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WorksheetsTexas History Final Exam Review 2022/23
Total questions: 131
Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins
In which era did the Europeans establish missions, presidios, and towns on North American lands occupied by Native Americans?
Natural Texas and Its People
Age of Contact
Spanish Colonial
Revolution and Republic
Which event took place after the Civil War and before World War II?
the Texas Revolution
the U.S.–Mexican War
World War I
the Mexican Revolution
Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history?
European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian tribes.
Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common.
Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas.
American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment.
You have been assigned a research paper about life in early Texas. You need to include some primary source material in your paper. Which of the following is a primary source?
the biography of a Texas colonist
a computer database of settlers living in Texas
a newspaper article written by a Texas historian
the diary of a Texas colonist
Which city is marked by the letter E on the map above?
Houston
Dallas
El Paso
San Antonio
What similarities did the Apache and Comanche share?
They were nomads who depended on buffalo for survival.
They built permanent homes and gathered wild plants for food.
They were farmers who grew corn and other vegetables.
They lived near the coast and got their food by fishing.
Which of the following is a natural resource?
electricity
gases
water
concrete
How is the amount of precipitation in East Texas different from the amount in West Texas?
West Texas gets more than 75 cm of precipitation per year.
East Texas gets approximately 25 cm or less precipitation per year.
West Texas gets more snow than East Texas.
East Texas gets more rain than West Texas.
An Internet site may be considered a trustworthy source of information if it:
is linked to other sites
has extensive usable graphics
is sponsored by government
has contributions from fans
When traveling from east to west across the state of Texas, which of the following describes the changes in physical geography that occur?
Canyons and basins turn into coastal plains.
The elevation decreases.
Wide open prairies span all across Texas.
The elevation increases.
Which of the following is a quality of Texas Natives?
They destroyed their environment by using it up and moving on.
They respected the environment and protected the natural resources.
They did not use natural resources.
They did not need the environment.
Which of the following cultures included a tribe called Tejas?
Wichitas
Apache
Caddo
Conchos
Which country was Texas part of during the time period shown on the map?
France
Spain
Mexico
United States
How did the introduction of horses to North America benefit the plains Indians of Texas?
By making the harvest of crops more effective
By helping them to herd cattle better than before
By making the harvesting of cotton more efficient
By allowing them to follow and hunt buffalo more easily.
Which statement explains one of the motivations behind Manifest Destiny?
“These are the times that try men’s souls: the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country. . . .”
“That it is the duty of the women of this country to secure to themselves their sacred right to the elective franchise.”
“And that claim is by the right . . . to overspread and to possess the whole of the continent which Providence has given us. . . ."
“I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free. . . "
Which description is an example of an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence?
Equality — People’s education should be equal in every state.
Wealth — People’s salaries should be dependent on their skills.
Happiness — People can do lawful things that they enjoy.
Patriotism — People can choose to join any of the armed forces.
Based on this map, which of the following statements is true about Texas Indians. (7.2A, 21C)
The Comanches were originally from Central Texas.
The Apaches drove the Comanches into Wyoming.
The Comanches drove the Apaches into West Texas and New Mexico.
The Comanches lived along the Gulf Coast.
Why do historians divide the past into eras? (7.1A)
to identify major events
to remember when events occurred
to make their studies more manageable
to determine how long ago people lived
Which region on the map is shown in red?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Which region on the map is identified in green?
Central Plains
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
Which region is shown in red?
Great Plains
Central Plains
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
Which region is shown in orange?
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Central Plains
Mountains and Basins
Who is considered the father of Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
Martin de Leon
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Sam Houston
What allowed empresarios like Stephen F. Austin to attract colonists to Texas?
promising them riches in Texas
paying for their moving expenses
religious freedom
good land at low prices
How was the new Mexican government different from the old Spanish government?
It gave more rights to women.
It had three branches of government
It was led by a king and queen.
It granted everyone religious freedom.
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
Which group likely viewed the construction of new Spanish missions with suspicion?
Catholic priests
American Indian tribes
Conquistadors
Anglo settlers
The images above are most closely associated with what important event in Texas history?
the Fredonian Rebellion
the Protest at Anahuac
the Battle of Gonzales
the Convention of 1832
Who was in command of the Texan army?
Santa Anna
Sam Houston
David G Burnet
Stephen F Austin
What was the purpose of the Victory or Death letter, written by William B. Travis in 1836?
Travis was explaining his decision to immediately surrender his army
Travis wanted the U.S. Army to declare war on Mexico as soon as possible
Travis was ordering his soldiers to retreat to the U.S.
Travis needed reinforcements to help him fight against Mexico
The year 1519 is significant to Texas History because...
Texas won their independence from France
Texas formed a state with Coahuila.
Alonso Alvarez de Pineda mapped the coast of Texas
Mrs. St. Julian was born
In 1821,
Texas was annexed to the United States
Mexico won their independence from Spain
The final battle of the Civil War was fought.
Mrs. Byrd was born.
Troops will be dispersed to ensure laws are followed.
Higher tariffs placed on imported goods
All of these were part of what?
What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
First Governor of Texas
Wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence
Helped write the Texas Consitution
First President of the Republic
In which of the following years was Santa Anna defeated, ending the Texas Revolution?
1821
1829
1836
1845
"...we would rather die in these ditches than give up to the enemy." - James Bowie
How did james Bowie feel about defending San Antonio?
He was afraid of dying
Texas would fall to the enemy
He was willing to die to defend
Texas couldn't be saved
How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?
The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.
The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers
The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above.
The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting.
Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?
Council House Fight
Siege of the Alamo
Election of Sam Houston
Settlement of Nacogdoches
Tracy was studying Texas settlement and the Alamo. She found this diary entry. What can she do to find out if this really is the diary entry of someone living at the Alamo?
Find someone who knows a lot about the fighting at the Alamo.
Compare the diary to other diary entries written by people at the Alamo and research the names of the people who stayed at the Alamo
Find someone who knew a Susannah living in San Antonio.
Compare the diary to other diary entries written by early settlers and research the names of the people who lived in San Antonio.
Which of the following accurately describes the geographic pattern illustrated on the map above?
Both armies had to cross expansive mountain ranges to meet on the battlefield.
With each battle the Mexican troops were farther away from the Mexican capital.
Mexican soldiers traveled the entire distance of the Rio Grande River to each battle.
Both armies were challenged to get supplies because they were so far away from ports
Based on the information in the excerpt above, one of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to —
align themselves with Santa Anna
begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna
petition Santa Anna to grant them independence
call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president
The graphic above illustrates Stephen F. Austin’s changing
attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought
about because of Austin’s —
arrest by Mexican officials
creation of the Mier y Terán report
work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830
participation in the Fredonian Rebellion
Who was the commander of the Mexican Army at the battle of Coleto Creek?
General Urrea
General Cos
Santa Anna
Captain Tenorio
What was the defining characteristic of the Texas Revolution era?
Rising tensions between Texas settlers and the Mexican government, which led to Texas independence
The competition between France and Spain to claim land in Texas
The study of the American Indians and where and how they lived in Texas
The independence of Mexico from Spain
Why were Haden and Benjamin Edwards upset with Stephen F. Austin?
Austin supported the Mexican government in their rebellion.
Austin would not help repay their loan to the Mexican government.
Austin sided with the Americans in the Fredonian Rebellion.
Austin sent an army to help them.
The Runaway Scrape was the _____.
flight of Anglo Americans away from Santa Anna's army
escape of some slaves from Anglo Americans farms
flight of Tejanos away from Houston's army
retreat of Santa Anna's army
What treaty ended the Texas Revolution?
Treaties of Velasco
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of the Alamo
Treaties of Paris
What was the main purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
To make fun of the Texans who were fighting under Santa Anna
To end the civil war between centralists and federalists
To show support for Bustamante's violations of the constitution
To explain why Texas rebels attacked the troops at Anahuac
Who was victorious at the Alamo?
Sam Houston
Texas Army
William B. Travis
Santa Anna
How did the Texans win the Battle of San Jacinto?
4 million U.S. soldiers showed up to help
Abducting Santa Anna when his soldiers were having dinner
Houston caught the Mexican army off guard and used the areas geographic features
Remembering the Alamo!
What does this letter imply when it says: "shall never surrender or retreat" and "VICTORY OR DEATH" ?
They they will be fine
They need help
Freedom is worth dying for
None of the above
Which title best fits the graphic organizer?
Law of April 6, 1830
Mexican Constitution of 1824
Colonization Laws
Texas Revolution
Analyze. What can you conclude from this chart?
Settlers supported the terms of the law
It led settlers to support Santa Anna
Mexico wanted to fix relations with the settlers
Increased tensions between the Texans and Mexican government which led to the Texas Revolution
Why did Texans declare independence from Mexico?
Slavery was abolished
They outnumbered the Mexicans
Santa Anna (Mexico) took away their rights by taking away the Constitution of 1824.
They wanted Spain to take control
During the Mexican war for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in —
victory for the Republican Army
arrests of many revolutionary fighters
calls for the filibusters to invade Texas
defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee expedition
One way Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios was by —
introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers
requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion
administering Spanish language tests to settlers
expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing
Which successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, located land for the first Austin colony, and eventually supported Texas independence?
Martín De León
José Francisco Ruiz
Lorenzo de Zavala
Erasmo Seguín
Settlers in the Austin colony adapted to the climate conditions in Texas by —
planting most of the land with cotton
working only during the winter months
building homes with a central breezeway
constructing some of the first public pools
How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?
It continued the empresario system in Texas.
It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas.
It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools.
It transferred land from Mexican settlers to Anglo settlers.
While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a representative government in Mexico, it specifically restricted the people’s right to —
own private property
start small businesses
freely practice any religion
settle north of the Rio Grande River
As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to —
negotiate a treaty with the American Indian tribes
establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales
continue the work that Moses Austin had started in Texas
join with Martin De León doubling the size of his land holdings
Which filibuster was captured and executed in 1822 after leading an army into Nacogdoches and declaring Texas' independence from Spain?
Peter Bean
James Long
William Magee
Philip Nolan
As a result of the efforts of empresarios, how did the population of Texas change?
Indentured servants from Europe moved to Texas.
Enslaved African Americans were brought to Texas.
Mexican settlers outnumbered Anglo settlers in Texas.
Migrants from Europe populated Texas in large numbers.
The Mexican National Era is characterized by
Mexico gaining its independence from Spain and empresarios bringing settlers to Texas
Spain establishing missions in Texas to protect its claim against other European powers
Texas becoming its own state and fighting for its independence from Spain
Spanish missionaries moving to Texas to convert the Native Indians to Catholicism
Which empresario introduced ranching traditions to Texas.
Santa Anna
Stephen F Austin
Martin de Leon
Green DeWitt
Check all that apply for "Anglo Purposes for Settlement"
build missions and spread Christianity
Seek adventure and a new life
Escape problems of debt
Gain cheap land for agriculture
In the U.S., farm land sold for approximately $1.25 per acre. How much did Stephen F. Austin charge per acre of land in his colony?
$12.50 per acre
$1.25 per acre
12.5¢ per acre
$125 per acre
The Mexican Revolution against Spain began because –
The people were not treated equally politically, economically or socially
The King of Spain would not approve the Mexican Constitution of 1824
The Spanish government was not taking enough tax money from the people
New colonization laws favored Anglo American settlers
How did Spanish officials respond to filibusters making claims to land in East Texas?
How did settlers modify their environment? (select all that apply)
Built their own furnishings
Built houses from timber
Farmed cash crops
Learned spanish
Which characteristic of Texas society is reflected in the many types of festivals held in March?
Wealthy
Religious
Culturally diverse
A strong sense of civic responsibility
Which statement about Texas voter participation is best supported by information in the table?
Texans turned out in record numbers to vote in the 2012 election.
Registered voters in Texas have little interest in presidential elections.
The largest number of Texans voted in the presidential election in 1992.
Fewer than half of Texans who are of voting age voted in presidential elections.
Which industry experienced a boom most likely due to international conflict and crisis?
Oil
Lumber
Cattle
Cotton
Based on the data in the above table, how is the age distribution of Texas’ population projected to change in the future?
The overall population of Texas will increase, while the group of those aged 45- 64 will grow least.
Texas’ population will double by the year 2040, while the group of those aged 5- 17 will grow most.
The overall population of Texas will increase, while the group of those aged 65 and over will grow most.
The population of Texas is expected to decrease, while the group of those aged 0-4 will only slowly increase.
Which factor likely contributed most to the trend represented in the graph?
Federal quotas for immigration from Arab nations
Rising crude oil prices in Texas
Lack of a state income tax
Conflict and upheaval in some Arab nations
Based on the information in the excerpt above, how did the Texas economy change following the 1980s decline in oil prices?
Jobs were created in new industries.
Taxes on oil and gas production were raised.
Incentives were offered to relocating businesses.
Government subsidies were given to the oil and gas industry.
During the 20th century, Texas cities expanded rapidly as great numbers of people moved from farms and ranches to urban areas to find work. What was ONE effect of this population shift?
Food shortages occurred in rural areas.
Suburbs grew around large cities
Pollution increased within rural areas.
Agricultural jobs increased in cities.
Innovations in transportation have greatly increased our dependence on _______________ . These innovations include development of convenient ___________________, space exploration, multi-car families, some trains, and others. Many are calling for conservation of this critical resource. Which terms best complete the paragraph in order?
fossil fuels...air travel
water...computers
land...air travel
fossil fuels...schools
People immigrating to Texas in recently have changed Texas by...
overcrowding colleges.
creating new political parties.
expanding tourism.
adding cultural diversity.
Mexican-American girls celebrate achieving maturity with a ,,,
Dias celebres
Bat mitzvah
Sweet 16 Party
Quinceanera
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST COMPLETES THE DIAGRAM?
REASONS FOR ESTABLISHING SPANISH MISSIONS
EFFECTS OF THE TEXAS REVOLUTION
CAUSES OF THE EXPLORATION OF TEXAS
IMPACT OF TEXAS INDEPENDENCE
THE CHARACTERISTICS LISTED IN THE BOX REFER TO WHICH MAJOR ERA IN TEXAS HISTORY?
CIVIL WAR
COTTON, CATTLE & RAILROADS
AGE OF OIL
AGE OF CONTACT
WHAT WAS THE EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS LIKE THE ONE DESCRIBED ABOVE?
OIL DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES, SUCH AS STRONGER DRILL BITS, ALLOWED FOR DEEPER DRILLING AND INCREASED OIL PRODUCTION.
NEW DRILL BITS HELPED THE OIL INDUSTRY REDUCE POLLUTION AND WASTE.
INNOVATIONS ALLOWED ALL TEXANS TO BENEFIT FROM THE WEALTH PRODUCED BY THE OIL INDUSTRY.
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS RARELY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON INDUSTRY.
THE IMPORT AND EXPORT DATA ON THE GRAPHIC SUPPORTS WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CONCLUSIONS
ECONOMIC PROBLEMS IN MEXICO WOULD HAVE LITTLE EFFECT ON THE TEXAS ECONOMY.
THE VALUE OF CHINESE EXPORTS TO TEXAS DECLINED FROM 2011 - 2013
FOREIGN TRADE IS NOT VERY IMPORTANT TO THE TEXAS ECONOMY.
TEXAS HAS DEVELOPED AN INTERDEPENDENT ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIP WITH MANY COUNTRIES.
THE TEXAS BORDER DISPUTE ILLUSTRATED IN THIS MAP WAS SETTLED BY THE –
FREDONIAN REBELLION
CIVIL WAR
COMPROMISE OF 1850
TEXAS REVOLUTION
"BOON AND BUST" CYCLES ARE BEST DESCRIBED AS –
PERIODS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH FOLLOWED BY PERIODS OF ECONOMIC DECLINE.
THE IMPACT OF NEW WEAPONS DURING TIMES OF WAR.
PERIODS OF TIME DURING WHICH A STATE'S POPULATION GROWS, THEN DECLINES.
TIMES IN LIFE IN WHICH EVERYTHING GOES YOUR WAY, BUT ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME.
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING LISTS FOUR MAJOR EVENTS IN TEXAS HISTORY IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER (THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY OCCURRED)?
A
B
C
D
ARTICLE I, SEC. 3A OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION REFLECTS WHICH PRINCIPLE OF GOVERNMENT?
FEDERALISM
SEPARATION OF POWER
REPUBLICANISM
INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
Based on the information in Mirabeau Lamar's speech, what was his position concerning the annexation of Texas into the United States?
Texas had improved greatly since its beginning, so annexation was no longer needed.
It was vital to Texas' livelihood to join the United States.
With its familiarity to Mexico, he felt the need to become part of Mexico again.
Eventually the need to annex into the United States could become an option.
Which of the following events best matches the information in the excerpt?
United States Declaration of Independence
Texas Declaration of Independence
Adoption of the Texas Constitution
Adoption of the Texas Bill of Rights
This informational poster illustrates women's
effort to socialize at churches
goals to maintain a cultural heritage
desire to improve agriculture
struggle for voting rights
Which of the following would most likely have participated in the civic demonstration pictured above?
Lyndon Johnson
James Farmer
Hector P Garcia
Oveta Culp Hobby
Which of the following best explains why the Galvestonians built the Seawall and raised the level of the land?
The Seawall was built and the level of the land was raised to discourage immigrants from coming to Galveston
The construction of the Seawall and raising the level of the land was designed to prevent trade and the exchange of goods
The Seawall was built to protect the island from hurricane storm surges and the land was raised to prevent flooding
The Seawall was built to prevent foreign invasions and raising the level of the land improved transportation
What grants full citizenship to all individuals born in the United States?
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
Laws limiting the rights of African Americans passed by Southern governments after the Civil War
pardon
freedman
black codes
