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Texas History Over all Test

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which number on the map reflects territory gained by the United States as a

result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

2.

Based on the information in the excerpt above, one of the effects of the Turtle

Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to —

a)

 align themselves with santa anna

b)

begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna

c)

Petition santa anna to grant independence

d)

call for resignation of santa anna as president

3.

In which region were most successful land grants in Texas located?

a)

Mountain and Basin

b)

Coastal Plains

c)

Great Plains

d)

North Central plains

4.

Which conclusion is supported by data in the maps?

a)

Dust storms caused the dust bow

b)

Dust storms we most sever west of the Dust bowl

c)

Dust storms affected a large part of Texas

d)

Dust Bowl extedned form Texas to North Dakota

5.

Which conclusion accurately describes the change in cotton production in Texas during the 1930s and 1940s?

a)

Cotton farms moved closer to cities.

b)

Fewer acres were planted for cotton.

c)

Farmers increased prices for cotton.

d)

Cotton production per acre increased.

6.

Which conclusion is supported by the information on the map above?

a)

All cattle trails that started in Texas led to towns in the East.

b)

After the Civil War, ranchers used the trails to bring cattle from other states to Texas.

c)

Before the Civil War, increased settlement encourage Texas ranchers to find new markets for their cattle.

d)

After the Civil War, several trails were added to support the growing cattle industry in Texas.

7.

Based on the information in the map, which trail was used first?

a)

Shawnee

b)

Chisholm

c)

Western

d)

Goodnight-Loving

8.

Which geographic change resulted from the pattern shown in the table?

a)

New cities grew up along the rail lines.

b)

American Indian tribes were relocated.

c)

New cities grew up along the rail lines.

d)

West Texas’ population grew larger than that of East Texas.

9.

Which of the following generalizations is true based on the maps?

a)

Czech settlements were mainly located along the coast.

b)

African Americans were the ethnic largest group to settle in Texas.

c)

German settlements were mainly located in West Texas.

d)

Hispanics settled across the largest area of Texas.

10.

Which evidence best supports the conclusion that the diagram is a mission?

a)

There are barracks and a workshop.

b)

here is a plaza and a cemetery.

c)

There is a cemetery and a path.

d)

There are Indian quarters and a church.

11.

Based on the diagram above, what is one way Spanish missionaries adapted to the environment?

a)

They buried their dead in a cemetery.

b)

They farmed the land and stored grain.

c)

They built an open courtyard in the center.

d)

They exercised regularly on a walking path.

12.

Based on the information on the map, which of the following accounts for the location of the cities labeled A, B, C, D, and E?

a)

The cities are located along the state borders.

b)

The cities are located in close proximity to each other.

c)

The cities are located in the north where the climate is cooler.

d)

The cities are located near waterways which provide transportation.

13.

Which generalization about the establishment of towns is best supported by evidence on the map?

a)

Towns were mainly located along the Rio Grande River.

b)

Towns developed in the mountainous regions of Texas.

c)

Towns were well established before the building of the missions.

d)

Towns tended to grow near the location of missions and presidios.

14.

Based on the data, cities in Texas that experienced the least population growth during the 1930s were located in —

a)


along the Gulf Coast

b)

the Rio Grande Valley

c)

north central Texas 

d)

in the Panhandle

15.

Which region has the natural landmark Palo Duro Canyon?

a)

Great Plains

b)

Coastal Plains

c)

Moutain and Basins

d)

North central plains

16.

Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?

a)

Mountain and Basin

b)

Great Plains

c)

Coastal plains

d)

North Central

17.

Based on the population trends in Texas shown in the table, what possible economic issues will Texas face in the twenty-first century?

a)

Shortages of doctors and teachers

b)

RapidRising taxes and lower wages population decline

c)

Greater demand for jobs and schools

d)
Stagnant job market
18.

Historians divide periods of time with similar characteristics into eras in order to –

a)

predict the future

b)

record economic data about Texas

c)

analyze historical maps

d)

organize information about the past

19.

Based on the information in the excerpt, the downsizing of the Texas oil industry during the 1980s and 1990s likely contributed to —

a)

declines in immigration rates

b)

job cuts in related businesses

c)

increased environmental regulations

d)

higher taxes on petroleum industries

20.

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 —

a)

growing invasions of insects

b)

overgrazing of natural grasslands

c)

drying up of some underground water sources

d)

increasing cattle deaths from drinking salt water

21.

Which event led to the increased production of corn and wheat in Texas during the years of the American Civil War?

a)

Texas farms began using new fertilizers and pesticides.

b)

A need to feed soldiers increased demand for these products

c)

Enslaved people stopped working on the cotton plantations.

d)

Confederate officials sent money to Texas farmers to buy land.

22.

Which river makes up the western and southern border?

a)

Frio

b)

Red

c)

Brazos

d)

Rio Grande

23.

3. _____ geography includes natural features, plant life, and weather.

a)

physical

b)

human

24.
The Alamo is located in which city in Texas
a)
San Antonio
b)
Dallas
c)
Austin
d)
Corpus Christi
25.
The Alamo is located where?
a)
Austin
b)
San Antonio
c)
Houston
d)
Dallas
26.

Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

David G. Burnet

d)

Anson Jones

27.
What is Texas' state bird?
a)
Crow
b)
Bluejay
c)
Mockingbird