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WorksheetsDue on 5/13
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 30mins
What event in 1519 marked the beginning of Spanish influence in Texas?
Mexico gains independence from Spain
Pineda mapped the Texas Coast and first Spanish settlement in Texas
Texas gained independence from Mexico
The start of the Civil War in Texas
In which year did Texas join the United States of America?
1836
1845
1861
1901
Which region in Texas has the highest precipitation?
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Mountains and Basins
What significant event occurred in Texas in 1901?
The end of the Civil War
Texas joins the United States of America
Oil is struck in Spindletop
Founding of the Alamo and San Antonio
Which Texas region is known for having the lowest precipitation and the highest elevation?
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Mountains and Basins
What were the three main goals of the explorers symbolized by the phrase "God, Gold, Glory"?
Religion, Wealth, Fame
Education, Economy, Entertainment
Science, Art, Music
Politics, Religion, Economy
Which explorer's route is labeled as #1 on the map provided?
Pineda
Coronado
La Salle
Cabeza de Vaca
What are the 3 C's of the Spanish Missions System?
Control, Convert, Colonize
Command, Conquer, Create
Conclude, Conserve, Commence
Capture, Cultivate, Civilize
List the six countries that have ruled Texas in chronological order starting from the earliest.
Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States of America, United States
France, Spain, Mexico, United States, Confederate States of America, Republic of Texas
Mexico, Spain, France, Confederate States of America, Republic of Texas, United States
United States, Confederate States of America, Republic of Texas, Mexico, France, Spain
Is a movie about Cortez considered a primary or secondary source?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
Who was the most successful empresario contracted by the Mexican government to bring colonists to Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
James Bowie
William B. Travis
What did the Law (Decree) of April 6th, 1830 state regarding American immigration?
It outlawed American Immigration into Mexico
It encouraged American Immigration into Mexico
It had no effect on American Immigration
It only allowed American traders into Mexico
What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of Gonzales
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Goliad
What significant event occurred during the Battle of San Jacinto?
It led to the end of the Texas Revolution and the signing of the Treaty of Velasco
It started the Texas Revolution
It was a minor skirmish with no significant outcomes
It resulted in a defeat for the Texians
Why was the Battle of the Alamo significant?
It inspired Texans to fight and became a war cry during the war
It marked the end of the Texas Revolution
It was a peaceful negotiation
It resulted in Texas immediately gaining independence
What are citizens responsible for according to the U.S. Constitution?
Paying Tax, Jury Duty, Following the Law
Voting in elections, Registering to Vote, Volunteer Work
Following the Law, Voting in elections, Paying Tax
Registering to Vote, Volunteer Work, Jury Duty
What do the U.S. and Texas Constitution have in common?
10 amendments
7 principles of government
3 branches of government
Bill of Rights
What is the role of the Executive branch in the government?
Makes Laws
Judges Laws
Enforces the Laws
None of the above
What principle is the government of the United States based on?
Federalism
Aristocracy
Monarchy
Popular Sovereignty
In what year was Texas annexed by the United States?
1845
1836
1824
1850
Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
Mirabeau Lamar
Both A and B
None of the above
What type of government did Texas establish when it became an independent country?
Democratic Government
Republic Government
Monarchical Government
Communist Government
Which area did the U.S. acquire through the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
Louisiana Purchase
Mexican Cession
Gadsden Purchase
Alaska Purchase
What was the primary belief driving the U.S. to acquire new territories in the 19th century?
Manifest Destiny
Imperialism
Isolationism
Monroe Doctrine
Which of the following was NOT a battle fought in Texas during the Civil War?
Battle of Galveston
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Battle of Gettysburg
What were the three conditions Texas had to meet to rejoin the United States after the Civil War?
Pledge Loyalty to the United States, Abolish Slavery, Repeal Secession Ordinances
Pledge Loyalty to the Confederacy, Maintain Slavery, Adopt New Constitution
Declare Independence from the United States, Abolish Slavery, Repeal Secession Ordinances
Pledge Loyalty to the United States, Maintain Slavery, Adopt New Constitution
What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?
Ended Prohibition
Abolished Slavery
Established Women's Suffrage
Created the Federal Reserve
What right did the 15th Amendment grant?
Right to bear arms
Right to freedom of speech
Right to vote for all men
Right to legal representation
What was the primary role of the Buffalo Soldier on the West Texas Frontier?
Mining for gold
Building railroads
Protecting settlers
Trading with Native Americans
How did the expansion of the railroad system impact cattle drives in Texas?
Increased the number of cattle drives
Made cattle drives unnecessary
Decreased the price of cattle
None of the above
What was the Zimmerman telegram proposing?
An alliance between Mexico and Canada
Peace between the US and Germany
Mexican support for the Central Powers
US support for Mexico against France
Which area of Texas was most affected by the Dust Bowl?
Panhandle
Gulf Coast
Central Texas
West Texas
What was a major economic effect of the Great Depression in Texas?
Increase in agricultural production
Rise in oil prices
Many people moved to cities for work
Expansion of the cattle industry
What is the diameter of Mercury?
4,879 km
12,104 km
6,779 km
3,475 km
Which planet is named after the Roman god of love?
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Mercury
How many moons does Jupiter have?
2
79
15
33
What is the tallest mountain in the solar system located on Mars?
Mount Everest
Olympus Mons
Mount Fuji
Kilimanjaro
Which planet is known as the second hottest in the solar system?
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Mercury
What is the name of the Roman god after whom Jupiter is named?
Mars
Zeus
Jupiter
Saturn
How many Earth years does it take for Saturn to orbit the Sun?
29.4 Earth years
84 Earth years
11.8 Earth years
12 Earth years
Which planet is known as the "ice giant" due to its extremely low temperatures?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Which of the following planets has the shortest day, lasting only about 9 hours and 55 minutes?
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Jupiter
What unique feature does Saturn have that stretches out more than 120,700 km from the planet?
A large ocean
Extensive rings
A thin ring system
A Great Red Spot
What is Neptune named after?
The Roman god of the underworld
The Roman god of the sea
The Greek god of the sea
The Greek god of the underworld
How many moons does Neptune have?
14
5
10
20
What is the largest moon of Neptune called?
Charon
Triton
Styx
Nix
What year did the Voyager 2 spacecraft fly by Uranus?
1989
2006
2015
1990
When was Pluto reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet?
1989
2000
2006
2015
Which of the following is NOT a moon of Pluto?
Charon
Styx
Triton
Nix
What significant event involving Pluto occurred on the 14th of July 2015?
It was reclassified as a planet
It was discovered
The New Horizons spacecraft flew by it
It collided with a comet
Mexicans born in the region known as Texas, and who made Texas their home, were known as
vaqueros.
Tejanos.
empresarios.
Californios.
1519 was significant to Texas history because in that year—
the coast of Texas was first mapped by Spanish explorers.
. Father Antonio de Olivares started the first mission and presidio at San Antonio.
Mexico achieved its independence from Spain.
Texas declared its independence from Mexico
