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WorksheetsFall Semester Exam Review
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 34mins
Use the map above to determine which of the following is most likely to cause the wide variety of weather that the Coastal Plains region experiences.
elevation above sea level
latitude north of the equator
longitude west of the Mississippi River
relative location to the Gulf of Mexico
The area of Texas with the largest population is located in which two precipitation areas?
Adequate and Dry
Adequate and Wet
Semi-Dry and Dry
Semi-Dry and Wet
Use the picture below and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
They expected to trade extensively with Native Americans.
They hoped to convert Native Americans to Christianity.
They planned to conquer the Native Americans.
They wanted to copy Native American architecture.
Use the image below and your social studies knowledge to answer the following question.
1492
1519
1542
1607
Which of the following would be the best title for the list below? I. to convert Native Americans to Christianity II. to defend against Native American attacks III. to lead Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life IV. to strengthen Spain’s hold on Texas
Goals of the Empresario System
Goals of the Republic of Texas
Goals of the Spanish Mission System
Goals of the Spanish Explorers
How did the United States and New Spain become neighbors?
Britain moved out of the Mississippi River valley.
Filibusters captured East Texas.
Spain gave up its claim to Texas.
The United States bought Louisiana from France.
When would this headline have appeared in a newspaper?
1836
1821
1800
1824
What was the MAIN purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
To criticize the Texans who were fighting under Santa Anna
To end the civil war between opposing political forces in Mexico
To explain why Texas rebels attacked the troops at Anahuac
To support the Bustamante government's violations of the Constitution
Use the information below and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
The Law of April 6, 1830:
- Stopped immigration from the United States
- Used generous land grants to encourage Mexican and European families to come to Texas
- Placed customs duties on goods made in foreign nations
Which is the most likely reason this decree was an important link in the chain of events leading to the Texas Revolution?
It enabled the Mexican government to interfere in the lives of Texas colonists.
It made the Texas colonists suspicious of one another.
It stopped the colonies in Texas from growing.
It threatened the prosperity of the Texas colonies.
Which of the following demonstrates a significant result of the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824?
Restriction of voting rights
Abolishment of slavery
Creation of the state of Coahuila y Texas
Independence of Texas
Use the information in the box and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Which of the following BEST completes the chart?
Constitution of the United States of 1781
Constitution of the Republic of Texas
Mexican Constitution of 1824
Texas State Constitution
In which year would this headline possibly have appeared in the newspapers?
1824
1830
1835
1836
Which of the following is the BEST title for the above pictures?
Battles Won by the Texans
Inspirations for a Victory
Mexico's Fight for Independence
War on the Mexican Frontier
Use the information below and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
- Opposed the annexation of Texas
- Supported establishment of universities and schools
- Did not believe Native Americans had any rights to live in Texas
Which of these leaders would correctly complete the outline above?
David G. Burnet
Sam Houston
Anson Jones
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Why did the Spanish explorers think that there was gold in Texas?
France and England were finding gold in Texas.
They had heard rumors and stories that gold had been found in Texas.
Cabeza de Vaca and Fray Marcos had actually seen gold in Texas.
Magellan had sent word about gold in Texas.
What physical feature was necessary for missions; thus, they were often built near them?
forests
mountains
valleys
rivers
The majority of successful missions in Texas were:
in deep East Texas.
on the upper Rio Grande.
along the San Antonio River.
in the Panhandle area.
Father Hidalgo's speech, El Grito de Dolores, helped to inspire the beginning of the:
American Revolution.
Mexican Revolution.
Texas Revolution.
French Revolution.
Why did Spain allow a select group of Americans to move to Texas? (Choose 2)
To strengthen Spain’s claim by boosting the population of immigrants loyal to Spain in the area.
To collect taxes from them to help pay off Spain’s debt from helping in the American Revolution.
To create a buffer area to the new US threat after the Louisiana Purchase.
To increase trade between the Native Tribes of East Texas and Mexico.
To help staff the missions and presidios in Texas.
I am an American who lives on the west side of the Sabine River. My family and I moved here after the Louisiana Purchase. Some Spanish soldiers came on my land and told me I was here illegally. I argued that this land was part of the Louisiana Purchase, which they said it was not. I am a -
filibuster
scalawag
conquistador
friar
What are significant reasons as to why settlers came to Texas? (Choose 3)
Plentiful and fertile lands
Economic Opportunities
No taxes
Land was cheap
Cheap labor
By 1820, immigrants arrived in Texas from the United States in increasing numbers. It was difficult to buy land in the United States because:
land prices were high and money was scarce
it had already been sold to other people
there had been an extensive drought that had killed most of the crops and caused herds of cattle to die
people could not afford the insurance that they had to buy for their farms and houses
What was Pineda’s most significant accomplishment as a Spanish explorer?
He established the first Spanish settlement in Texas.
He created the first map of the Texas coastline.
He wrote a book that created a lot of interest in Texas.
He conquered the Aztecs.
What was the main cause of the conflict at Anahuac?
American traders did not want to pay import taxes.
Mexico released Travis and other prisoners.
Bradburn surrendered to a larger force of Texans.
Travis was killed in an early morning raid.
Stephen F. Austin wrote a letter that criticized the Mexican Government. The letter intercepted by Mexican officials led to-
The Fredonian Rebellion against Spanish forces in order to gain control of Texas and the United States
Austin requesting permission to serve as an empresario and to bring the Old Three Hundred to Texas
His arrest because Mexico felt that he was not supporting the Mexican government and trying to start a rebellion.
His writing of the Texas Declaration of Independence using his copy of the American Declaration of Independence as a model
What best describes this timeline?
Fredonian Rebellion--Mier y Teran Report--Santa Anna's rise to power--Turtle Bayou Resolution--the Arrest of SFA--Law of April 6, 1830.
Road to the Texas Revolution
Texas Revolution
Spanish Colonial Texas
The Mission System
The rebels at Gonzales flew a flag that said
Live Free or Die.
Come and Take it
Texans Never Surrender.
DON'T TREAD ON ME.
Which answer choice best completes the graphic organizer?
the Greek constitution of 33 B.C.
the constitution of England
the U.S. Constitution
the Constitution of 1824, which many Texans had approved
At the Battle of San Jacinto, in the afternoon of April 21, 1836...
The Texans attacked a larger Mexican force and defeated them in about 18 minutes
Santa Anna attacked, but lost the battle when his horses ran away.
Santa Anna surrendered after only a few shots were fired.
Houston lost 230 men but won the battle.
The salvation of Texas depends in great measure on keeping Bexar (San Antonio) out of the hands of the enemy. . .. Colonel Neill and myself have come to the solemn (serious) resolution that we will rather die in these ditches than give them up to the enemy.
— James Bowie
According to the quotation above, how did James Bowie feel about defending San Antonio?
He was afraid he would die in the ditches
Bowie believed Texas would fall to the enemy.
He was willing to sacrifice a lot to defend it.
Bowie did not believe Texas could be saved.
What were the findings of the Mier y Teran Report?
Texans outnumbered Mexicans 10:1 and Mexico should be worried about the growing American influence
Texans outnumbered Mexicans 10:1, but Mexico was not worried
Texans outnumbered Mexicans 14:2 and Mexico should be worried about the growing Spanish influence
Texans outnumbered Mexicans 20:4
Where was Travis commander?
The Alamo
Goliad
Gonzales
San Jacinto
President Houston sharply reduced the size of the army in 1836 because
he had achieved a total victory against Mexico.
he was trying to balance the budget.
unrest in the army threatened the new government.
the Texas Rangers were a better fighting force.
The war between Texas and Mexico ended with the ___________
Treaty of Velasco
Intervention of U.S. troops
Treaty of San Juan
Death of Santa Anna
Sam Houston could not run for re-election at the end of his first term because
of illness.
he had sworn not to run a second time.
the constitution did not allow consecutive terms.
his party refused to nominate him.
Because of his efforts to instill an education system, Lamar is remembered as
Mr. Education.
the Father of Texas Education.
the Great Teacher.
someone who caused taxes to increase.
Lamar’s administration resulted in
a more peaceful frontier.
an economic boom for Texas.
a soaring national debt.
much better relations with Mexico and the United States.
What approach did Sam Houston want to take with American Indians?
He wanted to embrace them in the community
Force them off their lands
Trick them by signing false treaties
Go to war against them
I. to convert Native Americans to Christianity
II. to defend against Native American attacks
III. to lead Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life
IV. to strengthen Spain's hold on Texas
Goals of the Empresario System
Goals of the Republic of Texas
Goals of the Spanish Explorers
Goals of the Spanish Mission System
Coronado's expedition to find Cibola
Age of Contact
Spanish Colonial Era
Mexican National Era
The establishment of the Mission System
Age of Contact
Spanish Colonial Era
Mexican National Era
Stephen F Austin brought the "Old 300" to Texas
Age of Contact
Spanish Colonial Era
Mexican National Era
Battle of San Jacinto
Texas Revolution
Republic of Texas
Early Statehood
Council House Fight
Texas Revolution
Republic of Texas
Early Statehood
Mexican-American War
Texas Revolution
Republic of Texas
Early Statehood
What prompted Spain to strengthen their claim by establishing missions within Texas?
The English were moving westward.
Spain hoped to invade Mexico.
The French began exploring East Texas.
America was threatening to go to war with Spain.
_______________ were built by the Spanish to protect settlements and missions.
Castles
Presidios
Bomb shelters
Weapons
What were issued as part of Lamar's economic policy to help resolve debt.
(Hint: they caused the value of money to drop and increased debt.)
Dollars
Pesos
Redbacks
Euros
Which river forms part of the border between Texas and Oklahoma?
Red River
Rio Grande
Sabine River
Brazos River
Author of the Texas Declaration of Independence
Sam Houston
George Childress
William B. Travis
Jose Antonio Navarro
First president of the Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
George Childress
William B. Travis
Jose Antonio Navarro
Led soldiers to take control of Santa Fe trade route
Sam Houston
George Childress
William B. Travis
Jose Antonio Navarro
Wrote the "Victory or Death" letter
Sam Houston
George Childress
William B. Travis
Jose Antonio Navarro
Which two Mexican states share a border with Texas?
New Mexico and Louisiana
Durango and Wyoming
Oklahoma and Arkansas
Chihuahua and Coahuila
What was one reason James K. Polk won the presidential election of 1844?
He was against removing American Indians from their native lands.
He was committed to fulfilling the goals of Manifest Destiny.
He opposed the extension of slavery west of the Mississippi River.
He favored the policy of popular sovereignty in the Louisiana territory.
Which of the following was a major cause in the US-Mexican War?
Mexico insisted that Texas owed Mexico money
Mexico would not return prisoners of war
Mexico still had troops stationed in Texas
American soldiers were killed in the disputed territory (claimed by America)
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Created a federal republic similar to the United States with a Congress and president.
Prohibited slavery
Established Catholicism as its national religion
Merger of Texas and Coahuila
Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824
The Constitution of 1845
State Colonization Law of 1825
Provided incentives for colonists to attract Anglo Americans to come and settle in Coahuila y Tejas
Required Anglo-American immigrants to:
Become Catholic
Be upstanding citizens with good moral character
Pledge loyalty to Mexico
Merger of Texas and Coahuila
Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824
The Constitution of 1845
State Colonization Law of 1825
Which event directly led to the signing of the Treaty of Velasco?
The Fredonian Rebellion
The Siege of Bexar
The Battle of San Jacinto
The Goliad Massacre
Who was the commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Stephen F. Austin
William B. Travis
Sam Houston
James Bowie
What was the primary reason Spain established missions in East Texas?
To trade with Native Americans
To prevent French expansion
To build new settlements
To find gold and silver
Which event directly resulted from the enforcement of the Law of April 6, 1830 in Texas?
The creation of the Republic of Texas
The establishment of the first Spanish mission
The arrest of Stephen F. Austin
The signing of the Treaty of Velasco
What was the primary purpose of Spanish missions in Texas during the colonial period?
To convert Native Americans to Christianity
To find gold and silver
To establish trade routes with France
To build military forts
Which of the following best explains why the Mexican government was concerned about the growing American influence in Texas?
Americans were refusing to pay taxes
Americans outnumbered Mexicans and were not assimilating
Americans were building missions without permission
Americans were trading with Spain
Who was the commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Mirabeau B. Lamar
James Bowie
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
Which event marked the official start of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Gonzales
Fredonian Rebellion
Which document declared Texas independent from Mexico?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Texas Declaration of Independence
Constitution of 1824
Treaty of Velasco
