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Texas History Review

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was Cibola and what role did it play in the early Spanish exploration of Texas

a)

Cibola was a successful mission that was established in San Antonio.

b)

Cibola was a ship filled with Spanish colonists that landed on the Texas coast.

c)

Cibola was a legend about seven cities of gold that drew many Spanish explorers to Texas.

d)

Cibola was a disease that wiped out many Spaniards.

2.

What do the Great Plains and the Gulf Coastal Plains regions have in common?

a)

Both lack significant water resources.

b)

Both have a thriving forestry industry.

c)

Both have flat land.

d)

Both have high humidity.

3.

Based on the information in the map, how is the amount of precipitation in East Texas different from the amount in West Texas?

a)

East Texas gets more rain than West Texas.

b)

West Texas gets more snow than the Texas Panhandle.

c)

East Texas gets approximately 35 cm or less precipitation per year

d)

West Texas gets more than 95 cm of precipitation per year.

4.

Adobe homes are made from ___

a)

sticks and stones

b)

straw and dried mud

c)

diamonds and ice

d)

bricks and mortar

5.

These tribes lived in teepees and primarily hunted buffalo for their food

a)

Mountains and Basins

b)

Plains Culture

c)

Gulf Culture

d)

North Central

6.

What region receives the MOST precipitation per year?

a)

Mountains and Basins

b)

Great Plains

c)

North Central Plains

d)

Coastal Plains

7.

_________ is the amount of water that falls from the sky per year.

a)

precipitation

b)

elevation

c)

evaporation

d)

population

8.

One way Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios was by —

a)

introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers.

b)

expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing.

c)

administering Spanish literacy tests to settlers.

d)

requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion.

9.

 Religious communities established by Spanish Catholics

a)

Missions

b)

Presidios

c)

Rancho

d)

Hacienda

10.

Military bases in Spanish Colonial America designed to protect the missions from American Indian attacks

a)

Missions

b)

Presidios

c)

Haciendas

d)

Ranchos

11.
The Spanish wanted Indians to follow what religion?
a)
Baptist Religion
b)
Texan Religion
c)
Puritan Religion
d)
Catholic Religion
12.
What happened during Spanish Colonial Era? 
a)
The Spanish protected the Indians
b)
The Spanish protected the French
c)
The Spanish built missions to spread their religion
d)
The Spanish explored Texas but never settled
13.

“I am the owner of one slave only, an old decrepit woman, not worth much, but in this matter I should feel that my constitutional rights as a Mexican were just as much infringed, as they would be if I had a thousand.”

 

                                                                                       -- Stephen F. Austin

Why was the spread of slavery into Texas a cause of concern for Mexico prior to Texas’s independence?

a)

Mexico required slave owners to pay taxes on the slaves they owned.

b)

Slaves outnumbered Mexican citizens.

c)

Slavery was legally banned in Mexico.

d)

Texans set up slave markets within the region.

14.

“I am the owner of one slave only, an old decrepit woman, not worth much, but in this matter I should feel that my constitutional rights as a Mexican were just as much infringed, as they would be if I had a thousand.”

 

                                                                                       -- Stephen F. Austin

Why was the spread of slavery into Texas a cause of concern for Mexico prior to Texas’s independence?

a)

Mexico required slave owners to pay taxes on the slaves they owned.

b)

Slaves outnumbered Mexican citizens.

c)

Slavery was legally banned in Mexico.

d)

Texans set up slave markets within the region.

15.

Which events are in the correct chronological order?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas, La Salle lands on the Texas Coast, Pinieda maps coastline

b)

La Salle lands on Texas Coast, Pinieda maps coastline, Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas

c)

Pinieda maps coastline, La Salle lands on Texas Coast, Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas

d)

Pinieda maps coastline, Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas, La Salle lands on Texas Coast

16.

Which events are in the correct chronological order?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas, La Salle lands on the Texas Coast, Pinieda maps coastline

b)

La Salle lands on Texas Coast, Pinieda maps coastline, Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas

c)

Pinieda maps coastline, La Salle lands on Texas Coast, Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas

d)

Pinieda maps coastline, Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas, La Salle lands on Texas Coast

17.

Which of the following are characteristics of the mission-building era in Texas?

a)

Missions were far away from any towns.

b)

Presidios were built to protect the missions.

c)

Constant cooperation between the Spanish and French settlers.

d)

Indians were prevented from accepting Catholicism.

18.

Which of the following are characteristics of the mission-building era in Texas?

a)

Missions were far away from any towns.

b)

Presidios were built to protect the missions.

c)

Constant cooperation between the Spanish and French settlers.

d)

Indians were prevented from accepting Catholicism.

19.

Empresarios agreed to

within six years. In return, the empresario received a land grant.

(a)  

20.

If you have been assigned a research paper about the life of an early Texas individual and now you need to include some primary source material in your paper. Which of the following is considered a primary source?

a)

a newspaper article written by a Texas historian

b)

a computer database of settlers living in Texas

c)

the biography of a Texas colonist

d)

the diary of a Texas colonist

21.

A Native American's journal that describes what it was like to meet white settlers for the first time

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

22.

i wrote a letter to my friend but he didn't get it__________?

a)

Primary Sources

b)

Secondary Sources

c)

i hate school

d)

i love love love summer

23.

Who am I?

  1. 1. Famous Texas Empresario

  2. 2. The Leader of the Old 300

  3. 3. Founder of San Felipe de Austin along Brazos River

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Frances Austin

24.

Who am I?

  1. 1. Famous Texas Empresario

  2. 2. The Leader of the Old 300

  3. 3. Founder of San Felipe de Austin along Brazos River

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Frances Austin

25.
What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?
a)
Battle of Gonzalez
b)
Battle of San Jacinto
c)
Siege at the Alamo
26.

Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?

a)

Goliad Massacre

b)

Battle of the Alamo

c)

Battle of San Jacinto

d)

Battle of Gonzales

27.

What is the significance of the Texan victory at the battle of Gonzales?

a)

Gave the Texans confidence in their fighting

b)

Proved independence could be achieved

c)

Showed Mexicans could be defeated

d)

All of the above

28.

The "Come and Take It" flag was used at...

a)

Gonzales.

b)

San Antonio de Bexar.

c)

the Alamo.

d)

Goliad.

29.
Who won the Battle of the Alamo?
a)
Mexico
b)
Texans
30.
The siege of the Alamo lasted for
a)
7 days.
b)
11 days.
c)
13 days.
d)
21 days.
31.
Why is The Alamo significant? 
a)
It was the last battle of the Revolution
b)
It inspired Texans to fight
c)
It was the first battle of the Revolution
d)
Texas won its independence
32.
What battle cry would rally the Texans after the defeat at the Alamo? 
a)
Freedom is so close
b)
Remember the Alamo
c)
Victory or Death! 
d)
I give up!
33.

Who am I?

“Action must be taken at once; there is no time to be lost; we shall yet see the oppressors' yoke broken and the fragments scattered on the ground.”

Which important figure made a famous speech that included the excerpt above called "El Grito de Dolores" to encourage people to fight for freedom from Spain?

a)

General Santa Anna

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Father Miguel Hidalgo

d)

Jose Guitierrez

34.

Who am I?

“Action must be taken at once; there is no time to be lost; we shall yet see the oppressors' yoke broken and the fragments scattered on the ground.”

Which important figure made a famous speech that included the excerpt above called "El Grito de Dolores" to encourage people to fight for freedom from Spain?

a)

General Santa Anna

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Father Miguel Hidalgo

d)

Jose Guitierrez

35.

What event do I delay for Texas?

• Texas gained independence from
    Mexico in 1836
• Texas was granted statehood in 1845

Which factor contributed MOST to the delay in Texas on becoming a state of the USA?

a)

the outbreak of the Civil War

b)

the national debate over the spread of slavery

c)

lack of a long-distance transportation system

d)

increasing debt from the purchase of the Louisiana Territory

36.

What event do I delay for Texas?

• Texas gained independence from
    Mexico in 1836
• Texas was granted statehood in 1845

Which factor contributed MOST to the delay in Texas on becoming a state of the USA?

a)

the outbreak of the Civil War

b)

the national debate over the spread of slavery

c)

lack of a long-distance transportation system

d)

increasing debt from the purchase of the Louisiana Territory

37.
The Pueblo shelters were made of _____________ and could be several stories high.
a)
Buffalo 
b)
Pottery
c)
Adobe
d)
Wood
38.
In which Texas Region did the Pueblo live?
a)
Gulf Coastal Plains
b)
Desert
c)
Mountains and Basins
d)
High Plains
39.
This Native American Tribe were known as skilled horseback riders.
a)
Comanche
b)
Kickapoo
c)
Caddo
d)
Pueblo
40.
The Karankawa made ______________________ to help them fish.
a)
Boxes
b)
Blankets
c)
Dugout Canoes
d)
Sailboats
41.
This tribe used teepees for shelter.  Teepees were easy to take with them since they were nomads.
a)
Karankawa
b)
Caddo
c)
Comanche
d)
Pueblo
42.
The Comanche got almost everything they needed from the __________________.
a)
Beads
b)
Pottery
c)
Corn
d)
Buffalo
43.

Which statement BEST describes the Fredonian Rebellion?

a)

It involved arguing for the release of William B. Travis from jail.

b)

It involved condemning the Centralist government for violating the Constitution of 1824.

c)

It involved reasons why Anglo-Americans had conflict with the Mexican army.

d)

It involved Haden Edwards and his militia claiming independence at the Old Stone Fort is 1826.

44.

Which statement BEST describes the Fredonian Rebellion?

a)

It involved arguing for the release of William B. Travis from jail.

b)

It involved condemning the Centralist government for violating the Constitution of 1824.

c)

It involved reasons why Anglo-Americans had conflict with the Mexican army.

d)

It involved Haden Edwards and his militia claiming independence at the Old Stone Fort is 1826.

45.
Mier y Teran reported, Anglo American out number mexican settlers by?
a)
1 to 5
b)
1 to 6
c)
1 to 8
d)
1 to 10
46.
What was the result of the Mier y Teran report?
a)
April 6, 1830 law
b)
April 8, 1830 law
c)
April 6, 1630 law
d)
April 8, 1630 law
47.

What was the main purpose of The law of April 6, 1830?

a)

to stop Immigration from the U.S.

b)

To tax Americans

c)

To strengthen Mexican Government support

d)

To stop trading with America

48.
Who was Santa Anna?
a)
Mexico's President
b)
American Colonist
c)
Sailor from Mexico
d)
Slave
49.

What was the purpose of The Turtle Bayou Resolution?

a)

condemned Bradburn’s actions

b)

Explain rebellions actions

c)

demand for constitutional rights

d)

Did not support Santa Anna

50.

What effect did the Fredonian Rebellion and the Mier y Terán Report have?

a)

Many Anglo settlers started to leave Texas after these events.

b)

Confirmed Mexican suspicions that Anglo-American settlers would take over Texas.

c)

Fighting between Anglo-American and Spanish settlers broke out.

d)

Anglo settlers tried to buy Texas from the Mexican government

51.

Why was Austin Arrested in 1833 in Saltillo (capital of Coahuila y Tejas?

a)

For not paying Texas

b)

Because of the disagreement he has with the President

c)

For treason because of his letter that made plans for Texas Independence

d)

For treason because of his letter that made plans for statehood.