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WorksheetsUnit 10 Texas History
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What role did missions play in the Spanish colonization of Texas?
They served as religious centers to convert Native Americans.
They were military outposts to defend against invaders.
They were trade centers for economic activities.
They were political centers for governance.
What is a presidio, and what purpose did it serve in colonial Texas?
A presidio is a type of fort used to protect against invasions.
A presidio is a religious mission established to convert Native Americans.
A presidio is a trading post for exchanging goods with settlers.
A presidio is a settlement for colonists to live and farm.
Who was Antonio Margie De Jesus, and what contributions did he make to Texas history?
He founded Mission Jose y San Miguel, one of the key missions in San Antonio
A famous Texas artist known for his landscape paintings.
A Texas politician who served as governor in the early 1900s.
A renowned Texas chef famous for his culinary innovations.
What role did priests play in the Spanish missions?
They were responsible for converting Native Americans to Christianity.
They managed trade and commerce in the missions.
They acted as military leaders in the missions.
They were primarily involved in agricultural activities.
What does “era” refer to in historical contexts, and how do we define different eras in Texas history?
A period marked by distinctive character or events
A type of government system
A geographical region
A historical figure
What were the main goals of Francisco Coronado’s expedition?
To find the Seven Cities of Gold
To establish trade routes
To map the American Southwest
To spread Christianity
What helped end Cattle drives?
Barbed Wire
Railroads
Manifest Destiny
All of the above
Spanish Cowboy
Ranchero
Vaquero
Hombre
Boot Scooter
What is a Sharecropper?
Person that made a crop using land owners property and financing, usually former slaves
Person that gave away their harvests
A shepherd
Mr. Farr
What culture influenced Texas ranching the most?
German
Spanish
Italian
Russian
Cattle drives were a lucrative business right after the civil war
True
False
Who was appointed to control the Native Americans in West Texas?
immigrants
The Buffalo Soldiers
other native americans
new settlers
What was the significance of the Battle of San Jacinto in Texas history?
It marked the end of the Texas Revolution with a decisive Texan victory.
It was the first battle of the Texas Revolution.
It was a major defeat for the Texan forces.
It was a peaceful negotiation between Texas and Mexico.
Who was Stephen F. Austin and what was his role in Texas history?
He was known as the 'Father of Texas' for leading the colonization of the region by American settlers.
He was a Mexican general who fought against Texan independence.
He was a Native American leader who resisted colonization.
He was a Spanish explorer who discovered Texas.
What was the purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
To formally declare Texas's independence from Mexico.
To establish a trade agreement with Mexico.
To request military assistance from the United States.
To outline the new government structure of Texas.
