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Social Studies

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This man was given permission by the Spanish government to start a colony in Texas, but died before he was able to do so, leaving his son to carry on his dream.

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Santa Anna

c)

Moses Austin

d)

Martin De Leon

2.

Why were the Texan settlers upset with the government in Mexico?

a)

They felt that the Mexican government was not listening to their concerns.

b)

They wanted to be able to govern themselves.

c)

They did not approve of the way Santa Anna was running things.

d)

All of the above

3.

In 1835, fearing war with Texans, Mexico decided to take back a cannon given to the town of Gonzales to defend themselves. The people of Gonzales sent what message back?

a)

Get your own cannon

b)

Come and Take it

c)

Go away

d)

Leave us in peace

4.

The group of Native Texans were very warlike and controlled much of Texas, causing trouble for settlers.

a)

Comanche

b)

Karankawa

c)

Apache

d)

Caddo

5.

What is the main purpose of the government in a community?

a)

To organize sports events

b)

To provide services and enforce laws

c)

To run businesses

d)

To teach students in schools

6.

How did Mexico gaining independence from Spain affect the settlers in Texas?

a)

The Mexican government started a land grant system that let people establish colonies in Texas.

b)

The Mexican government forgot about the settlers.

c)

The Mexican government ran all of the settlers out to start their own colonies.

d)

The Mexican government sacrificed the settlers to gain peace with the Comanche.

7.

When word got out that Stephen Austin was starting a colony in Texas, many people showed interest. The first immigrants to his colony were known as:

a)

The Old 300

b)

New Spain

c)

The Regulators

d)

Texas Rangers

8.

How did Stephen Austin initially feel about the new Mexican government?

a)

He missed the Spanish government

b)

He was a strong supporter

c)

He tried to sell Texas to the U.S. to escape Mexican rule

d)

He left Texas because of the new government

9.

How did the Law of 1830 affect Texas?

a)

It forbid immigration from the United States

b)

It did not affect Texas at all

c)

It gave Texas to the United States

d)

It gave Texas independence

10.

This man wanted to take control of the Mexican government and eventually became its dictator:

a)

Martin de Leon

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Miguel Hidalgo

d)

Santa Anna

11.

What happened when Stephen Austin tried to talk to Santa Anna about the Texan's request to govern themselves?

a)

Santa Anna agreed

b)

They got in a fight

c)

Santa Anna had Austin thrown in jail

d)

Austin decided to move to Mexico City

12.

The man was an empresario like Austin but his colony was made up of primarily Mexican citizens rather than Anglos from America.

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Santa Anna

c)

Miguel Hidalgo

d)

Martin de Leon

13.

How did the empresario system change the settlement of Texas?

a)

There were more Americans than Mexicans living in Texas

b)

There were no Americans living in Texas

c)

There was a huge land grab and a million people came to Texas looking for land

d)

Settlers decided to stop looking for land

14.

Why were the Texans willing to support a revolution?

a)

They believed they could govern themselves better than Mexico could

b)

They want to take over Mexico

c)

They want to join the United States

d)

They wanted to go to war with the U.S, but Mexico wouldn't support it

15.

Being free to control yourself.

a)

independence

b)

dictator

c)

land grant

d)

empresario

16.

Men who were given land grants from the Mexican government to start colonizing in Texas.

a)

Tejano

b)

Independence

c)

dictator

d)

empresario

17.

The industry of growing crops or raising animals (farming).

a)

empresario

b)

land grant

c)

agriculture

d)

Tejano

18.

An area of land given to individuals by the government.

a)

Dictator

b)

land grant

c)

agriculture

d)

empresario

19.

The unique cultural blending on Spanish and American traditions in Texas.

a)

Tejano

b)

agriculture

c)

empresario

d)

independence

20.

A leader who takes total control.

a)

dictator

b)

empresario

c)

immigrant

d)

Tejano

21.

Citizens have a very important responsibility shown in the picture-


Los ciudadanos tienen una responsabilidad muy importante que se muestra en la foto--

a)

Serving on a jury

Servir en el jurado

b)

Volunteering

Voluntariado

c)

Voting

Votar

22.

How does "FREE MARKET" WORK?¿Cómo funciona el "mercado libre"?

a)

Government companies sell products that are scarce.


Las empresas gubernamentales venden productos que son escasos.

b)

People trade products without using money.


Las personas intercambian productos sin usar dinero.

c)

Buying and selling is based on supply and demand.


La compra y venta se basa en la oferta y la demanda.

23.

With the city mayor and the city manager, works---

Con el alcalde y el administrador de la ciudad trabaja---

a)

a council member

Un miembro del consejo

b)

A farmer

Un granjero

c)

A store owner

EL dueño de una tienda

d)

The president of another country

El presidente de otro país

24.

The governor of a State provides to urban communities transportation this way--


El gobernador de un estado proporciona a las comunidades urbanas el transporte de esta manera:

a)

buying ubers

Comprando ubers

b)

Buying tractors

Comprando tractores

c)

Providing city buses

Provee autobuses de la ciudad

25.

Which ancient civilization is known for developing the first form of writing called cuneiform?

a)

A) Egyptians

b)

B) Sumerians

c)

C) Greeks

d)

D) Romans