WorksheetsSS 7th CHECK POINT 2025
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 18mins
Select the correct region of Texas that identifies where Big Bend National Park is located.
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How does the physical environment of coastal Texas contrast with that of the Mountain and Basin region?
Coastal Texas has more rivers.
Coastal Texas has a higher elevation.
The Mountain and Basin region has more agriculture.
The Mountain and Basin region has long summers and warm winters.
Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history?
The Native American tribes lived and adapted to their environment.
Identify two answer choices that describe how the Coahuiltecan were similar to the Karankawa?
They were mound builders.
They were nomads that lived along the Gulf Coast Plains.
They were mainly farmers who traded with other tribes.
They were primarily hunter-gatherers.
Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of Contact era in Texas history?
A) Anglo and Spanish settlers established colonies in Texas.
B) American Indian tribes were driven out of Texas by French settlers.
C) Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.
D) Spanish colonists abandoned exploration of Texas after not finding any gold.
Select the correct location on the map that identifies the Red River, an important border barrier.
What physical feature is common in both the Great Plains and the Coastal Plains regions of Texas?
Lack of significant water resources
Cold winters and humid hot summers
Flat land suitable for farming or ranching
Major cities with large metropolitan areas
Which of these explorers landed at Matagorda Bay while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River?
Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle
Hernando Cortés
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado
Which were 2 motivations that led early European explorers to investigate the Americas?
Desire to find gold
Desire to spread democracy
Desire to leave overcrowded cities
Desire to spread Christianity (Catholicism)
Many cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio reflect the cultural legacy of —
France
England
Portugal
Spain
Which major Texas city was founded by Spanish colonists in 1718?
Corpus Christi
El Paso
Laredo
San Antonio
Which of the following was a characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas?
A) Forts were built to protect American Indian tribes in Texas.
B) American Indian tribes were discouraged from settling in Texas.
C) Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas.
D) Spanish explorers negotiated treaties to trade and travel safely in Texas.
Which group likely viewed the construction of new Spanish missions with suspicion?
Catholic priests
American Indian tribes
Conquistadors
Anglo settlers
Which successful Tejano rancher represented Texas at the Mexican Constitutional Convention, located land for the first Austin colony, and eventually supported Texas independence?
A) Martín De León
B) José Francisco Ruiz
Erasmo Seguin
Lorenzo de Zavala
How did the State Colonization Law of 1825 contribute to the development of Texas?
It continued the empresario system in Texas.
It allowed English to be spoken in schools in Texas.
It granted Anglo settlers the right to establish schools.
It transferred land from Mexican settlers to Anglo settlers.
Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820s?
Cheap land was available.
The climate was similar to their home regions.
There were gold mines to exploit.
The Mexican government offered free transportation.
In what way did the building of missions in Texas change the culture of the region?
Farming methods were changed.
Large areas of forests were cut down.
New religious traditions were introduced.
Rivers in southern parts of Texas were polluted.
Choose the correct response from the drop-down menu to answer the following question. While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a (a) in Mexico, it specifically restricted the people's right to (b) .
Freedom
Democracy
Which physical geographic feature influenced where the missions and presidios were built in Texas?
(a)
Which generalization about the establishment of towns is best supported by evidence on the map?
Towns were mainly located along the Rio Grande River.
Towns developed in the mountainous regions of Texas.
Towns were well established before the building of the missions.
Towns tended to grow near the location of missions and presidios.
When traveling from east to west across the state of Texas, which of the following describes the changes in physical geography that occur?
The elevation decreases.
The elevation increases.
Wide open prairies span all across Texas.
Canyons and basins turn into coastal plains.
Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?
He established a mission at Galveston Bay.
He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas.
He helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
He founded the first Anglo colony in Texas.
As an American empresario, Green DeWitt was able to —
negotiate a treaty with the American Indian tribes
establish a colony near what is present-day Gonzales
continue the work that Moses Austin had started in Texas
join with Martin De León doubling the size of his land holdings
One way Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios was by —
introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers
requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion
administering Spanish language tests to settlers
expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing
How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.
It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.
It proved to the Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated
It prompted the US to annex Texas
Based on the information in the excerpt above, one of the effects of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions was that the Texans chose to —
align themselves with Santa Anna
begin preparing to fight against Santa Anna
petition Santa Anna to grant them independence
call for the resignation of Santa Anna as president
Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
Lorenzo de Zavala
James Fannin
Which famous Texan is described by the information in the box? - Sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo - Remained with Houston and served in the final battle for independence - Served as a Tejano representative in the Senate of the Republic
Jim Bowie
José Antonio Navarro
Juan Seguín
Lorenzo de Zavala
What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.
He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.
The letter above was intended to —
notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight
warn Sam Houston to flee from Santa Anna's approaching army
advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate
inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo
The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —
block Americans from settling in Texas
end the trade between Texas and Mexico
prevent Texas from declaring independence
The graphic above illustrates Stephen F. Austin’s changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brought about because of Austin’s —
arrest by Mexican officials
creation of the Mier y Terán report
work to pass the Law of April 6, 1830
participation in the Fredonian Rebellion
The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —
loss of Goliad
surrender of Santa Anna
death of William B. Travis
defeat of Sam Houston’s troops
