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WorksheetsReview for DSA Social Studies
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What was one political effect of the Civil War in Texas?
Texas became a colony of Spain
Texas left the United States and joined the Confederacy
Texas gained new land
The state was never affected by war
How did Reconstruction affect the lives of formerly enslaved people in Texas?
They were forced to leave the state
They gained full freedom and equality right away
They faced new laws and struggles even after freedom
They returned to slavery
What happened at the Battle of Galveston?
Union forces captured Galveston permanently
Texans defended the city and took it back from Union control
The Confederacy surrendered
The battle was fought after the war ended
Which Civil War battle in Texas occurred after the war officially ended?
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Battle of Goliad
Which of the following happened as a result of the Civil War in Texas?
The state became wealthier
Many railroads were built
The economy was damaged and slavery ended
The capital of Texas was moved
What made the Battle of Sabine Pass important?
It was the first Texas battle of the Civil War
Confederate soldiers stopped a Union invasion
Texas gained independence
The Union took control of Houston
Which principle of government divides power between the national and state governments?
Separation of powers
Federalism
Republicanism
Popular sovereignty
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To allow one branch to control the others
To make government simpler
To keep each branch from becoming too powerful
To give more power to the president
What principle says the people have the power to vote and choose leaders?
Federalism
Individual rights
Popular sovereignty
Republicanism
How is the Texas Bill of Rights similar to the U.S. Bill of Rights?
Both protect freedom of speech and religion
Both give kings more power
Both limit the right to vote
Both were written in 2000
What is the role of separation of powers?
It lets citizens make laws
It gives each branch a job
It puts power in one branch
It creates one main leader
What does limited government mean?
The government can do whatever it wants
Government must follow rules too
Leaders can break the law
Only one person makes laws
What happened in 1836 in Texas?
Texas joined the U.S.
Texas won its independence from Mexico
Oil was discovered at Spindletop
The Civil War ended
Why is the year 1845 important in Texas history?
Texas became a republic
Texas joined the United States
Mexico declared war
Spain ruled Texas again
What important event occurred in 1901?
Texas became independent
The Battle of the Alamo
Discovery of oil at Spindletop
San Antonio was founded
What happened in 1519?
Texas became a state
Oil was discovered
The Texas coast was first mapped
The Civil War began
What year was the current Texas Constitution adopted?
1776
1836
1876
1901
Why is 1821 an important year?
The Civil War began
Texas gained independence from Spain
San Antonio was founded
The U.S. Constitution was written
Which industry in Texas grew the most after oil was found at Spindletop?
Cotton
Oil and energy
Gold mining
Farming
How did advancements in medicine affect Texas?
Fewer doctors were needed
More people moved out of Texas
Lives were saved, and new hospitals opened
The economy shrank
What kind of innovation is Michael Dell known for?
Medical tools
Oil refining
Computers
Farming
Who helped develop heart surgery in Texas?
Howard Hughes Sr.
Denton Cooley
Michael Dell
Benjy Brooks
Which of these is a result of scientific advancements in Texas?
Fewer schools
Growth of high-tech industries
Slower communication
More farming jobs
What is Howard Hughes Sr. most known for?
Creating military plans
Inventing medical machines
Improving oil drilling technology
Writing the Texas Constitution
Which of these is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?
Starting a business
Owning land
Voting in elections
Traveling to other states
Why is voting important in a democracy?
It makes leaders more popular
It gives people a voice in government
It costs money to do
It changes state borders
What is one right protected by the Texas Constitution?
Free health care
Freedom of speech
The right to own a car
The right to avoid taxes
How is Texas’s culture diverse?
It only celebrates one tradition
Everyone has the same background
People from many cultures live and celebrate together
Texas doesn’t allow different religions
What is one celebration that shows Texas’s cultural diversity?
Fiesta San Antonio
Black Friday
Veterans Day
Columbus Day
Which activity best shows civic participation?
Watching TV
Voting in local elections
Going on vacation
Shopping at the mall
What was an effect of the Civil war in Texas?
Supply of money increased
Supply of cattle increased
Texas began to sell food crops
There were no effects on Texas
What was the name of the compromise that added a stronger Fugitive Slave Law?
Northwest Ordinance
Compromise of 1850
Kansas-Nebraska Act
3/5th Compromise
One of the greatest social effects of the Civil War in Texas was?
None of the above
Women had to take on more responsibilities
Men had to take care of the children
Women had to fight in the war
Identify which state was first to break away from the Union?
Texas
Florida
South Carolina
Louisiana
