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WorksheetsRegions of Texas Quiz
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Worksheet time: 2hrs 28mins
What was the main goal of the Texas Declaration of Independence signed in March?
To honor the creation of the United States.
To announce separation from Mexico.
To negotiate boundaries with Spain.
To apply for statehood in the United States.
What was one of the immediate outcomes of the Texas Revolution?
Texas declared its independence from Mexico.
Texas joined the United States as a state.
Texas established its capital in Houston.
Texas became a territory of Spain.
Which role did these men share in the history of Texas?
They were all governors of Texas after it became a state.
They all served as President of the Republic of Texas.
They were all signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
They all led military campaigns during the Texas Revolution.
In the early years of the Republic of Texas, what was one of the significant challenges faced by its government? Select ONE correct answer.
establishing a new capital city
negotiating trade agreements with European nations
managing financial instability due to war expenses
expanding territory into neighboring regions
What is a potential reason for tension between Texas and Mexico according to the map?
Both regions are seeking control over the same territory.
Both regions are trying to access the Pacific Ocean.
Both regions are part of the United States.
Both regions are expanding towards the east.
Which treaty concluded the Mexican-American War and resulted in Mexico ceding a large portion of its northern territories to the United States, including present-day California and New Mexico?
(a)
Who is most associated with the roles in the diagram?
James Bowie
Sam Houston
William Travis
Mirabeau Lamar
According to the text, the Texas flag is referred to as the "Lone Star Flag," which is why Texas is called the "Lone Star State." This flag was presented to the Congress of the Republic of Texas on December 28, 1838, and was adopted on January 24, 1839, as the last national flag of the Republic of Texas. When Texas joined the United States as the 28th state in 1845, the "Lone Star" flag became the state flag.
The Texas flag was adopted in 1845.
The Republic of Texas flag was never used as a state flag.
The "Lone Star Flag" was introduced in 1838.
The Texas flag is known as the "Betsy Ross Flag."
This is an excerpt from the Texas Declaration of Independence. "... that they should continue to enjoy that constitutional liberty and republican government to which they had been habituated in the land of their birth, the United States of America." Which nation's principles of governance are reflected in the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas?
France
Mexico
United Kingdom
United States
What was one economic advantage for Texas in joining the United States?
Texans wanted to increase trade with Mexico.
Annexation would lead to a stronger alliance with European nations.
The United States would assume Texas's financial liabilities.
Joining the U.S. would result in higher taxes for Texans.
Sam Houston rebelled against Mexican rule and claimed _ as an independent republic.
(a)
Why is Austin represented by a different colored pin?
It is the capital of Texas.
It is the only city in the Coastal Plains.
It is the smallest city on the map.
It is the most eastern city on the map.
Which of the following cities is NOT found in the Coastal Plains?
Houston
Lufkin
Beaumont
El Paso
In what region would you most likely find the highest point in Texas, Guadalupe Peak?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Which of the following cities is the most southern on the map?
Houston
Brownsville
Beaumont
Austin
In what region would you find El Paso?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
In what region would you find Brownsville?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
In what region would you find Houston?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
A __________ is a valuable material, such as a mineral, a forest, or water, that occurs in nature.
landform
compass rose
natural resource
region
The Piney Woods, the Gulf Coast Plain, the South Texas Plain, the Post Oak Belt, and the Blackland Prairie are all part of the _______ region.
Mountain & Basins
Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
A __________ is an area of land with common characteristics, such as land features, climate patterns, or natural resources.
basin
compass rose
landform
region
Which of these industries is common in multiple regions of Texas?
oil/gas
fishing
electronics
mining
Which of these industries is common in every region of Texas?
Tourism
corn
Ranching
Lumber
Select the 4 regions of Texas.
(You must choose 4)
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Central
Coastal Plains
When did Santa Anna and his army arrive at The Alamo?
March 6
February 22
September 16
July 4
Who was the leader of the Mexican Army?
William B. Travis
General Cos
General Santa Anna
James Fannin
What did Mexico try to take at the Battle of Gonzales?
The women and children
The fort
A cannon
A horse
Who was sick at the Battle of the Alamo?
James Fannin
Davy Crockett
William B Travis
James Bowie
Which of these was NOT a reason for the Texas Revolution?
Mexico wanted everyone to be Catholic.
Texians did not want to learn Spanish.
Slavery
Mexico won at the Alamo.
Sam Houston ordered everyone to leave parts of Texas, many people were not prepared and died on the trip. What was this called?
The Battle of the Alamo
The Runaway Scrape
The Texas Revolution
Come and Take it
What day is known as Texas independence day?
March 6
February 22
March 2
April 1
A ruler who does not answer to the people.
dictator
petition
tax
convention
Term for land agents who recruited settlers.
empresario
Tejanos
viceroy
picador
First and most successful empresario.
Stephen F. Austin
Green DeWitt
Lorenzo de Zavala
Martin De Leon
Haden Edwards attempt at independence.
Fredonian Rebellion
Green Flag Rebellion
Gutierrez-Magee Expedition
Shay's Rebellion
Leader of the Fredonian Rebellion.
Haden Edwards
Stephen F. Austin
Juan Davis Bradburn
Mier y Teran
Mexican general sent to investigate conditions in Texas after the Fredonian Rebellion.
Mier y Teran
Santa Anna
Bustamante
Diaz
Mexican leader, became president as a Federalist but switched to Centralist and revoked Constitution of 1824.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Anastasio Bustamante
Porfirio Diaz
Miguel Hidalgo
Which battle does this flag represent and why was it used?
Battle of San Jacinto, to taunt the Mexican army
Battle of Concepcion, to surrender
Battle of Gonzales, to taunt the Mexican army
Battle of Gonzales, to surrender
He toured Texas and reported to the Mexican President that U.S. (Anglo) influence is too strong. His report led to Law of April 6, 1830. What cause of the Revolution does this describe?
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Mier y Teran Report
Law of April 6, 1830
A law passed by the Mexican government. There was to be no more U.S. Immigration, no more slaves, and more custom duties (taxes) charged on U.S. imports. Which of the following does this describe?
Mexican Independence of 1821
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Law of April 6, 1830
Sam Houston ordered Bowie to go retrieve all weapons from the Alamo and destroy the mission
True
False
What are these statements describing?:
- Mexico promised a democracy
- We don't have a right to a trial by jury
- We don't have religious freedom
U.S. declaration of independence
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
A list of the Texans grievances
Mexico declaration of independence
What kind of government did the Texans want to establish once they gained their independence?
Dictatorship
Friendship
Republic
Confederacy
Who was chosen as the Commander of the Texas Army?
Davy Crockett
James Fannin
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
What were the cuases of the Texas Revolution?
Anglo colonist protested taxes on goods imported from USA
Santa Anna wanted to limit the rights of Texas settlers
Santa Anna sent troops into Texas to take control of arms
Stephen F. Austin was imprisoned
All of the above
William B. Travis sent a letter to the United States. This is a quote from the letter: "...I shall never surrender or retreat. I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, and everything dear to America character, to come to our aid..."
These famous words above were written by William B. Travis at what famous Battle?
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of the Runaway Scrape
Battle of Goliad
What was the rally cry for Texans after the Alamo?
"Give me Liberty or give me death."
"Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country..."
"Remember the Alamo"
"...I shall never retreat or surrender."
Use the picture above and your knowledge of Social Studies to answer the following question.
What is the correct order of the following battles-
Alamo, Gonzales, San Jacinto
San Jacinto, Alamo, Gonzales
Gonzales, Alamo, San Jacinto
One of the main agreements in the Treaty of Velasco was:
end the fighting against Texas
That Texas would become part of the United States of America
Keep all prisoners of war in Mexico
None of the above
True or False
In the Treaty of Velasco, Santa Anna secretly agreed that in exchange for his freedom he would return back to Mexico, withdraw his troops and negotiate a lasting peace between the USA and Mexico.
True
False
Why is the Battle of San Jacinto considered a turning point in the war?
Santa Anna can leave and get married
The Texans feel overwhelmed and cannot fight anymore
General Sam Houston finally arrives to help in the battle
The smaller Texan military force defeats a larger and more experienced Mexican Army
What was the name of the movement during March 1836 where people in Texas fled eastward because Santa Anna ordered his troops to burn every settlement in their path?
Runaway Bay
The Burning Campaign of 1836
Runaway Scrape
None of the above
How long was the battle of the Alamo
I didn't do my notes
10 years
13 days
I wasn't paying attention
Who wanted to destroy the Alamo
Sam Houston
Sammy Davis
John Wayne
Michael Myers
Who thought the Alamo was too important to destroy
Stephen King & Amy Winehouse
No one thought it was important
James Bowie and James Neill
David Bowie and Patrick Dempsey
What did the Flag over the cannon on the Battle of Gonzalez say?
Come and Take it
I Dare You
Try US
Viva A La Revolution
What was the battle of Gonzalez
The 3rd battle of the Texas Revolution
The end of the Texas Revolution
The 1st battle of the Revolution
A battle between 2 men named Gonzalez
Which of the Following is a defining characteristic of the Texas Revolution Era?
The Spanish explore Texas
Texas wins independence from Mexico
The Mexican government settles Texas using the empresario system
At which battle of the Texas Revolution did 1800 Mexicans fight 189 Texans
Gonzales
The Alamo
San Jacinto
At which battle of the Texas Revolution was the shortest and final battle, lasting only 18 minutes?
Gonzales
The Alamo
San Jacinto
Which famous Texans was an empresario who brought the first 300 families to settle Texas?
Sam Houston
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
William B. Travis
Stephen F. Austin
Which famous Texans was a messenger who delivered the "victory or death" letter to Sam Houston and led the Tejano Forces?
Sam Houston
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
William B. Travis
Juan Seguin
Which famous Texans fought at the Alamo and wrote the "Victory or Death" letter?
Sam Houston
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
William B. Travis
Juan Seguin
Who was the general of the Mexican Army?
Sam Houston
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
William B. Travis
Juan Seguin
What was the purpose of the "Victory or Death" letter?
To notify Santa Anna that the Texans wouldn't give up
To tell Sam Houston the Texans were fleeing the Alamo
To Tell Sam Houston the Alamo needed reinforcements
To Tell Santa Anna the Texans surrendered
Which region were most of the battles of the Texas Revolution fought in?
Gulf Coastal Plains
Central Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
Why did Mexico distrust the Texas Settlers and What did they do as a result?
The Texans were not loyal to Mexico; this caused conflict
The Texans fought on behalf of Spain; Mexico went in debt
The Texans did not trust Santa Anna; they moved to the U.S.
The Texans refused to speak english; this caused poor communication
I am a word that means to make stronger and more secure.
Fortify
Campaign
Bombard
Siesta
I am a word that means to surround a city or base to attack it.
Siege
Siesta
Campaign
Ad Interim
I am a word that means a group of soldiers stationed at a military base. What word am I?
Siege
Garrison
War Party
Adopt
I am Spanish word for an afternoon nap. What word am I?
Bombard
Siege
Siesta
Provision
Which summary best describes the Fredonian Rebellion?
A demand for changes to the Mexican Constitution in favor of General Antonio López de Santa Anna.
A reaction in Texas to the arrest of Stephen F. Austin in Mexico.
A demonstration by supporters of the Texan fighters in the Alamo.
A first attempt by Anglo settlers around Nacogdoches to declare their independence from Mexico.
What report recommended that soldiers need to occupy Texas forts to enforce Mexican law, Texans need to trade more with Mexico rather than the U.S., and immigration to Texas should be more from Mexico and Europe rather than the U.S.?
Mier y Teran's Report
State Colonization Law of 1825
Mexican Constitution of 1824
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Who was elected to lead the Texas Army?
William B Travis
Sam Houston
Davy Crockett
Santa Anna
Who won the Battle of the Alamo?
The Americans
The Mexicans
The Texans
The Spanish
The leader of the Mexicans attacking the Alamo was
General Antonio López de Santa Anna
Colonel Davy Crockett
Colonel James Fannin
Lieutenant Colonel William B. Travis
Lieutenant Colonel William B. Travis won the Battle of San Jacinto.
True
False
How long was the Battle of the Alamo?
12 days
14 days
15 days
13 days
What were Santa Anna and his troops doing when the Texans attacked at San Jacinto?
eating dinner
building a bridge
taking a nap
running away
Who survived the Battle of the Alamo?
Davy Crockett
William B. Travis
Jim Bowie
Susannah Dickinson
What year did Texans write the Texas Declaration of Independence?
1833
1836
1835
1834
Who was in charge of Texas before Mexico?
The United States
France
Spain
England
a leader who takes total control
seige
dictator
runway scrape
revolution
being free to control oneself
independence
treaty
COME AND TAKE IT
Goliad
a formal agreement between countries
dictator
federalism
treaty
seige
an overthrow trying to change the way a country is governed
dictator
federalism
treaty
revolution
The place of the last battle of the Texas Revolution
Goliad
San Jacinto
Gonzales
Runaway Scrape
The city where a massacre took place
GOLIAD
SAN JACINTO
GONZALES
COME AND TAKE IT
The place of the first battle of the Texas Revolution
Treaty of Velasco
GOLIAD
SAN JACINTO
GONZALEZ
surrounding and attacking people
seige
federalism
dictator
independence
When Texans ran away because Santa Anna was
marching his army across Texas
Come and Take It
independence
Runaway Scrape
Treaty of Velasco
2. When San Antonio was under siege how did it end?
Texan lost
Mexican Army surrender from the Alamo mission
Neither side won
None of the Above
9. What was the name of Haden Edward colony that rebel against Mexico?
Austin Powers
Republic of Fredonia
Labron James
Republic of Texas
16. Mexican General that investigated Texas and write a report on his observation.
Mier y Teran
Santa Anna
Sam Houston
San Antonio Spurs
What was Stephen F. Austin asked to do at the Convention 1833?
He was asked to lead the Conventions.
He was asked to write the resolutions and present them at the Convention.
He was asked to leave the Convention because he agreed with the Mexican government.
He was asked to go to Mexico City to discuss the resolutions with the Mexican government.
What advice did Mier y Teran give to the Mexican government regarding Texas?
Texas was full of resources provided by Mexican settlers and Mexico should consider inviting more Anglo Americans to settle in Texas
The Fredonian Rebellion was an isoloated incident, and the Mexican government does not need to worry about Texas
There were too many European settlers in Texas and the threat of Spain gaining control over Texas was a strong possibility.
Due to the growing influence of Anglo American culture, Mexico needed to limit the amount of foreigners that entered Texas
Who was sent by Mexican Officials to Texas to investigate the conditions in Texas after the Fredonian Rebellion
Stephen F. Austin
Juan Seguin
Mier y Teran
Sam Houston
Hayden Edwards was responsible for creating what uprising in East, Texas that ultimately failed?
Battle of Gonzales
The Alamo
Fredonian Rebellion
Mexican Revolution
Hayden Edwards, an Empresario, had his land grant cancelled by the Mexican government when he ordered settlers to show their land titles or pay him for a new one.
Report of Mier y Teran
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Law of April 6, 1830
Fredonian Rebellion
I went to tour Texas and reported to the Mexican President that U.S. (Anglo) influence is too strong. My report led to Law of April 6, 1830. What cause of the Revolution am I?
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Mier y Teran Report
Law of April 6, 1830
The Edwards brothers began their own republic because the Mexican Government refused to remove settlers off their claimed land. What cause of the Revolution am I?
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Fredonian Rebellion
Law of April 6, 1830
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
I am a law passed by the Mexican government. There was to be no more U.S. Immigration, no more slaves, and more custom duties (taxes) charged on U.S. imports. What cause of the Revolution am I?
Mexican Independence of 1821
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Law of April 6, 1830
Mier y Teran Report
Why was Steven F. Austin imprisoned in Mexico City?
He was plotting to overthrow the Mexican government.
He was caught bringing in more slaves into Texas from Louisiana.
His letter was intercepted that told the Texans to go ahead with their plans to organize a local government.
He insulted the Mexican president by questioning the new laws that were in place to control Texas.
Who were the famous leaders of the Alamo?
James Fannin
Davy Crockett
Stephen F. Austin
William Travis
James Bowie
What event happened after the battle of the Alamo? It consisted of Texans fleeing their homes and burning them so Santa Anna wouldn't get supplies.
The Massacre at Goliad
Texas Declaration of Independence
The Battle of Gonzales
The Runaway Scrape
The Texans declared independence at the Convention of 1836. Where did this event happen?
Washington D.C.
San Antonio
Washington on the Brazos
Dallas
