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EOY Social Studies REVIEW

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Based on this Texas Railroad Map, which region of Texas in 1860 had the most railroad tracks?

a)
Coastal Plains
b)

North Central Plains

c)

Great Plains

d)

Mountains & Basins Region

2.

Based on this Texas Railroad Map, which region of Texas in 1860 had the least railroad tracks?

(a)  

3.

Based on your observation of this population chart, which Texas city experience the greatest growth because of the Texas railroads?

4.

Based on your observation of this population chart, which Texas city experience the smallest growth because of the Texas railroads?

5.

Based on this population chart, if the population of San Antonio was approximately 12,000 in 1870 and 52,000 in 1900. What was the difference between 1870 and 1900?

6.

Based on this population chart, which city grew the slowest during the Texas railroad boom?

(a)  

7.

Based on your analysis of this railroad track chart, about how many miles of railroad tracks were placed in Texas in 1870?

a)

400 miles

b)

500 miles

c)

3,100 miles

d)

10,000 miles

8.

Based on your analysis of this railroad track chart, which decade saw the greatest increase in number of miles of track laid?

(a)  

9.

Based on your analysis of this railroad track chart, what is the difference in railroad tracks between 1880 and 1890?

10.

Based on your analysis of this railroad track chart, which decade saw the greatest increase in number of miles of track laid?

(a)  

11.

Which landform proved to be the easiest to work with when constructing railroads? Select all that apply.

a)

plains

b)

rivers

c)

mountains

d)

plateaus

12.

The (a)   was a piece of legislation (a new law) that required all runaway enslaved people to be captured, even in the North, to be returned to their owners.

13.

Locate the following southern states that seceded from the Union: South Carolina, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, & Virginia.

14.

The​ (a)   began when ​ (b)   was the ​ state to ​ (c)   from the ​ (d)   (United States). After they seceded, ​ (e)   and 10 other states joined them leading them to Civil War.

Choose from the below words
Confederate States of America
South Carolina
secede
Union
Texas
15.

Organize these states into the Union (blue / free) states & Confederate (gray / slave) states.

Categorize the following

Texas

South Carolina

Virginia

New York

Pennsylvania

Maine

Georgia

Louisiana

California

Connecticut

Union
Confederacy
16.

In 1861, several Southern states (a)   from the Union because they believe that President Lincoln would abolish slavery.

17.

Analyze this graphic. What part of this graphic represents the Confederacy losing the Civil War?

18.

(a)   is the name of the period of time following the Civil War where many things had to be rebuilt.

19.

In the passage, what does the prefix "re-" mean?

a)

not

b)

before

c)

again

d)

below

20.

Based on this Civil War map, the reader can conclude that most of the battles occurred in-

a)

the South.

b)

the Confederacy

c)

the North

d)

the Union

21.

Based on your observation of this Civil War map, the reader can conclude that the state of (a)   experienced a lot of devastation.

22.

General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses E. Grant at the (a)   located in the state of Virginia.

23.

Union General Grant and Confederate General Lee met at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia in order to discuss the South's surrender. Locate the state of Virginia.

24.

The ​ (a)   armies were ​ (b)   by the lack of ​ (c)   and men. They were ​ (d)   and starving. Thousands of miles of land had been ​ (e)   by the war.

Choose from the below words
Confederate
weakened
supplies
exhausted
devasted
25.

When South Carolina seceded, the Union took control of (a)   . In April 1861, South Carolina fired upon it, and so began the American Civil War.

26.

When South Carolina seceded, the Union took control of Fort Sumter. In April 1861, South Carolina fired upon Fort Sumter. Identify the location of Fort Sumter.

27.

If the Union and the Confederacy were evenly divided between states.

What would that fraction be?

HINT: Use the question mark button to create the fraction.

28.

Select all the reasons Europen explorers from Spain and France wanted to control Texas.

a)

Gold

b)

God

c)

Glory

d)

Land

29.

Identify the continents of North America and Europe.

HINT: Use your anchor charts from your Social Studies Google Classroom.

30.

Name this continent.

HINT: Use your anchor charts from your Social Studies Google Classroom.

(a)  

31.

Name this continent.

HINT: Use your anchor charts from your Social Studies Google Classroom.

(a)  

32.

Identify the 3 major countries of North America.

HINT: Use your anchor charts from your Social Studies Google Classroom.

33.

Draw the path that conquistadors sailed from Europe across the Atlantic Ocean to North America.

34.

Identify the 4 major countries that European explorers primarily come from to explore North America.

35.

What is the purpose of the author including this picture in the passage?

a)

To show all the different Europen explorers

b)

To show the various locations of missions in Texas

c)

To show different reasons European explorers came to North America

d)

To show how La Salle was Spain's greatest conquistador

36.

Based on this map, Fort Saint Louis was near which body of water?

(a)  

37.

Match the following

a)

1.

Sam Houston-TX General & 1st President

b)

2.

Stephen F. Austin-Empressario

c)

3.

Santa Anna- Mexican Dictator & General

38.

"Remember ​ (a)   " and "Remember the Alamo" were popular battle chants during the Texas ​ (b)   . At Goliad, Texians were ​ (c)   because even though the soldiers ​ (d)   , ​ (e)   killed them all.

Choose from the below words
Goliad
Revolution
upset
surrendered
General Santa Anna
39.

Based on this map, the reader can infer that this natural landform prevented the Mexican army from seeing the Texas army.

a)

swamp

b)

river

c)

hill

d)

forest

40.

Based on this map, the reader can infer that this natural landform prevented the Mexican army from seeing the Texas army.

Click on the natural landform that blocked the Texas army from view.

41.

What gave General Sam Houston an advantage over the Mexican army at the battle of San Jacinto?

a)

A barricade was built from supplies.

b)

The Texian army was larger than the Mexican army.

c)

General Sam Houston sent spies into Santa Anna's camp.

d)

The Mexican army was asleep when they decided to attack.

42.

After the battle of San Jacinto, Texas wanted the (a)   to be the new border between Mexico and Texas.

43.

The American ​ (a)   people of Texas hunted and ​ (b)   to meet their ​ (c)   and wants.

Choose from the below words
indigenous
traded
needs
44.

Match the following animals that were hunted by Native Americans of Texas.

a)

1.

bison

b)

2.

deer

c)

3.

antelope

45.

The reader can conclude that these indigenous people probably traded _____ for other items since they lived near the coast.

a)
corn
b)
fish
c)
horses
d)
wood
46.

The reader can conclude that these indigenous people probably traded (a)   for other items since they lived near the coast.

47.

Organize these facts and opinions into the right categories.

Categorize the following

Native Americans establish trades with other tribes and Europeans.

Native Americans established the most effective trading system ever.

The Comanche were known to trade the bison they hunted for crops.

The Comanche favorite crop was corn and beans.

The bison was a sacred animal to many tribes.

Bison meat is the most delicious meat eaten by indigenous people.

FACT
OPINION
48.

According to the selection, American Indians established a trade route throughout Texas, New Mexico, and the country of Mexico. Label the two states and country on this map.

49.

What was the most important resource for American Indian tribes?

(a)  

50.

Select all the parts of buffalo that were used by American Indians.

a)

meat

b)

fur

c)

hides

d)

horns

51.

Select all the parts of buffalo that were used by American Indians.

a)
b)
c)
d)
52.

Distinguish between the missionaries who wanted to spread Christianity and the indigeneous people who lived in North America before the European explorers.

53.

Select all the crops that were grown to support the various missions around Texas.

a)

corn

b)

cotton

c)

sugarcane

d)

pumkins

e)

apples

54.

Organize the following sentences about Spanish missions into fact and opinion categories.

Categorize the following

Missions were extremely beneficial to the Native Americans.

Missions significantly contributed to the decline of Native American culture.

Missions were established by Spanish settlers in the 18th century.

Missions were built in various locations across present-day Texas.

Missions were religious and agricultural places.

Missions were part of the Spanish colonization efforts in North America.

Missions played a role in the spread of Christianity among Native Americans.

Missions were supported by the Spanish crown and Catholic Church.

Missions were a significant part of the history of Texas.

Facts
Opinions
55.

​ (a)   had ​ (b)   in order to ​ (c)   the ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
large, stone walls
protect
settlers.
Missions
56.

Based on this map of Spanish Missions in Texas, the reader can see that major cities like El Paso, (a)   , Austin, and Corpus Christi had many missions.

57.

Based on this map of Spanish Missions in Texas, the reader can see that the only city that did not have any missions was (a)   .

58.

Based on this map of Spanish Missions in Texas, the reader can conclude that the crosses signify-

a)

various locations around Texas where people have died.

b)

the various Spanish missions that were established across Texas.

c)

the various Catholic churches that people can currently visit in present-day Texas.

d)

the various hopsitals that were built in order to provide medical asstiance to the missionaries and Native Americans.

59.

Draw a line on the border that separate the countries of United States and Mexico.

60.

Based on this map of Spanish Missions in Texas, the reader can interpret that the only part of Texas where there were no missions is-

a)

the Texas Pan-handle

b)

north Texas

c)

the Great Plains Region

d)

west Texas

61.

Select all the activities that were of daily mission life.

a)

raising livestock

b)

education

c)

religious activities

d)

oil production

62.

Locate Huntsville, the city where Sam Houston retired, on this map. Based on this map, you can see that Hunstville is ​ (a)   of Houston, ​ (b)   of Dallas, and ​ (c)   of Laredo.

Choose from the below words
north
south
northeast
west
63.

Who was jailed for 1 1/2 years and also brought the Old 300 to help colonize Texas (Father of Texas)?

a)

William B Travis

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Jose Antonio Navarro

64.

Select all the causes of the Texas Revolution.

Taxes, No Slaves Allowed, Must be Catholic

a)

Taxes

b)

No slavery

c)

Must be Catholic

d)

Must eat Mexican food

65.

(a)   led Mexican troops through Texas, Ordered the massacre of Texian soldiers, President of Mexico, Led the Mexican troops at the Alamo

66.

What is the meaning of the San Jacinto monument?

a)

The Alamo and all who died

b)

The Native Americans who fought in the Texas Revolution

c)

The final battle of the revolution and all who fought

d)

The first battle of the revolution

67.

Read all the facts.

*13 Day Siege

*The Mexican Army won

*Became a symbol of freedom

*189 Texians vs thousands of Mexicans

What event is being descbribed?

a)

The Cannon at Gonzales

b)

The Alamo

c)

The Battle at San Jacinto

d)

The Goliad Massacre

68.

Who led the Texian Army during the Texas Revolution?

(a)  

69.

What was the final battle and the result of the Texas Revolution?

a)

The Battle of San Jacinto and Texas won its freedom.

b)

The Battle of the Alamo and Mexico put down the rebellion.

c)

The Battle of Goliad and Mexico pu down over 400 prisoners of war.

d)

The Battle of Gonzalez and Texas won its freedom.

70.

Which Texas city had a canon that Santa Anna want to take?

a)

San Jacinto

b)

Gonzales

c)

San Antonio

d)

Goliad

71.

Match the following Texas revolution events.

a)
1.

San Jacinto Monument

b)
2.

Battle of Gonzales

c)
3.

Battle of the Alamo

d)
4.

Goliad Massacre

72.

Label the 4 regions of Texas.

73.

Select the picture that match the physical properties

for the correct region of Texas.

a)
1.

Mountains & Basins

b)
2.

Great Plains

c)
3.

Coastal Plains

74.

The Panhandle of Texas is located in which region of Texas?

a)

Mountains & Basins

b)

Great Plains

c)

North Central Plains

d)

Coastal Plains

75.

Label the cardinal directions on this compass.

76.

What are the cardinal directions for the Coastal Plains region?

a)

east

b)

north central

c)

south

d)

southeast

77.

What are the cardinal directions for the Coastal Plains region?

(a)  

78.

Which region of Texas includes the city of El Paso?

a)

Mountains & Basins

b)

Great Plains

c)

North Central Plains

d)

Coastal Plains

79.
Question Image

Match the following cities with the correct region of Texas.

a)

El Paso

1.

Mountains & Basins

b)

Houston

2.

Coastal Plains

c)

Wichita Falls

3.

North Central Plains

d)

Lubbock

4.

Great Plains

80.

Which physical characteristic is found in the Gulf Coast Plains of Texas

(same as Coastal Plains)?

a)

tall forests

b)

sandy beaches

c)

deep canyons

d)

rugged mountains

81.

Which physical characteristic is found in the Gulf Coast Plains of Texas

(same as Coastal Plains)?

a)
b)
c)
d)
82.

Based on the map, which regions of Texas have over one million people living there?

a)

Central Plains, Great Plains, and Coastal Plains

b)

Central Plains, Great Plains, and Mountains & Basins

c)

Great Plains, Coastal Plains, and Mountains & Basins

d)

Mountains & Basins, Central Plains, & Coastal Plains

83.

Which of the following is the best title for the drawing?

a)

Daily Life for the Caddo

b)

Apache Children Hard at Work

c)

Summer Season for the Karankawa

d)

Adobe House Building by the Pueblo

84.

The "Six Flags of Texas" represent -

a)

flags of countries that ruled over Texas.

b)

different flags for the State of Texas.

c)

flags for the largest counties in Texas.

d)

flags of countries closest to Texas.

85.

What is being built across the country to help carry settlers west?

a)
b)
c)
d)
86.

In which state, did John Henry finally start laying down railroad tracks?

(a)  

87.

Organize these statements by facts and opinions.

Categorize the following

John Henry should not have raced against the machine.

John Henry was born a slave.

John Henry became a steel driver in West Virginia.

John Henry died at the end of the story.

John Henry is the greatest American legend.

John Henry was the strongest black man alive.

Facts
Opinions
88.

Use an arrow to indicate the cardinal direction that the United States is growing.

89.

If John Henry was at one point a slave, then the reader can tell-

a)

that he was born in one of the Confederate states.

b)

that he escaped from the south to become free.

c)

that he joined the Union army to fight for his freedom.

d)

that he would be a slave all his life.

90.

When President Lincoln ordered the Emancipation Proclamation, it stated that all slavery would be ​ (a)   in the United States.

Choose from the below words
abolished
abolish
abolishment
abolishing
91.

If John Henry wielded two 20lbs hammers in each hand, then what was the total mass?

92.

Which of the following best explains how American Indian tribes arrived to Texas?

a)

They crossed the Bering Strait from Asia and migrated southward over many years.

b)

They sailed from Asia around to the Gulf of Mexico and landed in Texas.

c)

They went from Alaska to Asia and then to Texas.

d)

They came from Mexico northward.

93.

Which celebration recognizes the date when slavery ended in Texas?

a)

Freemen's Day

b)

Jim Crow Day

c)

Juneteenth

d)

Emancipation Day

94.

A (a)   is the number of people who live in a place.

95.

Which region of Texas has the highest population?

a)

Mountain & Basins

b)

Great Plains

c)

North Central Plains

d)

Coastal Plains

96.

An area of low land between hills or mountains is a (a)   .

97.

What river forms the boundary between Texas and Mexico?

(a)  

98.

How are the amounts of annual precipitation in Brownsville and Galveston alike or different?

a)

F

Galveston has slightly less precipitation than Brownsville.

b)

Galveston has slightly more precipitation than Brownsville.

c)

Galveston has much more precipitation than Brownsville.

d)

They both have similar amounts of precipitation a year.