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WorksheetsHistory Unit 8 Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 24mins
How did the Mexican-American War end?
with the treaty of Paris
with the treaties of Velasco
with the battle of San Jacinto
with the treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
What did the Treaties of Guadalupe-Hidalgo do?
it ended Mexico's war with Canada
it gave Texas back to Mexico
it established the Nueces River as America's southern border with Mexico
it made Mexico cede almost 50% of its land to the UK
it made Mexico cede almost 50% of its land to the US
TRUE OR FALSE: government, disease, famine, persecution, war, job shortages, and lack of freedom are PUSH factors
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: government, disease, famine, persecution, war, job shortages, and lack of freedom are PULL factors
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: legal slavery, resources, lots of cheap land, freedom, and economic opportunity are PULL factors
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: legal slavery, resources, lots of cheap land, freedom, and economic opportunity are PUSH factors
TRUE
FALSE
What is popular sovereignty?
government officials are elected by the people for their positions
government officials are appointed by somebody for their positions
all government power comes from the agreement of the people
the people do not have final authority over the government
ultimate power and final authority rest with the people
Is limited government connected to popular sovereignty?
YES
NO
What is limited government?
the people can state what powers the government can and cannot have
the people cannot state what powers the government can and cannot have
government powers are limited to what is stated in the Constitution, meaning the government is not all powerful
government powers are not limited to what is in the Constitution
Are popular sovereignty and limited government linked to republicanism?
YES
NO
What is republicanism?
the people elect representatives to govern the people
these representatives are elected base on merit
frequent elections prevent any one individual from gaining too much power
the people cannot elect representatives to govern the people
representatives are not elected based on merit
TRUE OR FALSE: the division of power between the state government and the federal government is federalism
TRUE
FALSE
The system that provides each branch of government individual powers to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful is what system?
Checks and Balances
Republicanism
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
What individual rights do we posses?
freedom of speech and religion
the right to bear arms
freedom of assembly and petition
nothing
freedom to become president whenever I want
How many branches of government are there?
(a)
Is there a difference between the US and TX executive branch?
YES
NO
Is there a difference between the US and TX legislative branch?
YES
NO
Is there a difference between the US and TX judicial branch?
YES
NO
In the US what is the executive branch?
the president is the head of this branch
they make sure that the laws of the US are obeyed
they appoint federal officers
they share power among multiple offices
In Texas what is the executive branch?
head of this branch is the governor
executive power is shared between multiple elected offices
there is no power shared among offices
the governor has all the power
In the US what is the judicial branch?
there are three levels of court; district, appeals, and the U.S. Supreme court
all federal judges are appointed
all federal judges are elected
there are six types of courts
In the Texas what is the judicial branch?
there are three levels of court; district, appeals, and the U.S. Supreme court
all federal judges are appointed
all federal judges are elected for their position in office
there are six types of courts
What is the US legislative branch?
there are two groups that work together to make laws, called Congress
the two groups work together to write, debate, and pass bills to the president
The Texas Constitution makes the legislative branch the same
The Texas Constitution doesn't make the legislative branch the same
What do the Bill of Rights tell us?
the individual rights guaranteed to us
the individual rights not guaranteed to us
What makes up the US Bill of Rights?
the first 10 amendments to the US constitution
the 32 sections listing our rights
What makes up the Texas Bill of Rights?
the first 10 amendments to the US constitution
the 32 sections listing our rights
Who immigrated to Texas?
the Germans
the Polish
the Czech
the Scandinavians
the Arabians
Why did the Germans come to Texas?
they had a failed revolution
they tried to escape poverty
they had bad weather, a poor economy, famine, floods, and disease
Why did the Czech come to Texas?
they had a failed revolution
they tried to escape poverty
they had bad weather, a poor economy, famine, floods, and disease
Why did the Polish come to Texas?
they had a failed revolution
they tried to escape poverty
they had bad weather, a poor economy, famine, floods, and disease
Where did the Germans settle?
rural areas, New Braunfels
Ellis, Victoria, Brazoria, & Fort Bend Counties
Panna Maria, Yorktown, and San Antonio
Where did the Czech settle?
rural areas, New Braunfels
Ellis, Victoria, Brazoria, & Fort Bend Counties
Panna Maria, Yorktown, and San Antonio
Where did the Polish settle?
rural areas, New Braunfels
Ellis, Victoria, Brazoria, & Fort Bend Counties
Panna Maria, Yorktown, and San Antonio
What were German contributions to Texas?
xmas tree, easter bunny, PE, vacation, kindergarten, weekend, universal education
kolache, sausage, polka/tejano music
food, festivals
What were Czech contributions to Texas?
xmas tree, easter bunny, PE, vacation, kindergarten, weekend, universal education
kolache, sausage, polka/tejano music
food, festivals
What were Polish contributions to Texas?
xmas tree, easter bunny, PE, vacation, kindergarten, weekend, universal education
kolache, sausage, polka/tejano music
food, festivals
(a) American attacks on settlers (especially in west).
select all the rights we have
we have the freedom of petition, religion, press, assembly, and speech
the right to bear arms
will not quarter military in private homes
can not search and seizure
can dig for oil anywhere
select all the rights we have
not incriminate ourselves, try somebody twice for same crime (dbl. jeop.), and compensate you fairly
speedy and public trial
trail by jury
government not allowed to use cruel punishment and can't charge excessive bail or fines
cannot bear arms
select all the rights we have.
individual rights
states have reserved power
no states have enough power
the right to not be in jail
