apache
Karankawa
This picture shows the life of an American Indian group in Texas before European exploration?
Caddo
Apache
Pueblo
Karankawa
This picture shows the life of which American Indian group in Texas in the 1700s?
Caddo
Caddo
Comanche
Karankawa
This French explorer claimed part of Texas for his country. He helped establish Fort St. Louis in Texas in 1685.Who was this explorer?
Robert La Salle
Christopher Columbus
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
Francisco Vazquez de Coronado
Robert La Salle's expedition to Texas angered the rulers of—
Spain
France
Russia
Portugal
What phrase BEST fits in the blank box?
explored Mexico
explored Spain
explored Texas
explored Dallas
Which of the following answer choices explains the effect of the Great Depression on Texas?
The Texas economy was largely based on factories and was not affected by the Great Depression.
Most farmers and ranchers in Texas were able to overcome the problems of the Great Depression without losing their land or property.
The Great Depression, combined with the Dust Bowl, hit Texas farmers and ranchers very hard. As a result, many of them lost their land.
The Great Depression caused many oil field workers to relocate to rural areas in search of farm work.
The CCC was created in response to which of the following issues of the Great Depression?
Many young men were unemployed and could not find work during the Great Depression.
During the Great Depression there was an increase of economic opportunities in farming and ranching.
More factory jobs were available for young men in Texas during the Great Depression.
Farming was against the law in Texas during the Great Depression.
The Dust Bowl had which of the following impacts on Texas?
Farms and ranches in the Great Plains and Central Plains were moved to the Gulf Coastal Plains.
Failed farmers and ranchers migrated west, leaving behind much of their property and land.
Tornado touchdowns were at a record high during this time.
Farmers started planting crops that could be grown in the dry dusty climate.
The advertisement above was created in response to which of the following issues that impacted Texans during the early 1900’s?
The growing population increased the number and size of major cities.
The increased use of oil and gas created the invention of new products and led to economic growth.
Damage to land during the Dust Bowl created a need for better soil conservation.
Families were encouraged to conserve resources through rationing during World War II.
What is a dictator?
A kind of dilled potato popular in Germany.
A period of economic depression after WWI.
An airplane that was crucial to success in WWII.
A leader who gains complete control of a country's government.
Adolf Hitler was the dictator of what European country?
Europe
Germany
Italy
Texas
What was the name of Germany's new political party lead by Adolf Hitler?
Sauerkraut
Allies
Nazis
Monarchy
Which countries were known as the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Texas, the United States, and Mexico
Britain, France, the United States
Pearl Harbor
Who was the leader of Italy in the 1920's who promised to attack and conquer other countries?
Benito Mussolini
Emperor Hirohito
Adolf Hitler
President Franklin Roosevelt
Who was the dictator in Japan who planned to use military force to build a massive empire in East Asia?
Benito Mussolini
Emperor Hirohito
Adolf Hitler
President Franklin Roosevelt
What event was known as "The Day That Will Live in Infamy" and motivated the United States to join the Allied Powers during WWII?
The Mexican American War
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Germany invaded Poland
The Declaration of Independence
Which country attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor?
Texas
Germany
Japan
Hawaii
In the World War II poster, what did Rosie the Riveter symbolize to Americans?
American women who were placed in internment camps
American women who fought for the right to vote
American women who were opposed to the war
American women who took jobs in defense plants
What important function did the WASPs serve during World War II?
They transported supplies to US troops
They fought Japanese planes in ariel battles
They repaired airplanes that were damaged during battle
They prepared meals and provided first aid to men returning from battle.
What impact did rationing have on Texas families during World War II?
Rationing was used by families to conserve and share resources in the United States during World War II.
Most families rationed their donated food to older people in their community.
There was not enough food being produced in the United States during World War II due to rationing.
People living in the United States during World War II could buy as much food as they wanted without rationing.
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops arrived onshore at Normandy and surprised the Germans. This operation was known as
V Day
D-Day
VE-Day
New Year's Eve
German leader who led the Nazi Party
Benito Mussolini
Hirohito
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
What country did the United States drop the atomic bomb on?
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Germany
Mexico
VJ Day signaled the end of WWII. Which country surrendered on on VJ Day?
The United States
Germany
Mexico
Japan
During the ____ ____ , the United States and the Soviet Union engaged a competition to see who had the best technology in space.
Blue Moon
Cold War
Civil War
None of the above
The Space Race was considered important because...
it showed the world which country had the best science, technology, and economic system.
the Soviet Union was much more advanced in science and technology.
the United States is the largest country in the world.
we had an opportunity to win many medals.
Sputnik I was the name of the first successful satellite built by the _________ on October 4, 1957.
Canadians
South Americans
the Soviet Union
the United States
The race to the moon was called the ______ ________.
Amazing Race
Fastest Race
Space Race
Hardest Race
Which country was the first to have a man walk on the moon?
The United States
The Soviet Union
Mexico
Germany
A ____ government controlled the Soviet Union. This meant its citizens had very little freedom.
Democratic
Communist
Free Enterprise
Supply and Demand
The tension between the United States and the Soviet Union was known as the ______ because it was a war of words and threats instead of weapons.
WWII
Word War
Hot War
Cold War
The _________ were the first to have a satellite in space and a man in orbit.
Soviet Union
United States
Germany
Mexico
Why did both the United States and the Soviet Union want to work with German scientists?
German scientists were smarter than the other two countries
German scientists worked for less money and were cheaper to hire
German scientists had developed sophisticated rockets for military use during WWII
German scientists made better dilled potato dishes than anyone else
Who was the United States President who famously said, "We should go to the moon, not because it is easy but because it is hard,"?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joe Biden
John F. Kennedy
Herbert Hoover
On May 25, 1961, John F. Kennedy announced his goal to _______ before the decade was through.
orbit the Moon
fly a manned mission to Mars
put a satellite in space
put a man on the moon
Texas leads in many fields of innovation and research. Which area is represented by the pictures shown below?
conservation
aerospace
energy
agriculture
Which of the following quotes can be attributed to Michael DeBakey?
“After reviewing all facts, I am pleased to say that if the heart operation is needed, that it shall provide excellent results.”
“I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country — Victory or Death.”
“We lost good people that day. We will always remember the Challenger space crew and their contributions. They leave behind a lasting legacy of hope.”
“I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the American Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone.”
This event triggered a year long bus boycott by the African American community, known as the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Rosa Parks was arrested when she refused to give her bus seat up.
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech.
The assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Peaceful protests demanding equal rights for all people.
Look at the following web of information from the story. What would be the best title for graphic organizer?
Lyndon Johnson’s Jobs Before Becoming President of the United States
Ways President Johnson Improved Life for U.S. Citizens
How Lyndon Johnson Helped Mexican American Families Before His Presidency
Lyndon Johnson’s Goals as a U.S. Congressman
Jim Crow
Which title best completes the graphic organizer below?
Oktoberfest
Cinco de Mayo
Thanksgiving
Fiesta San Antonio
An area's culture is made up of
The country the people come from.
The language they speak, the food they eat, their religions, and their celebrations.
The natural resources in the area.
Only the religion of the group with the greatest population.
Compare the accomplishments of Adina De Zavala and Clara Driscoll.
What do they have in common?
They were both school teachers.
They contributed to the preservation of the Alamo.
They signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.
They wrote the state song, “Texas, Our Texas.”
