WorksheetsUnit 8 Texas History
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
-First African American elected to Texas State Senate since 1883
-First African American woman from a southern state elected to U.S. Congress
A. Barbara Jordan
B. Oveta Culp Hobby
C. James Farmer
D. Dr. Hector Garcia
Who is described as:
* Mexican-American WWII veteran
* creator of the American GI Forum
* pushed for the equality of ALL veterans
Hector P. Garcia
James L. Farmer
Lulu Belle Madison White
Barbara Jordan
Which Texan was the first African American from a southern state to serve in the U.S. Congress after her service in the Texas State Senate?
Olveta Culp Hobby
Kay Bailey Hutchinson
Barbara Jordon
Ann Richards
Which Texas Civil Rights Leader organized the first freedom rides in 1961 and was the co-founder of Congress for Racial Equality (CORE)? (a)
James Farmer
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Hector P. Garcia
Lula Belle Madison White
In what year did Texas become a state of the United States?
1776
1845
1865
1900
Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
James Bowie
Davy Crockett
What is one cultural influence from Spanish colonization in Texas?
It had no impact.
It introduced new foods and architecture.
It only affected the language.
It only affected the economy.
Which Texan served as head of the Houston chapter of the NAACP from 1939-1949 and encouraged Texans to fight for Civil rights?
Oveta Culp Hobby
Rosa Parks
Lulu Belle Madison White
Jane McCallum
What was the major goal of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)?
to support the Civil rights legislation for African Americans
to fight for equal rights for women
to provide better education for low -income families
to end ethnic discrimination against Hispanic Americans
Which of these statements about LULAC is TRUE? [this group was originally established in Corpus Christi in 1929]
it was created to help Hispanics gain political, economic, and social power
it worked for the integration of public places
it worked against the segregation of "Mexican Schools" in Texas
ALL of these answers are true
What group founded by James L. Farmer, Jr., that used nonviolent protest to win access to public facilities for African Americans?
CORE
American G.I. Forum of Texas
NOW
OPEC
The G.I. Forum, initiated by Hector Garcia, represented & fought for which ethnic group:
African Americans
Japanese Americans
Mexican Americans
Irish Americans
This person (pictured) represented & fought for Mexican Americans by starting what is known as the G.I. Forum
Hector Garcia
Lulu Belle Madison White
Henry B. Gonazalez
James Farmer, Jr.
A civil rights leader that was devoted to the struggle against Jim Crow Laws in Texas and was President of the Houston chapter of the NAACP.
Barbara Jordan
Lucy Diamond
Lulu Belle Madison White
Lyndon Johnson
What approach did the NAACP and LULAC use to fight against segregation and discrimination?
Boycotts, Lawsuits, Marches, Sit-ins
Lawsuits, Speeches, Literature, Advertisements
Marches, Sit-downs, Violence, Television
Created by college students in San Antonio, they used “walkouts” to push for the hiring of more Mexican American teachers and the inclusion of Mexican American studies in public schools:
LULAC
American GI Forum
NAACP
MAYO
Started CORE (Congress of Racial Equality)
A. Martin Luther King
B. Oveta Culp Hobby
C. James Farmer
D. Dr. Hector Garcia
What culture influenced Texas ranching the most?
German
Spanish
Italian
Russian
What helped end Cattle drives?
Barbed Wire
Railroads
Manifest Destiny
All of the above
Who was the first European to map the Texas coastline?
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
Alonso Álvarez de Pineda
Hernando de Soto
What was the primary purpose of the Texas Revolution?
To gain independence from Mexico
To expand slavery
To establish a monarchy
To join the United States
Which treaty ended the Texas Revolution and recognized Texas independence?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Velasco
Treaty of San Ildefonso
Who was the leader of the Texan forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?
James Fannin
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
William B. Travis
What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo in Texas history?
It was a major victory for Texas forces
It marked the end of the Texas Revolution
It became a symbol of Texan resistance and sacrifice
It was the first battle of the Texas Revolution
Which Native American tribe was most prominent in Texas during the 18th century?
Cherokee
Apache
Comanche
Navajo
