WorksheetsTexas History 1st Semester Review
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Stopped immigration from U.S., abolished slavery in Mexico, placed taxes on imports & exports.
State Colonization Law of 1825
Mier y Teran Report
Decree of December 30, 1835
Law of April 6, 1830
TX commander at the Alamo, wrote letter inspiring others to join fight, killed at Alamo.
James Fannin
William Travis
Sam Houston
Juan Seguin
In which year did Texas gain independence?
1830
1835
1836
1845
What is the significance of Travis' letter from the Alamo?
inspired others to join fight for Texas independence
it led to the first battle of the Texas Revolution
it led to the execution of Santa Anna
it led to the final battle of the Texas Revolution
What is the significance of this image?
Houston surrenders to Santa Anna after Battle of San Jacinto
Santa Anna surrenders to Houston after Battle of San Jacinto
Houston&Santa Anna exchange prisoners after Battle of Coleto
Houston tells Santa Anna he will be executed the next day
Why did Stephen F. Austin go to Mexico?
He trying to get Texans to nullify the aw of April 6, 1830
He was trying to get Texans to overthrow the Mexican government
He was asking Santa Anna for changes on behalf of the Texans
He was trying to recruit soldiers for a revolution
Which document stated Anglos outnumbered Mexicans, were not following Mexican laws & were attending Protestant churches?
Law of April 6, 1830
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Mexican Constitution of 1824
Mier y Teran Report
Who was an important Tejano leader who survived the Battle of the Alamo and later led Tejanos at Battle of San Jacinto?
William Travis
Lorenzo de Zavala
Juan Seguin
Sam Houston
What is the significance of the Texans using the battle cries, "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!" at the Battle of San Jacinto?
That Texans had asked the United States for help.
That Texans were more determined than ever to defeat the Mexicans.
That Texans were trying to bring peace between Texas and Mexico.
That Texans were relying on the Tejano soldiers to defeat the Mexican army.
Identify significance of Battle of San Jacinto.
It was the first battle of the Texas Revolution
Final battle of revolution and Texas became an independent republic free from Mexican rule.
Final battle of the revolution and Santa Anna ordered all survivors to be executed
It inspired others to join the fight for Texas independence
Significance of Battle of Gonzales.
it was the final battle of the Texas Revolution
Santa Anna ordered all defenders there executed
it was the first battle of the Texas Revolution
it showed that most Texans did not want to fight Mexico
What is the significance of the Goliad Massacre?
It was the result of the 1st battle of the Revolution.
Final battle of the revolution and Mexican soldiers were executed by orders of Sam Houston.
Before the Fall of the Alamo and the United States sent soldiers to help the Texans
After the Fall of the Alamo and Texans became even more determined to fight for independence
Who was the Texas commander at Battle of Coleto, surrendered as a prisoner, & was later executed at Goliad?
William Travis
James Fannin
Sam Houston
Juan Seguin
What was the significance of Fannin's surrender at Goliad?
The surrender caused other Texans to want to give up to Mexico.
The massacre that followed showed Santa Anna's cruelty.
The surrender was followed by the Fall of the Alamo.
The surrender was the first defeat the Texans had during the revolution.
What is the relative chronology of these events?
I. Battle of Alamo
II. Battle of San Jacinto
III. Battle of Gonzales
IV. Goliad Massacre
I, III, II, IV
III, IV, II, I
IV, III, I, II
III, I, IV, II
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
Which statement about Native American culture is true?
All native groups adapted to the climate and environment of their region.
All native groups adapted to coastal regions.
All native groups acquired horses from the Spanish to hunt.
All native groups lived in poor soil with limited agriculture.
Spain had missions, presidios, and towns built to establish control in the region, is a characteristic fact of which Era?
Natural Texas and Its People
Mexican Colonization and Empresarios
Spanish Exploration and Colonization
Texas Revolution
Spain had the Camino Real built to connect major settlement areas, is a characteristic fact of which Era?
Natural Texas and Its People
Mexican Colonization and Empresarios
Spanish Exploration and Colonization
Texas Revolution
What was the MAIN reason the Spanish built the Camino Real in Texas?
To provide Native Texans protection
To provide jobs for Native Texans
To increase safety and speed for transporting goods
To protect the natural resources
The Spanish MAINLY built Presidio Forts to...
protect Spain's claim to Texas from the French.
give Native Texans control of the region.
create port cities to trade with Europe.
protect Native Texans from hurricanes.
What is the BEST way to define "Cabeza de Vaca's" significance in Texas history?
Cabeza de Vaca stayed with only one Native group.
Cabeza de Vaca learned a great deal about Texas Native groups and regions.
Cabeza de Vaca was not interested in returning to Mexico and wanted to live only with Native Americans.
Cabeza de Vaca did not learn anything from the Native groups he visited.
Why was MOSES Austin significant to Texas history?
He made an agreement with Spain to colonize Texas with settlers from the U.S.
He brought the first 300 Anglo American families to Texas.
He tricked Spain into selling Texas to the U.S.
He helped Father Miguel Hidalgo with Mexican Independence.
Why was Father Miguel Hidalgo important for the Mexican fight for Independence?
He started the revolution by giving his famous speech "El Grito de Dolores."
He sided with Spain when Mexico began fighting for independence.
He found a way for Mexico to achieve independence PEACEFULLY.
He converted Natives to Catholicism and therefore had their support when the time for fighting came.
What were Missions in Texas MAINLY used for?
As military protection.
As a way to claim land, and establish Spanish culture.
As a way to teach Native Americans how to trade.
As a way to make sure Native Americans never learn the Catholic faith.
What was ONE negative effect that Spanish Missions had on Native Americans?
Diseases killed many Native Americans.
Native Americans were forced off their homes to make room for their construction.
What was ANOTHER negative effect of Spanish Missions in Texas?
Native Americans began to lose their culture, and languages.
Missions wiped out the buffalo, causing Natives to starve.
Why was STEPHEN F. Austin important in Texas History?
He made a deal with Spain to colonize Texas.
He brought the first 300 Anglo American families to Texas.
He made a deal with Spain to sell Texas to the U.S.
He gave the famous "El Grito de Dolores" speech, calling for independence in Spain.
The Mexican National Era was from:
1600s - 1800s
1821-1836
1836-1845
What type of settlers did Mexico recruit to help populate Texas:
French
Spanish
Anglo
Tejano
An adventure who engages in private rebellious activity in a foreign country
Filibuster
Empresario
Catholic
Tejano
What year did Mexico become independent
1836
1824
1821
What religion did Mexico want Anglos to follow
JUDAISM
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
An agent who makes all the arrangements to bring settlers to a colony
filibuster
empresario
Tejano
Anglo
The defeat of the Guiterrez-Magee Expedition was a cause of
the Battle of Medina
the invasion of filibusters
the revolutionary war
The first Anglo settlers in Texas were founded by
Martin De Leon
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
Which Empresarios established Gonzales, Texas?
Martin De Leon
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
What is the name of the original Anglo settlers in the Austin Colony?
"New 300"
"Old Colony"
"Original 300"
"Old 300"
How did the Mexican government maintain its culture?
Required the Anglo Settlers to
Speak Spanish, Look for Gold
Required the Anglo Settlers to
Speak English, Look for Gold
Required the Anglo Settlers to Speak Spanish, Practice Catholicism,
Required the Anglo Settlers to
Speak Spanish,
Trade only with Mexico
He fulfilled his father’s dream to colonize Texas by paving the way for Anglo colonization?
Martin De Leon
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Who is responsible for the only Mexican settlement in Texas?
Martin De Leon
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
What region has the most successful empresario land grants?
Great Plains
Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Mountain and Basins
What year did Texas get its independence?
1821
1835
1836
1845
A person whose job it was to arrange the buying and selling of land to settlers
The Mayor
The Empresario
The Filibuster
The Governor
What town in Texas did Martin De Leon establish?
San Antonio
Victoria
Gonzales
Corpus Christi
What is the first battle of the Texas Revolution
Siege of San Antonio
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Gonzales
"Come and Take it Battle"
Why did the Mexican government pass the colonization law of 1825 for Texas?
To Create first public school system in Texas
To End all immigration into Texas
To Attract Anglo Settlers and continue the empresario system
To Spread Slavery
What effect did the merger of “Coahuila y Tejas” have on the region?
Gave Anglo settlers the rights to establish schools
Allowed Anglo settlers to speak English
Increased political tension and divided the region
Increased wars with Native Americans
