WorksheetsTexes 158
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
A settlement where a religion is taught. VOCABULARY
Presidio
Villa
Mission
Landmark
What did American Indians do in the missions? (pg. 150)
Learned Spanish
Learned religion
Farmed
All of the above
The American Indians and Europeans shared plants and animals that were new to each other. (pg. 154)
True
False
What famous landmark is symbol of patriotism for Texans and the nation? (pg 156)
Guadalupe Mountains
The Rodeo
Mexico
The Alamo
Who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assasinated? (a)
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Johnson
Ulysses S. Grant
James K. Polk
Select the location on the map that was annexed in 1845 which started a major war between the United States and Mexico over disputed territory.
Match the following
first shots of the war
Lexington and Concord
convinced the French to join the Americans
Battle of Saratoga
Washington's troops survived brutal winter
Valley Forge
British army surrendered to Washington
Yorktown
Britain recognizes the independence of The United States of America
Treaty of Paris
How did Abraham Lincoln wanted to treat the South? (a)
harshly
leniently
severely
rigorously
Select the location on the map that was purchased in 1803 from France for $15 million by Thomas Jefferson.
Match the event to the year it happened:
England sent an exploring party across the Atlantic Ocean in...
1584
1590
1591
1586
England and Spain are at war in...
1588
1590
1591
1858
Match the event to the year it happened:
England and Spain were bitter rivals in...
the last 1400's
the late 1500's
the last 1600's
the last 1700's
How did the defense of the Alamo contribute to Texas’ independence from Mexico?
The siege motivated civilians of Bexar to force Santa Anna east towards Texas forces
The attack reduced the strength of Mexican forces to equal General Houston’s numbers.
The location of the fort lured Mexican forces away from the wealthy ports along the Texas coast.
The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces.
What was the primary purpose of the Spanish missions in Texas?
To convert Native Americans to Christianity
To establish trade routes
To mine for gold
To build military forts
Which European country first established a settlement in Texas?
France
Spain
England
Portugal
What was the significance of the year 1821 in Texas history?
Texas gained independence from Mexico
Mexico gained independence from Spain
The Alamo was built
The first mission was established
Who was the leader of the Mexican forces during the Battle of the Alamo?
Santa Anna
Miguel Hidalgo
Pancho Villa
Emiliano Zapata
What was the main economic activity in Texas during the Spanish colonial period?
Cattle ranching
Oil drilling
Cotton farming
Gold mining
Which Native American tribe was most associated with the Texas region during the Spanish colonial period?
Comanche
Cherokee
Iroquois
Apache
What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?
Texas won its independence from Mexico
Mexico regained control of Texas
The United States annexed Texas
The battle ended in a stalemate
What was the primary reason for the Texas Revolution?
Desire for independence from Mexico
Conflict over slavery
Disputes over land ownership
Religious differences
Which treaty ended the Texas Revolution?
Treaty of Velasco
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Tordesillas
What was the role of Stephen F. Austin in Texas history?
He led the first successful colonization of Texas by bringing 300 families from the United States
He was the first president of the Republic of Texas
He discovered oil in Texas
He was a famous Texas Ranger
Which event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?
The Battle of Gonzales
The Battle of the Alamo
The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence
The Siege of Bexar
What was the significance of the Goliad Massacre in the Texas Revolution?
It galvanized Texan resistance against Mexican forces
It marked the end of the Texas Revolution
It was a major victory for Texan forces
It led to the capture of Santa Anna
