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WorksheetsTexas History - Final Review
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 44mins
Which principle of government limits the actions of the government by listing the specific powers it does and does not have?
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Limited government
Separation of powers
Which principle of government guarantees personal freedoms and protections?
Limited government
Checks and balances
Popular sovereignty
Individual rights
Which principle of government divides the government into three branches, each in charge of one job?
Federalism
Republicanism
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Which principle of government ensures that no branch is more powerful than the others and can be 'checked up on'?
Republicanism
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Individual rights
Which principle of government allows the people to pick their representatives?
Limited government
Federalism
Republicanism
Popular sovereignty
Which principle of government states that political power comes from the people?
Checks and balances
Popular sovereignty
Limited government
Separation of powers
Which principle of government reserves all rights not specifically claimed in the Constitution for the states?
Individual rights
Federalism
Limited government
Popular sovereignty
Which principle of government ensures that the people rule through their elected officials?
Separation of powers
Republicanism
Checks and balances
Individual rights
Which principle of government ensures that the government's power is divided among different branches?
Republicanism
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Popular sovereignty
Which principle of government ensures that the government cannot exceed its power as defined by the constitution?
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Limited government
Separation of powers
Which principle of government ensures that the rights of the individual are protected?
Limited government
Checks and balances
Popular sovereignty
Individual rights
Person who believed he could reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean
Cabeza de Vaca
Christopher Columbus
Estavancio
Indians
Which country wanted to spread Christianity to the Americas?
Germany
Canada
Peru
Spain
Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?
George Childress
Stephen F. Austin
Lorenzo de Zavala
David G. Burnet
1836 was significant to Texas history because in that year ---
The coast of Texas was first mapped by the Spanish explorers.
Father Antonio de Olivares started the first Spanish mission and presidio at San Antonio.
Mexicans achieved their independence from Spain.
Texans declared their independence from Mexico.
Who defeated Santa Anna at San Jacinto?
William B. Travis
David G. Burnet
Lorenzo de Zavala
Sam Houston
Who was William B. Travis?
Secretary of the Alamo
Commander of the Mexican forces at the Alamo
Commander of the Texan forces at the Alamo
Commander of the cannons at the Alamo
What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution? [Hint: This victory for the Texans proved that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence could be achieved.]
The Battle of Gonzales
The Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of San Jacinto
The Battle of Texas
What important event of the Texas Revolution is missing from this chronological list:
October 1835 - Battle of Gonzales
March 1836 - Fall of the Alamo
April 1836 - __________?
May 1836 - the Treaty of Velasco
The Battle of San Jacinto
Texas is annexed into the U.S.
The Drawing of the Black Beans
Mexico wins independence from Spain
Who were the first Texans?
Native Americans
The Spanish
Mexicans
The French
What MAJOR event happened in 1821?
Mexico got its independence from Spain
the U.S. purchased Louisiana from France
the Adams-Onis Treaty was signed
ALL of these things happened in 1821
Which region of Texas had the most land grants?
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Which of these gives the BEST description of an "Anglo" settler?
"Anglo" settlers were primarily from the U.S. and came to Texas for the good, cheap land
"Anglo" settlers were from the southern part of Mexico and moved to Texas to help rebuild abandoned missions
"Anglo" settlers were from France and hunted the Texas beaver for its fur
"Anglo" settlers were mostly from Asian countries and wanted to find the fabled Seven Cities of Gold
How did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 affect the size of the U.S.?
it DOUBLED the size of the U.S.
it TRIPLED the size of the U.S.
it CUT the size of the U.S. in HALF
it did NOTHING to the size of the U.S.
How was the American colonization of Texas different from the Spanish colonization of Texas?
American settlers mostly followed empresarios who had Mexican land grants
American settlers built missions and presidios in Texas to show their control over the area
American settlers decided Texas was too hard to colonize, so most of them went back to the U.S.
American settlers spent all their time digging for gold and silver
What document created political tensions in Texas when it combined the states of Coahuila and Texas in 1824?
the Mexican Constitution of 1824
the Treaty of Texas
the Coahuila y Texas Compromise
the Spanish Articles of Confederation
On September 16, 1810 ____ issued a call for freedom from Spain.
Bernardo Gutierreza
Augustus Magee
Father Hidalgo
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon
____ paved the way for Anglo American colonization of Texas, but passed away before actually bringing settlers.
Stephen F. Austin
Moses Austin
Green DeWitt
Antonio Martinez
The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —
Austin was established as the capital of Texas
Moses Austin received permission to bring 300 Mexican families to Texas
Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers
Mexico gained independence from Spain
What is an empresario?
a man who received a land grant from the Mexican government in order to bring settlers into Texas
a man who could do a salsa dance and sing at the same time
a man who could serve as a barista in times of need
Who is being described in the list above?
Original Settlers
Gone to Texas
New Texans
Old Three Hundred
Which statements describe the effects of the Mexican Constitution of 1824 on Texas?
It created a government that put native-born Spanish in charge.
It created the state of Coahuila y Tejas.
It allowed only wealthy citizens to vote in elections.
It established a republic and divided government power into three different branches.
It guaranteed Mexico's immediate independence from Spain.
What led to the population increase shown in the chart?
The outbreak of the Texas Revolution.
The arrival of Anglo settlers in Texas.
The annexation of Texas by the U.S.
The elimination of slavery in Texas.
A person of Mexican heritage who lives in Texas is also known as a _____.
Tejano
Mestizo
Anglo
Caboclas
What is the name of Region A?
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
Where did many Texas cities develop?
Close to the Mountains and Basins
Along the Great Plains
Near the Texas border with Louisiana
Near waterways and transportation routes
What is region D called?
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
What is the name of Region C?
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
Region B is called:
the Coastal Plains
the North Central Plains
the Great Plains
the Mountains and Basins
Which river is located in the area marked E?
Nueces River
San Antonio River
Red River
Rio Grande
Which of these best describes a "mission"?
A religious settlement that was built by Spanish friars to convert local Native Americans to the Spanish religion and culture.
A Spanish military outpost filled with soldiers who were supposed to protect the missions and the settlements.
A group of French traders who were sent to destroy Spanish settlements in Texas.
None of these are correct.
Which of these best describes a "presidio"?
A Spanish military outpost built to protect the missions and settlements
A religious settlement designed to force Native Americans to learn the Spanish culture
A large section of land set aside for farming, usually corn or wheat
None of these are correct
Why did most of the East Texas missions end up failing?
Most of the local Native Americans rejected the Catholic religion and Spanish culture
Spain closed the missions in Texas and moved its base of operations to the continent of Australia
France offered Spain $7 million to leave Texas forever
The soil in East Texas was not good for farming, so no food could be grown there
Which river serves as the boundary between Texas and Mexico?
Colorado River
Rio Grande River
Red River
Sabine River
Why did people migrate from Asia to North America more than 35,000 years ago?
They were hunters, following herds of animals.
They were explorers searching for new lands to conquer.
They were sailors, sailing around the world.
None of these are correct.
What were the main motivations of the European explorers coming to the New World?
Gold, God, and Glory
Money, Money, and More Money
Peace, Love, and Happiness
Life, Liberty, and Property
2. Lead to La Salle's expedition
3. Gained Knowledge of the Mississippi River
2. The establishment of Mexico City
3. Additional viceroys and Spanish governors
2. Conflict with Texas Indians
3. Gained new plants and animals, as well as knowledge of land and Texas Indians
Define Conquistador.
A place where people start a community
A journey undertaken by a group of people
A Spanish official appointed to rule land in the new world
A Spanish explorer who searched for wealth in the Americas
