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WorksheetsRetake Units 6 and 7 Test quizizz
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
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1.
1. (TEKS 7.1A) Which statement best describes the change that occurred when Texas became a state.
a)
The Constitution of 1836 allowed for two branches of government: executive and legislative,
b)
The Constitution of 1845 named the president the head of the executive branch
c)
The Constitution of 1845 named the governor as the head of the executive branch.
d)
The Constitution of 1845 allowed for 3 branches of government: executive, legislative and Congress.
2.
1. (TEKS 7.1A) Which statement best describes the change that occurred when Texas became a state.
a)
The Constitution of 1836 allowed for two branches of government: executive and legislative,
b)
The Constitution of 1845 named the president the head of the executive branch
c)
The Constitution of 1845 named the governor as the head of the executive branch.
d)
The Constitution of 1845 allowed for 3 branches of government: executive, legislative and Congress.
3.
1. (TEKS 7.1A) Which statement best describes the change that occurred when Texas became a state.
a)
The Constitution of 1836 allowed for two branches of government: executive and legislative,
b)
The Constitution of 1845 named the president the head of the executive branch
c)
The Constitution of 1845 named the governor as the head of the executive branch.
d)
The Constitution of 1845 allowed for 3 branches of government: executive, legislative and Congress.
4.
2. (TEKS 7.4A) Which of these descriptions would make an appropriate title?
a)
Leaders of the Texas Revolution
b)
Presidents of the United States
c)
Presidents of the Texas Republic
d)
Presidents of Mexico
5.
2. (TEKS 7.4A) Which of these descriptions would make an appropriate title?
a)
Leaders of the Texas Revolution
b)
Presidents of the United States
c)
Presidents of the Texas Republic
d)
Presidents of Mexico
6.
3. (TEKS 7.4B/C) Many Northerners were against the annexation of Texas because
a)
if they did not act fast Texas would become a French colony.
b)
it would upset the balance of power in Congress and give the South more power
c)
it would help prevent slavery from becoming legal in the North.
d)
it would upset the balance of power in Congress and give the North more power
7.
3. (TEKS 7.4B/C) Many Northerners were against the annexation of Texas because
a)
if they did not act fast Texas would become a French colony.
b)
it would upset the balance of power in Congress and give the South more power
c)
it would help prevent slavery from becoming legal in the North.
d)
it would upset the balance of power in Congress and give the North more power
8.
4. (TEKS 7.4C) Why did the annexation of Texas cause tension (problems) in Mexico?
a)
Mexicans feared that Texans would take over Mexico.
b)
Mexico wanted to be annexed by the U.S. because they did not like Santa Anna
c)
Mexico had never accepted Texas's independence.
d)
Many Mexicans feared the United States would take over Mexico.
9.
5. (TEKS 7.4C) Which area on the map marks the achievement of Manifest Destiny?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
10.
5. (TEKS 7.4C) Which area on the map marks the achievement of Manifest Destiny?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
11.
6. (TEKS 7.4C) What are the 5 terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
a)
The southern border of Texas is the Rio Grande
b)
Mexico gives up all claims to Texas
c)
Mexico surrendered to the US all land between west Texas and the Pacific Ocean.
d)
US to pay reparations to US citizens against Mexico up to 3.25 million.
e)
U.S. pays $15 million for Mexican Cession
12.
6. (TEKS 7.4C) What are the 5 terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
a)
The southern border of Texas is the Rio Grande
b)
Mexico gives up all claims to Texas
c)
Mexico surrendered to the US all land between west Texas and the Pacific Ocean.
d)
US to pay reparations to US citizens against Mexico up to 3.25 million.
e)
U.S. pays $15 million for Mexican Cession
13.
7. (TEKS 7.4C) How much money did Texas receive from the United States for the ceded land along the upper Rio Grande AND what was this called?
a)
$15 million, Compromise of 1850
b)
$10 million, Mexican Cession
c)
$10 million, Compromise of 1850
d)
$15 million, Mexican Cession
14.
7. (TEKS 7.4C) How much money did Texas receive from the United States for the ceded land along the upper Rio Grande AND what was this called?
a)
$15 million, Compromise of 1850
b)
$10 million, Mexican Cession
c)
$10 million, Compromise of 1850
d)
$15 million, Mexican Cession
15.
8. (7.4A) Read the following excerpt:
"Assure them...that no harm is intended towards them...and that they shall have their homes and their lands, and peace will be kept with them. Tell them my words shall not perish. Let them remain at peace!"
-- Sam Houston, instructions to Charles Sims.
To whom is Houston referring to in this excerpt?
a)
Mexicans living throughout the territory that was claimed by both Texas and Mexico
b)
Mexicans living in Santa Fe and the upper Rio Grande Valley
c)
Native Americans living in the Yucatan province
d)
Native Americans living in Texas
16.
8. (7.4A) Read the following excerpt:
"Assure them...that no harm is intended towards them...and that they shall have their homes and their lands, and peace will be kept with them. Tell them my words shall not perish. Let them remain at peace!"
-- Sam Houston, instructions to Charles Sims.
To whom is Houston referring to in this excerpt?
a)
Mexicans living throughout the territory that was claimed by both Texas and Mexico
b)
Mexicans living in Santa Fe and the upper Rio Grande Valley
c)
Native Americans living in the Yucatan province
d)
Native Americans living in Texas
17.
9. (7.4C) What was a key feature (part) of the Compromise of 1850?
a)
Mexico gave up land on the southern borders of Arizona and New Mexico
b)
Much of what had been New Mexico was added to Texas
c)
California was admitted as a free state
d)
Half of the new territories would be admitted as slave states
18.
9. (7.4C) What was a key feature (part) of the Compromise of 1850?
a)
Mexico gave up land on the southern borders of Arizona and New Mexico
b)
Much of what had been New Mexico was added to Texas
c)
California was admitted as a free state
d)
Half of the new territories would be admitted as slave states
19.
10. (TEKS 7.4B/C) Why did Sam Houston support the annexation of Texas by the United States?
a)
He believed it would make Texas a powerful, independent nation
b)
He hoped it would keep Lamar and others from controlling Texas
c)
It would help Texas spread slavery and increase the economy
d)
It would reduce the debt and provide protection from Mexico and Native Americans
20.
10. (TEKS 7.4B/C) Why did Sam Houston support the annexation of Texas by the United States?
a)
He believed it would make Texas a powerful, independent nation
b)
He hoped it would keep Lamar and others from controlling Texas
c)
It would help Texas spread slavery and increase the economy
d)
It would reduce the debt and provide protection from Mexico and Native Americans
21.
11. (TEKS 7.20B) True or False: The Republic of Texas government was largely influenced by the United States government.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
22.
11. (TEKS 7.20B) True or False: The Republic of Texas government was largely influenced by the United States government.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
23.
12. (TEKS 7.4B) How did Lamar contribute to the debt of Texas?
a)
He reduced spending and sent army troops home
b)
He raised taxes and reduced tariffs
c)
He secured loans from the U.S.
d)
He increased the spending on expeditions and printed more money
24.
12. (TEKS 7.4B) How did Lamar contribute to the debt of Texas?
a)
He reduced spending and sent army troops home
b)
He raised taxes and reduced tariffs
c)
He secured loans from the U.S.
d)
He increased the spending on expeditions and printed more money
25.
12. (TEKS 7.4B) How did Lamar contribute to the debt of Texas?
a)
He reduced spending and sent army troops home
b)
He raised taxes and reduced tariffs
c)
He secured loans from the U.S.
d)
He increased the spending on expeditions and printed more money
26.
13. (TEKS 7.4C) What does letter A represent?
a)
Compromise of 1850
b)
Mexican Cession
c)
Texas Annexation
d)
Gadsden Purchase
27.
13. (TEKS 7.4C) What does letter A represent?
a)
Compromise of 1850
b)
Mexican Cession
c)
Texas Annexation
d)
Gadsden Purchase
28.
14. (TEKS 7.4C) What does letter C represent?
a)
Compromise of 1850
b)
Mexican Cession
c)
Texas Annexation
d)
Gadsden Purchase
29.
14. (TEKS 7.4C) What does letter C represent?
a)
Compromise of 1850
b)
Mexican Cession
c)
Texas Annexation
d)
Gadsden Purchase
30.
15. What event resulted in the Black Bean Episode?
a)
Council House Fight
b)
Santa Fe Expedition
c)
Mier Expedition
d)
Cry of Dolores
31.
15. What event resulted in the Black Bean Episode?
a)
Council House Fight
b)
Santa Fe Expedition
c)
Mier Expedition
d)
Cry of Dolores
32.
16. (TEKS 7.4C) Read the following quote carefully:
"In the name of Almighty God, the United States of America and the United Mexican States animated by a sincere desire to put an end to the calamities of the war which unhappily exists between the two Republics and to establish upon a solid basis relations of peace and friendship."
Which document promised the peace and friendship detailed in the quote?
a)
Compromise of 1850
b)
Cry of Dolores
c)
Treaty of Velasco
d)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
33.
16. (TEKS 7.4C) Read the following quote carefully:
"In the name of Almighty God, the United States of America and the United Mexican States animated by a sincere desire to put an end to the calamities of the war which unhappily exists between the two Republics and to establish upon a solid basis relations of peace and friendship."
Which document promised the peace and friendship detailed in the quote?
a)
Compromise of 1850
b)
Cry of Dolores
c)
Treaty of Velasco
d)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
34.
17. (TEKS 7.3C) After Texas became a republic, certain rights were put into place. Included in these was the right to own land, however this right was not given to all groups. While Sam Houston wanted to include the right to own their lands in treaties he made with the ________________, these groups rights were not guaranteed in the Constitution. Neither were the rights of African Americans, many of whom were _________________ who had no rights at all.
Which terms best complete the paragraph?
a)
Native Americans...slaves
b)
African Americans...Native Americans
c)
immigrants...missionaries
d)
immigrants...Native Americans
35.
17. (TEKS 7.3C) After Texas became a republic, certain rights were put into place. Included in these was the right to own land, however this right was not given to all groups. While Sam Houston wanted to include the right to own their lands in treaties he made with the ________________, these groups rights were not guaranteed in the Constitution. Neither were the rights of African Americans, many of whom were _________________ who had no rights at all.
Which terms best complete the paragraph?
a)
Native Americans...slaves
b)
African Americans...Native Americans
c)
immigrants...missionaries
d)
immigrants...Native Americans
36.
17. (TEKS 7.3C) After Texas became a republic, certain rights were put into place. Included in these was the right to own land, however this right was not given to all groups. While Sam Houston wanted to include the right to own their lands in treaties he made with the ________________, these groups rights were not guaranteed in the Constitution. Neither were the rights of African Americans, many of whom were _________________ who had no rights at all.
Which terms best complete the paragraph?
a)
Native Americans...slaves
b)
African Americans...Native Americans
c)
immigrants...missionaries
d)
immigrants...Native Americans
37.
18. (TEKS 7.4C) What was the OFFICIAL SPARK of the Mexican American War? (READ EACH CHOICE CAREFULLY)
a)
Mexico still did not recognize Texas Independence and was angry at the annexation by the US.
b)
Mexican government refused to meet with and negotiate with Slidell for the purchase of CA, AZ and NM (Southwest)
c)
The Mexican government saw the crossing of the Nueces River by General Taylor as an invasion of their country.
d)
US/TX believed the southern boundary of Texas was Rio Grande, Mexico believed it to be the Nueces.
e)
The US demanded Mexico pay reparations to US/TX citizens for damage during the Texas Revolution but Mexico refused.
38.
18. (TEKS 7.4C) What are 4 of the causes of the Mexican American War? (READ EACH CHOICE CAREFULLY)
a)
Mexico still did not recognize Texas Independence and was angry at the annexation by the US.
b)
Mexican government refused to meet with and negotiate with Slidell for the purchase of CA, AZ and NM (Southwest)
c)
The Mexicans demanded that America pay reparations
d)
US/TX believed the southern boundary of Texas was Rio Grande, Mexico believed it to be the Nueces.
e)
The US demanded Mexico pay reparations to US/TX citizens for damage during the Texas Revolution but Mexico refused.
39.
What did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo result in?
a)
Mexico recognizing Texas independence
b)
The end of the Mexican-American War
c)
The annexation of Texas by the United States
d)
A ceasefire between Texas and Mexico
40.
What territory did the United States gain as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
a)
Florida
b)
Alaska
c)
The Louisiana Purchase
d)
The Mexican Cession
41.
What territory did the United States gain as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
a)
Florida
b)
Alaska
c)
The Louisiana Purchase
d)
The Mexican Cession
42.
Results of the U.S. Mexican War
-Mexico recognizes Texas as part of the United States.
-The Rio Grande is made the border between Mexico and the United States.
-Mexico cedes territory that is now part of 7 present day states.
Which treaty established these terms of peace to end the war?
-Mexico recognizes Texas as part of the United States.
-The Rio Grande is made the border between Mexico and the United States.
-Mexico cedes territory that is now part of 7 present day states.
Which treaty established these terms of peace to end the war?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Adams-Onis Treaty
c)
Treaty of Jefferson
d)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
43.
Results of the U.S. Mexican War
-Mexico recognizes Texas as part of the United States.
-The Rio Grande is made the border between Mexico and the United States.
-Mexico cedes territory that is now part of 7 present day states.
Which treaty established these terms of peace to end the war?
-Mexico recognizes Texas as part of the United States.
-The Rio Grande is made the border between Mexico and the United States.
-Mexico cedes territory that is now part of 7 present day states.
Which treaty established these terms of peace to end the war?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Adams-Onis Treaty
c)
Treaty of Jefferson
d)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
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