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Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 34mins
In what region did the Coahuiltecans live in?
Gulf Coastal Plains
Central Plains
Mountain and Basins
Great Plains
How were the Coahuiltecans Similar to the Karankawa?
Mount Builders
They were Nomads along the Gulf Coast
They were Sedentary
They primarily hunted Buffalo
Which of the following Explorers landed in Matagorda Bay looking for the Mississippi river?
Coronado
Hernan Cortes
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
Rene-Robert Cavelier de La Salle
Many Cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio reflect the cultural legacy of
France
England
Spain
Portugal
When traveling from East Texas to West Texas what is happening to elevation?
Increasing
Staying the same
it is Stagnate
Decreasing
An an American Empresario, Green DeWitt was able to
negotiate a treaty with the Native American Tribe
Establish a colony near what is present day Gonzales
Continue the work that Moses Austin started in Texas
Join with Martin De Leon doubling the size of his holdings
Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto?
Stephen F. Austin
Juan Seguin
William B Travis
James Fannin
General of The Texan Army?
Santa Anna
James Bowie
William B Travis
Sam Houston
The Main Purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to
Block Mexicans from Settling in Texas
End Trade between Texas and Mexico
Prevent Texas from Declaring Independence
Stop immigration from the United States to Texas
How did the Battle of Gonzales Contribute to the Texas Revolution?
it demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican Army.
it showed the Mexican Government that the Texan army was well armed and equipped
it proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved
it motivated the United States to Support the Independence of Texas
In what way did the building of Missions in Texas change the culture of the region?
Farming methods were changed
large areas of a forest were cut down
New religious Traditions were introduced
rivers in the southern part of Texas were polluted
Why did many Americans migrate to Texas in the 1820's?
to build missions and forts
to gain religious freedom
To buy Cheap Land for farming
To search for the city of gold
How does the physical environment of Coastal Texas compare with that of the Mountains and Basins region?
Coastal Texas has more Rivers
Mountains and Basins has more trees
Costal Texas has the least amount of rainfall
They both have the most agriculture
Which of the following best describes the Age of Contact era in Texas history?
Anglo and Spanish Settlers established colonies in Texas
American Indian Tribes were driven out of Texas by French Settlers
Spanish explorers and French Explorers both claimed land in Texas
Spanish Colonists abandoned exploration of Texas and not finding any gold
I was elected president of Mexico in 1833 and promised to restore the constitution of 1823? Who am I?
William B Travis
Santa Anna
Juan Seguin
George Washington
Which successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, located land for the first Austin colony, and eventually supported Texas independence?
Erasmo Seguin
Juan Segin
Santa Anna
Martin de Leon
Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?
He established a mission at Galveston Bay.
He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas.
He helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas.
How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army
showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped
proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.
motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.
The first colony founded was
(a)
The settlement of Jamestown was founded in
1626
1607
1732
1712
Which group of colonies had the most diverse (people from many places and religions) population?
New England
Middle
Southern
Who founded the colony of Massachusetts Bay?
Pilgrims
Quakers
Puritans
Which group of colonies is called the "breadbasket of the colonies?
New England
Middle
Southern
Lord Baltimore founded which colony?
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Maryland
South Carolina
What was the name of the war that started the American Revolution?
British Parliament
The French and Indian War
Lexington and Concord
The Civil War
What was the name of the protestors that formed in Boston in response to the Stamp Act?
The Tea Tax
Patrick Henry
The Sons of Liberty
The British Parliament
What was the name of the event that several Bostonians and red coats got into in March 1770?
The Stamp Act
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Massacre
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
What was the name of the event in Boston on December 1773, where people dumped chests of tea into the Boston Harbor?
The Stamp Act
The Boston Tea Party
The Revolutionary War
The battle of Bunker Hill
What was the name of the new laws that the Bristish imposed on the colonies, as a result of The Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts
The Townshend Act
The Boston Tea Party
The First Continental Congress
What was the name of the Intolerable Act that declared the colonists to provide shelter, food, and weapons to the British soldiers?
The Quartering Act
The Massachusetts Government Act
The Administration of Justice Act
The Boston Port Act
What was the name of the event when 12 out of 13 colonies sent representatives to a meeting in Philadelphia because they were alarmed at what was happening in Massachusetts?
First Continental Congress
Virginia Representatives
The Boston Tea Party
The Midnight Ride
Who was the person who said: "Give me liberty or give me death?"
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Franklin
George Washinghton
Which vocabulary word means to move back or away from danger?
levy
score
fortify
retreat
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
Why do we celebrate July 4th?
That is when the Boston Tea Party happened.
It signifies the date that the colonies were free from British control.
Because it is summer and we can have cookouts.
The last day of school.
To refuse to buy goods is to ______________
ramble
trade
boycott
represent
The British surrendered to General Washington to end the war at __________________
Saratoga
Yorktown
Trenton
Philadelphia
The Thirteen Colonies were fighting for freedom from England. What is another word for freedom?
liberty
taxes
patriot
loyalty
Who was the King during the American Revolution
King Edward III
King Samuel III
King George III
King Henry III
The toughest winter where many died from hunger and freezing to death for the Continental Army took place where?
Yorktown
NYC
Princeton
Valley Forge
What year was the Declaration of Independence created on July 4th?
1774
1876
1776
1874
Who said the famous words "Give me Liberty or Give me Death"
Paul Revere
George Washington
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
What were colonists called that wanted to stay loyal to the British King?
Red Coats
Minutemen
Continental Soldiers
Loyalists/Torries
Minutemen were farmers who _____________________
fought for only a minute
helped the British fight
were ready to fight at a minute's notice
were captured by the British
The 4th amendment protects which of the following rights?
(a)
Which amendment gives citizens the right to due process of law?
(a)
The 8th amendment protects which of the following rights?
(a)
The 10th amendment protracts which of the following rights?
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
Powers reserved to the states.
Right of trial by jury.
Which principle of government does the 10th Amendment represent?
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Republicanism
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
English Bill of Rights
The Legislative Branch's main job is to _______________.
talk to other countries
enforce the laws
make new laws
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
the people
the President
the Governor
the Mayor
What other people are part of the Executive Branch? Check all that apply.
The Cabinet
The Vice President
the people
Mrs. Paetow
What building does the Executive Branch work in? (the picture is on the previous slide)
(a)
Which branch can veto laws?
Which branch can veto laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Congress
Which branch can declare a law unconstitutional?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Congress
The Legislative Branch can do ALL of these except ~ mark ALL that the Legislative Branch CAN do.
Write laws
Override a veto
Interpret laws
Declare war
Which branch serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed forces?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Congress
Who appoints Supreme Court justices?
Senators
Members o' the House o' Representatives
President
Sheryl from down the street
This part of the Legislative Branch has 2 members from each state.
Congress
Senate
House o' Representatives
Legislative Hockey Team
