wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

TX History Review units 1-6

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 3hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What region does this map represent?

a)

Great Plains

b)

North Central Plains

c)

Mountains & Basins

d)

Coastal Plains

2.

What region does this map represent?

a)

Great Plains

b)

North Central Plains

c)

Mountains & Basins

d)

Coastal Plains

3.

What region does this map represent?

a)

Great Plains

b)

North Central Plains

c)

Mountains & Basins

d)

Coastal Plains

4.

What region does this map represent?

a)

Great Plains

b)

North Central Plains

c)

Mountains & Basins

d)

Coastal Plains

5.

Every major river runs through which region?

a)

Great Plains

b)

North Central Plains

c)

Mountains & Basins

d)

Coastal Plains

6.

How many regions is Texas divided into?

a)

4

b)

3

c)

5

d)

6

7.
Located in the Mountains and Basins, what is the highest point in Texas?
a)
Davis Mountains
b)
Chisos Mountians
c)
Guadalupe Peak
d)
Rocky Mountains
8.
What river forms the boundary between Texas and Mexico?
a)
Red River
b)
Rio Grande River
c)
Lake Travis
d)
Colorado River
9.
What are regions?
a)
Bodies of water
b)
Areas of land with physical features that set them apart from other areas of land
c)
A group of people with a shared set of beliefs, goals and religious customs.
d)
People who study the past.
10.
Which of the following would be a reason why Spanish Missions failed in Texas?
a)
Too many converts overcrowded the missions
b)
Most Indians were not interested in being Catholic
c)
Too much traffic on roads leading up to missions
d)
Not enough food to feed mission Indians
11.
Special settlements were created by Spanish priests to convert Natives.  These settlements were called
a)
Alamos
b)
Presidios
c)
Colonies
d)
Missions
12.
This is used to house the spanish soliders that were in charge of protecting the missions...
a)
Convent
b)
Mission
c)
Hotel
d)
Presidio
13.
What were the goals of the Spanish missions?
a)
convert Native Americans to Christianity
b)
teach Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life
c)
Strengthen Spain's hold on Texas land
d)
all of the above
14.
Most cities in Texas reflect with what cultural heritage?
a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

England

d)

Portugal

15.

Why did the Spanish decide to build the East Texas missions?

a)

To keep the French out of Spanish territory

b)

To keep the Americans out of Spanish territory

c)

They had an alliance with the Apaches

d)

The friendly Indians invited them to

16.

Mexican Independence occurred in what year?

a)

1821

b)

1921

c)

1803

d)

1824

17.

Stephen F Austin is called the.........

a)

Father of Texas

b)

Son of Texas

c)

Capital of Texas

d)

The greatest commander of all time

18.

The only successful Mexican Empresario?

a)

Green Dewitt

b)

Moses Austin

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Martin De Leon

19.

Many southerners from the U.S. moved to Texas and brought what with them?

a)

enslaved African Americans

b)

indentured servants

c)

weapons

d)

new technology

20.

The Louisiana Purchase

a)

doubled the size of the U.S.

b)

happened in 1804

c)

cost $10 million

d)

was purchased by President Roosevelt

21.

The "Old 300" were

a)

Austin's original settlers

b)

Dewitt's original settlers

c)

De Leon's original settlers

d)

Coronado's original settlers

22.

The Mexican Constitution of 1824 established

a)

establish Catholic as the state religion

b)

was a Federalist constitution

c)

established the state of Coahuila Y Tejas

d)

All of the above

23.

Who was responsible for negotiating the first land grant with the Spanish government for American settlers in Texas?

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Green DeWitt

c)

Moses Austin

d)

Martin De Leon

24.

Which Individual Rights was denied to Anglos living in Texas under the Constitution of 1824?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of Press

c)

Freedom of Religion

d)

Freedom of Assembly

25.

• A businessperson who was granted the right to promote settlement in Texas (land / real estate agent)

• Made responsible for the new settlers that came

• Helped Mexico by increasing the population of Texas

a)

Spanish Conquistador

b)

Anglo

c)

Empresario

d)

Tejano

26.

Who was using the land grants to settle in Texas?

a)

Native Americans

b)

French men

c)

Anglo Americans

d)

Chinese

27.
Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Battle of the Alamo
c)
Goliad Massacre
d)
Battle of San Jacinto
28.
This document informed the Mexican President that U.S. influence was stronger in Texas than Mexican influence. This led to Law of April 6, 1830.
a)
Mier y Teran Report
b)
Stephen F. Austin Arrest
c)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
d)
Fredonian Rebellion
29.
No more U. S. Immigration, no more slaves, custom duties (tax) charged on U. S. imports.
a)
Mier y Teran Report
b)
Stephen F. Austin Arrest
c)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
d)
Law of April 6, 1830
30.
What did the Texans state at the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
a)
They would be loyal to the Mexican constitution
b)
They would be loyal to Spain
c)
They would be loyal to the Texas constitution
d)
They would be loyal to the U.S. constitution
31.
Which battle does the term "COME AND TAKE IT" come from?
a)
Battle of San Jacinto
b)
Battle of Medina
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of the Alamo
32.
Why was Steven F. Austin imprisoned in Mexico City?
a)
He was plotting to overthrow the Mexican government.
b)
He was caught bringing in more slaves into Texas from Louisiana.
c)
His letter was intercepted that told the Texans to go ahead with their plans to organize a local government.
d)
He insulted the Mexican president by questioning the new laws that were in place to control Texas.
33.
Name the general and dictator of Mexico.
a)
Jose Urrea
b)
S.F.A
c)
Santa Ana
d)
William B. Travis
34.
What was the purpose of William B Travis's letter?
a)
To send reinforcements/help
b)
To announce their victory
c)
To inform americans of their plans
d)
To announce his surrender
35.
Name the battle in which Santa Ana surrendered and officially gave Texas to the Americans?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Grass Fight
c)
Battle of San Jacinto
d)
Battle of Coleto
36.
Which of the following events took place during the Texas Revolution
a)
Council House Fight
b)
Siege of the Alamo
c)
Sam Houston Elected
d)
Texas Annexation
37.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1821
b)
1845
c)
1836
d)
1835
38.
Why is the Battle of the Alamo significant?
a)
It inspired the Texans to fight stronger
b)
It discouraged the Texan army
c)
It was an important win for the Texans
d)
Everyone, including the Mexican soldiers,died at the hands of Santa Anna
39.

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

a)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Erastus 'Deaf' Smith

40.

Who was responsible for writing the Texas Declaration of Independence?

a)

James Fannin

b)

Santa Ana

c)

Sam Houston

d)

George Childress

41.

The Treaties of Velasco recognized what river as the border between Texas and Mexico?

a)

Colorado River

b)

Rio Grande River

c)

San Jacinto River

d)

Brazos River

42.

On March 27, 1836 James Fannin and 400 men were massacred in what city?

a)

Anahuac

b)

Goliad

c)

Gonzales

d)

San Antonio

43.
What year was Texas annexed to the United States?
a)
1819
b)
1836
c)
1845
d)
1861
44.
What was Texas Annexation?
a)
Texas becoming the 28th state of the United States
b)
Texas becoming a independent country
c)
Texas joining the Confederacy
d)
Texas joining Mexico
45.
What is Manifest Destiny?
a)
Texas' future to reach the Pacific ocean.
b)
Americans' belief that it was their God given right to own the land from East to West, from the Atlantic to Pacific Ocean.
c)
An angel flying through the air from East to West.
d)
The progress of the White man
46.
What was one of the reasons many Americans wanted to annex Texas?
a)
Northern States wanted another slave state
b)
Oil production
c)
Manifest Destiny
d)
none of the above
47.
What was a popular belief in the U.S. during the early 1800's that the country will expand its boundaries to the Pacific Ocean?
a)
Annexation
b)
Archives
c)
Republic
d)
Manifest Destiny
48.
Annexation of Texas was controversial in the United States because ____________________________________.
a)
it would increase the number of states that did not allow slavery
b)
it could lead to war with Spain
c)
it would increase the number of states that allowed slavery
d)
it would interfere with Manifest Destiny
49.
What was a question the U.S. had to debate when trying to decide if Texas should be allowed to join the union?
a)
How adding a slave state would affect the balance of Congress
b)
Who would control the Port of Galveston 
c)
Whether Lamar should be thrown in jail for the Santa Fe Expedition
d)
Who would be the leader of Texas when they became a territory
50.
One issue between Texas, Mexico, and the US was...
a)
A dispute on how much Texas was worth
b)
A dispute on trade
c)
A dispute on religion
d)
A dispute on territorial boundaries
51.
Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837?
a)
Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.
b)
The United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic.
c)
Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States.
d)
The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.
52.
What was one outcome of the US-Mexican War?
a)
The United States gained control of the Oregon Country.
b)
Mexico gave up all claims to Texas.
c)
Texas and the new territories had to give up slavery.
d)
Mexicans living in the new territories had to move to Mexico.
53.
What is the official border between Texas & Mexico because the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo was signed?
a)
Nueces River
b)
San Jacinto River
c)
Frio River
d)
Rio Grande
54.
Utah, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming, and Nevada were all states that joined the US as a result of what?
a)
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
b)
The Annexation of Texas
c)
The Mexican Cession
d)
The Joint Resolution
55.
What does this image represent?
a)
Mexican Cession
b)
Gadsden Purchase
c)
Oregon Territory
d)
Texas Annexation
56.
Why did Southern states want to expand westward? 
a)
To find more land for industry
b)
To expand slavery 
c)
To find more land for freedmen to work
d)
To find Waldo
57.
What river did the United States feel was the boundary to Texas?
a)
The Nueces River
b)
The Mississippi River
c)
The Rio Grande
d)
The Nile River
58.
What river did Mexico feel was the boundary to Texas?
a)
The Nueces River
b)
The Mississippi River
c)
The Rio Grande
d)
The Nile River
59.

The correct order of Eras of Texas History are:

a)

II, IV, III, I

b)

I, II, III, IV

c)

IV, III, II, I

d)

III, I, IV, II

60.

Who was the first elected President of the Republic of Texas?

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

David G. Burnet

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Andrew Jackson

61.

The Battle of the Alamo, Goliad Massacre, Runaway Scrape, and the Battle of San Jacinto all happened in what year?

a)

1821

b)

1832

c)

1836

d)

1845

62.

Which of the following was a big issue that the presidents of Texas had to deal with?

Select 3 correct answers

a)

Public Debt

b)

War with Spain

c)

Immigration from the U.S.

d)

Native Americans

e)

Relations with Mexico

63.

The 2nd President of the Republic of Texas moved the capital of Texas from the city of Houston to the city of _________.

a)

Washington-on-the-Brazos

b)

Austin

c)

San Antonio

d)

Velasco

64.

Which person did not serve as President of Texas?

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

d)

Anson Jones

65.

This quote was written by _________, who did not create treaties with hostile Native Americans, and used force to remove them from Texas.

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Santa Anna

c)

Henry Clay

d)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

66.

Which President was against annexation?

a)

Anson Jones

b)

Sam Houston

c)

M. Lamar

d)

Henderson

67.
Texas had trouble with finances due to....
a)
lack of revenue and excess amount of printed money
b)
The US refused to recognize them as an independent country
c)
Mexico set up a Naval blockade that didn't allow Texas to sell goods
d)
There was a drought that killed all crops in Texas
68.
Which part of the US did not want Texas annexed?
a)
The South because they opposed slavery
b)
The North because they supported slavery
c)
The South because they supported slavery
d)
The North because they opposed slavery
69.
How did Houston try to solve the debt issue?
a)
By decreasing spending
b)
By increasing spending
c)
By creating more jobs
d)
By taking Mexican officials prisoner and holding them up for ransom
70.

Who was the last president of Texas who oversaw the final act of annexation - lowering the Texas flag and raising the American flag saying, "The Republic of Texas is no more"?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Anson Jones

d)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

71.

What were the political, social and economic motivations for European exploration of Texas?

a)

God

b)

Glory

c)

Gold

d)

All the above

72.

France and one other country were key for the exploration of Texas, what other country was involved?

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

China

d)

United States of America

73.

In Texas History, why is the year 1519 important?

a)

La Salle discovered the American Indian

b)

Coronado made his way through the coastal plains

c)

Pineda mapped the Texas coast

d)

Texas won it's independence

74.

Which explorer is not from Spain?

a)

La Salle

b)

Coronado

c)

Pineda

d)

Narvaez

75.

After contact, many American Indians began to mysteriously die. What was the cause?

a)

Unknown diseases

b)

Starvation

c)

War with England

d)

War with other tribes

76.

Explain the meaning of "the era of the age of contact"

a)

This was how old Pineda was when he mapped the Texas coast.

b)

When France and Spain first touched land

c)

The contact between European explorers and the American Indian

d)

This marks the beginning of modern civilization of Texas

77.

What is someone called that is a Spanish explorer who searched for wealth and land throughout America?

a)

Conqueror

b)

Warrior

c)

Vaquerro

d)

Conquistador

78.

How did Pineda contribute to Texas?

a)

He conquered the Aztec Empire

b)

He established Fort St. Louis causing Spanish settlements to shift from the west of Texas to the East

c)

He searched for the Seven Golden Cities of Cibola

d)

He was the first to map the Texas coastline which encouraged Spanish exploration

79.

Which of the following would be the best title for the chart above?

a)

Triangular Trade

b)

Trade throughout Asia

c)

Natural Resources of the World`

d)

Columbian Exchange

80.

Why is Cabeza de Vaca significant to Texas history?

a)

He was the first European to explore Texas

b)

He wrote about his experiences in Texas

c)

He told stories about the Cities of Cibola (gold)

d)

All of the above

81.
people who were already living in the areas that the Europeans "discovered" or another word for indigenous 
a)
natives
b)
explorers
c)
conquistadors
d)
mastadons
82.
buildings made of adobe bricks, some are 2 or 3 stories tall, that Indians who lived in the desert built and lived in 
a)
pueblos
b)
tipis
c)
huts
d)
wigwams
83.

Reasons for French exploration?

a)

All of these

b)

mercantilism

c)

God, Gold and Glory

d)

Fur trading

84.

missions eventually failed among the Native Americans of Texas because---

a)

They died

b)

Because they had their own way of life and beliefs

c)

They all moved to different territories

d)

The Spaniards gave up and left

85.

What is an example of Texans adapting to their environment in the dry and hot regions of Texas?

a)

People cut down trees in the rainforest to build homes

b)

People built adobe houses because there were few or no trees.

c)

Families built log cabins using the many trees found on the plains.

d)

Anglo families hired Native Americans to build brick homes.

86.

Which is the BEST example of Native Americans modifying their environment?

a)

Karankawa use dugout canoes and spears to fish in salty marshes

b)

Caddo Indians used irrigation for their crops

c)

Western Gulf Culture Indians traded goods with the Spanish

d)

Plains culture Indians elected chiefs to lead the tribes

87.
Which Native culture hunted buffalo?
a)
Southeastern Culture
b)
Coastal Culture
c)
Plains Culture
d)
Pueblo Culture
88.

How did the Native Americans adapt to their environment?

a)

By relying on the natural resources and materials around them

b)

By copying European practices

c)

The Natives did not rely on natural resources

d)

By praying to their gods for food and water

89.
Which of the following is part of a nomadic lifestyle?
a)
Setting up plots of land to grow crops.
b)
Moving south for the winter to follow the bison herd.
c)
Building houses out of mud bricks.
d)
Constructing large cities.
90.

How did the Spanish protect their land in Texas from the French?

a)

Made peace treaties with the Natives to fight the French

b)

Brought in settlers from Mexico

c)

Built Missions, presidios and Settlements

d)

Asked the United States to join them in fight against France

91.

What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?

a)

Native Diseases destroyed the Conquistador population

b)

The native population increased dramatically with European contact

c)

The exchange of foods and animals had a dramatic impact on later societies

d)

The Triangular trade became less profitable

Similar Resources on Wayground

First 9 Weeks Review - Ch 1 - Ch 9

88 questions

First 9 Weeks Review - Ch 1 - Ch 9

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

EOC Prep: 3.1, 3.15, 3.12, 3.13, 2.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

91 questions

EOC Prep: 3.1, 3.15, 3.12, 3.13, 2.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

Civil War

87 questions

Civil War

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th - 10th Grade

Spring Benchmark Review

95 questions

Spring Benchmark Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th - 12th Grade

Bộ đề ôn ATGT

87 questions

Bộ đề ôn ATGT

quiz

Worksheet

•

5th Grade - University

EOC Prep: 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.8

95 questions

EOC Prep: 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.8

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

Western Expansion - Why? Joys/Hardships? Legacies!

90 questions

Western Expansion - Why? Joys/Hardships? Legacies!

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade