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Worksheets2023 Final Exam Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 40mins
"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 group likely viewed the construction of new Spanish missions with suspicion?
Catholic priests
American Indian tribes
Conquistadors
Anglo settlers
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.
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
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
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 settlers modify their environment? (select all that apply)
Built their own furnishings
Built houses from timber
Farmed cash crops
Learned spanish
Which industry experienced a boom most likely due to international conflict and crisis?
Oil
Lumber
Cattle
Cotton
ARTICLE I, SEC. 3A OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION REFLECTS WHICH PRINCIPLE OF GOVERNMENT?
FEDERALISM
SEPARATION OF POWER
REPUBLICANISM
INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
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
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 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. . . "
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
The information listed in the box would most likely be used by historians to –
predict what the future will be like in Texas
describe how the oil industry developed in Texas
explain how Texas became a state in the United States
organize the changes over time that have occurred in Texas
Why is 1845 significant in Texas history?
Sam Houston was elected President of the Republic.
Texas was annexed by the United States.
The Spanish government gave up all rights to Texas.
Texas forces won the Battle of the Alamo ending the war with Mexico.
In what year did Texas join the Confederacy?
1856
1859
1861
1865
Reports of the discovery of oil at Spindletop would have first appeared in what year?
1900
1901
1914
1920
Which of these explorers landed at Matagorda Bay while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River?
Rene-Robert Cavelier de La Salle
Hernando Cortez
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
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 New Deal programs change the lives of Texans during the Great Depression?
Additional government funding was provided to oil companies.
Thousands found employment building roads and bridges.
Cotton prices were fixed to keep farmer on the land.
Gas rationing helped to reduce traffic in busy cities.
How did the First World War change the lives of women in Texas?
Many women entered the workforce.
Women gained equal pay with men.
Women began serving in combat in the military.
Many universities accepted women for the first time.
Which civil rights leader and native Texan formed the Committee of Racial Equality (CORE) and worked to bring an end to racial segregation in the United States through nonviolent actions like the Freedom Rides?
Hector P. Garcia
Medgar Evers
Martin Luther King, Jr.
James Farmer, Jr.
Why did the U.S. Postal Service honor the individual shown above?
She was the first woman to sing a leading role with the Metropolitan Opera and served as a U.S. Goodwill Ambassador to nations across the world.
A journalist, business leader, and public servant, she formed and led the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) during the Second World War. She was appointed the first secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare — the second woman to hold a cabinet post.
She was a forerunner in the newly emerging field of photojournalism and was the first female to be hired as such. She was the first photographer for Fortune magazine and the first Western photographer allowed into the Soviet Union.
At the age of fifty-two, she devoted her life to encouraging young girls. She founded the Girl Scouts and established a national headquarters in Washington. At her death, there were troops in every state.
One way that Governor James Hogg worked to protect Texans from unfair business practice was by —
prosecuting corrupt leaders in the oil industry
working to bring an end to the range wars in West Texas
supporting the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission
signing legislation that established the Attorney General’s office
Which nickname was given to the African American regiments of the U.S. Army that helped to keep the peace among American Indians in the West after the Civil War?
Bucktails
Buffalo Soldiers
Red River Rebels
Screaming Eagles
Who am I?
Iron Jacket
Quanah Parker
John Wallace
Peta Nocona
Which Texas holiday celebrates this announcement by the U.S. Army?
Juneteenth
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Texas Independence Day
What was the effect of Sam Houston's refusal to swear this oath?
Texas did not secede from the Union.
Sam Houston was removed as governor.
Sam Houston was made a general in the Union army.
Texas amended the state constitution to eliminate the oath.
Which battle is being described above?
Battle of Galveston
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Battle of Monett's Ferry
As a result of the U.S.-Mexican War, the southern boundary of Texas was —
designated as the Rio Grande
disputed for many more years
established at the Nueces River
marked with the building of a fence
Which of the following motivated President Polk to favor admitting Texas into the Union?
His belief in Manifest Destiny
His goal of peace with foreign powers
His anger with the government of Mexico
His desire to limit the expansion of slavery
Why did many Texans favor annexation to the United States?
Texas debts from the republic would be paid.
Texas would be a territory rather than a state.
Texas would keep 21 million acres of public land.
Texas could be divided into five states.
Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837?
Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.
The United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic.
Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States.
The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.
Anson Jones was the president of Texas during the —
Battle of Gonzales
annexation of Texas
early settlement of Texas
signing of the Treaties of Velasco
The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —
loss of Goliad
surrender and capture of Santa Anna
death of William B. Travis
defeat of Sam Houston’s troops
What physical feature is common in both the Great Plains and the Coastal Plains regions of Texas?
Lack of significant water resources
Cold winters and humid hot summers
Flat land suitable for farming or ranching
Major cities with large metropolitan areas
Using the map above, which city is marked by the letter B?
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
El Paso
Based on the information in the map above, which of the following accounts for the location of the cities labeled A, B, C, D, and E?
The cities are located along the state borders.
The cities are located in close proximity to each other.
The cities are located in the north where the climate is cooler.
The cities are located near waterways which provide transportation.
One consequence of the use of barbed wired on the frontier of Texas included —
the introduction of rodeos
the end of the cattle drives
a decline in the number of cattle ranches
an increase in conflicts with American Indian tribes
The use of irrigation on the plains of the Texas panhandle throughout the twentieth century facilitated ranching and farming in the region, yet has also resulted in —
growing invasions of insects
overgrazing of natural grasslands
drying up of some underground water sources
increasing cattle deaths from drinking salt water
The development of ranching in West Texas was primarily influenced by —
politics
railroads
discovery of oil
water resources
How did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 alter the economic development of Texas?
The devastation caused a decade-long recession.
Oil production never recovered to pre-hurricane levels.
Major industries in Galveston moved inland to Houston.
Cotton growers were forced out of Texas to find new distributors.
How did the Dust Bowl affect economic development in Texas?
Many farms were lost to banks.
The demand for Texas crops declined.
Employment in major cities increased.
Oil production declined in West Texas.
How are the lives of Texans changing because of an expanded use of alternative sources of energy?
Many Texans have increased the amount of electricity their homes require.
Oil prices are decreasing as Texans buy automobiles that use alternative sources of energy.
Dam-building is leading to increased pollution and declining fish populations.
Growing numbers of Texans are using sun and wind energy to power homes and businesses.
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.
Based on the population trends in Texas shown in the table, what possible economic issues will Texas face in the twenty-first century?
Rising taxes and lower wages
Shortages of doctors and teachers
Greater demand for jobs and schools
Reduced need for trains and subways
The right of the people protected by Article VI in the Texas Constitution reflects the constitutional principle of —
federalism
reserved power
popular sovereignty
unlimited government
Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people?
Federalism
Popular sovereignty
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Which freedom is guaranteed by this section of the Texas Constitution?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom of assembly
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
The introduction of windmills allowed farmers and ranchers in West Texas to —
provide electricity to the region
create early air conditioning for homes
generate wind power to run farm equipment
irrigate crops without having access to a river
Many cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio reflect the cultural legacy of —
France
England
Portugal
Spain
In what way did the building of missions in Texas change the culture of the region?
Farming methods were changed.
Large areas of forests were cut down.
New religious traditions were introduced.
Rivers in southern parts of Texas were polluted.
Which Texan was the first African American from a southern state to serve in the U.S. Congress after her service in the Texas State Senate?
Olveta Culp Hobby
Kay Bailey Hutchinson
Barbara Jordon
Ann Richards
According to Section 2 of the Texas Bill of Rights, Texans may alter the government so long as —
the people maintain their authority over government
the people benefit from the actions of government
the government stays a representative democracy
the government preserves the rights of the people of Texas
