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Worksheets7th SS End of Year Review
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 27mins
What was the primary reason that Native American attacks on Texas increased during the Civil War?
Native American tribes aligned with the Confederacy to fight the Union.
The Confederate government promised to provide Native Americans with land.
The Union army provided Native American tribes with weapons to fight the Confederacy.
The U.S. military left Texas to fight the Confederacy, leaving the frontier unprotected.
Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between wealth, military service, and slavery in Texas during the Civil War?
Wealthy Texans were forced to fight in the Confederate Army because they controlled slaves.
Wealthy individuals were exempt from military service and could pay for substitutes, while those with fewer income were drafted into the military.
Slavery in Texas was abolished, so no one was required to serve in the military.
All Texans were required to serve in the military regardless of wealth or slave ownership.
Why did many sharecroppers remain in a cycle of poverty during Reconstruction?
They lacked access to tools, seeds, and housing.
They were unable to vote or participate in the political process.
They had to give a significant portion of their crops to landowners, leaving little for themselves.
They were forced to work without receiving wages for their labor.
What was the significance of the role played by women in Texas during the Civil War?
Women were primarily responsible for maintaining farms and ranches while men fought, making them the backbone of society on the home front.
Women joined the military and fought alongside men in battles.
Women in Texas took on leadership roles in the Confederate government.
Women were mainly responsible for writing and sending supplies to the Union Army.
How did the Civil War affect the chances of enslaved people in Texas joining the Union army?
Many enslaved people escaped to Union-controlled areas and enlisted.
Few enslaved people were able to join the Union army because of restrictions and geographic isolation.
Enslaved people were allowed to enlist in the Confederate Army as soldiers.
Enslaved people were forced to fight for both the Union and Confederate armies.
What SOCIAL changes occurred in Texas as a result of the Civil War and Reconstruction?
(Select THREE correct answers.)
The abolition of slavery
Immediate and widespread racial integration in school and public life
The development of the sharecropping system
The establishment of Black Codes to restrict the rights of formerly enslaved people
The end of racial prejudice and discrimination
Which of the following battles fought in Texas had the greatest impact on the Confederacy's ability to maintain control of the Gulf of Mexico during the Civil War?
Battle of Fort Donelson
Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Sabine Pass
Battle of Shiloh
Why was the Battle of Vicksburg considered a turning point in the Civil War?
It marked the end of Confederate resistance in the West
It resulted in the Confederacy’s first major victory
It led to the Confederacy’s surrender
It gave the Union control of the Mississippi River
Which of the following best describes the significance of the Battle of Palmito Ranch?
It was the last major land battle fought in the Civil War.
It was the only land battle where Confederates outnumbered Union troops 5 to 1.
It was the first major land battle fought in the Civil War.
It was the only land battle where Union troops outnumbered Confederates 5 to 1.
Which battle in Texas was fought primarily over control of the vital port of Galveston and had significant strategic importance for the Confederacy?
Battle of Fort Wagner
Battle of Galveston
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Chattanooga
What was the strategic and military significance of the Battle of Galveston during the Civil War?
It allowed the Union to capture a key Confederate port and disrupt trade.
It led to the Union's control of Texas, weakening Confederate power.
It destroyed Confederate naval forces, ending their resistance at sea.
It was a Confederate victory that kept vital ports open for Southern trade.
I. The Rights and Freedoms of Texans
1. Freedom of speech
2. Freedom of worship
3. Right to pay taxes
4. Right to a speedy trial
5. Right to keep and bear arms
Which of the following does NOT belong in the outline above?
Right to pay taxes
Freedom of speech
Right to keep and bear arms
Freedom of worship
A family praying before their meal, is exercising which of the following Texas rights?
Equality under the law
Freedom of worship
Right to a speedy trial
Freedom of speech
A crowd demonstrating against high taxes and unemployment, is exercising which of the following rights of Texans?
Freedom of the press
Right to keep and bear arms
Freedom of worship
Right to assembly
What is the primary purpose of the Texas Bill of Rights?
To restrict freedom of speech to maintain public order.
To prevent government censorship and guarantee unrestricted expression.
To grant Texans unique rights that are not provided to other U.S. citizens.
To establish and safeguard the fundamental rights and liberties of all Texas citizens.
Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates a violation of the rights of a Texas citizen as outlined in the Texas Bill of Rights?
A citizen is required to serve on a jury after being selected through a fair process.
A local newspaper is shut down by the government for publishing articles critical of state officials.
A resident must pay property taxes to fund public schools and infrastructure.
A person is required to obtain a permit before organizing a large public protest in a city park.
Which of the following is one way Native American culture continues to influence Texas today?
By changing the state’s official language
Through names of places and cultural traditions
By replacing all modern art with Native designs
Through laws passed by Native American governments
Which of these celebrations would most likely reflect Texas’s German heritage?
Lunar New Year Festival
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg
Cinco de Mayo
Juneteenth
Which of these celebrations would most likely reflect Texas’s Mexican American heritage?
Lunar New Year Festival
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg
Cinco de Mayo
Juneteenth
Which of these celebrations would most likely reflect Texas’s African American heritage?
Lunar New Year Festival
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg
Cinco de Mayo
Juneteenth
Which of these celebrations would most likely reflect Texas’s Asian American heritage?
Lunar New Year Festival
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg
Cinco de Mayo
Juneteenth
Which of the following best reflects the principle of "limited government"?
The president can override the Supreme Court’s decisions.
The states are more powerful than the federal government.
The government only has the powers given to it by the people and the Constitution.
All citizens are required to follow laws set by the government.
How does "federalism" affect the relationship between state governments and the national government?
It gives the national government all the power.
It allows the states to make all decisions without federal involvement.
It ensures that state governments cannot make their own laws.
It creates a partnership in which both state and national governments have specific powers.
Which of the following is an example of "popular sovereignty"?
The president can make laws without congressional approval.
The people elect their representatives and the president.
Courts can override the decisions made by the legislature.
The government can control the economy.
The Bill of Rights protects personal freedoms such as freedom of speech and religion. This is an example of which principle?
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Individual Rights
What does the principle of "checks and balances" prevent?
It prevents the government from taking too much power away from the people.
It prevents the national government from having more power than the states.
It prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the others.
It prevents the executive branch from vetoing laws.
The work of Howard Hughes, Sr., has allowed what to be accomplished in his industry?
His work on pediatric surgery has led to much safer surgeries on children.
His work in biomedical research led to advancements in the field of molecular biology.
His work in the technology industry as one of the backers for Dell helped make the possibility of personal computers a reality.
His work on the rock drill bit changed the efficiency of oil drilling and led to advancements in the field.
Which Texas leader in science and medicine was a pioneer in heart surgery and helped develop the artificial heart?
Michael DeBakey
Michael Dell
Walter Cunningham
Howard Hughes Sr.
Why is Benjy Brooks an important figure in Texas history?
She helped create the internet
She broke gender barriers in medicine and helped improve care for children
She launched satellites into orbit
She was the first female computer programmer in Texas
In what way was the work of Denton Cooley and Michael DeBakey similar?
Both were involved in stem cell research.
Both were involved in oil refineries.
Both were involved in computer development.
Both were involved in cardiac surgery.
Michael Dell became a Texas leader in technology by:
Creating the first medical textbook
Designing space suits for NASA
Building a successful computer company from his college dorm room
Performing complex surgeries
How did advancements in computer technology, like those by Michael Dell, impact Texas’s economy?
They made farming more difficult.
They encouraged more people to move to rural areas.
They helped Texas become a leader in the tech industry and created high-paying jobs.
They ended the use of electricity in homes.
Which industry in Texas was greatly changed by the invention of new drilling technology by Howard Hughes Sr.?
Oil and energy
Aerospace
Education
Medical
How have medical innovations by Texans like Dr. Michael DeBakey and Dr. Denton Cooley affected people’s lives?
They helped improve traffic systems.
They led to the invention of new types of fuel.
They reduced access to hospitals.
They saved lives through advanced heart surgeries and medical research.
What impact did scientific advancements in agriculture have on Texas?
They caused a decline in farming.
They increased crop production and made farming more efficient.
They made it harder for farmers to grow crops.
They replaced farms with factories.
Which of the following industries has seen major growth in Texas due to scientific and technological innovations?
Aerospace
Medical
Computer and energy
All are correct
NASA’s presence in Houston has driven significant advancements in Texas’s aerospace industry, contributing to –
the decline of trade.
our understanding of language and people.
a decline in government funding.
a population increase.
I. _____(Title)________ .
1. Be informed and vote .
2. Volunteer in the community .
3. Participate in the local government .
4. Listen to and respect different opinions .
5. Respect the rights and property of others.
What would make a good title for this outline?
Civic Responsibilities
Obligations of Naturalized Citizens
Mandatory Civic Roles
Legal Rights of Citizenship
How is voting different from serving on a jury?
Education is less important in voting than in serving on a jury.
People only serve on a jury once, but they can vote many times.
Voting is voluntary, while serving on a jury is required.
More people vote in elections than serve on juries.
I. Civic Responsibilities .
1. Be informed and vote .
2. Volunteer in the community .
3. Participate in the local government .
4. Listen to and respect different opinions .
5. Respect the rights and property of others.
Why are the activities listed in the outline important?
They promote a healthier and more democratic society.
They discourage responsible decision making by elected leaders.
They allow the wealthiest citizens to control the government.
They guarantee the prosperity and well being of all citizens.
How does civic participation help strengthen a democracy?
It allows citizens to take over government positions without elections.
It ensures only wealthy people are represented.
It gives people a voice in government decisions and helps hold leaders accountable.
It ends debates in the government.
Why is it important for citizens to be informed about current events and government issues?
So they can ignore rules they don’t like
To choose leaders and make decisions that reflect their values
To replace elected officials
To avoid participating in civic life
Which of the following is an essential RESPONSIBILITY to maintain a democratic society?
Voting
Paying taxes
Serving on jury
Appearing in court
Which of the following is a similarity between the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
Both have a Bill of Rights that protects individual freedoms.
Both allow citizens to directly change the constitution.
Both give the president the power to create state laws.
Both allow the governor to veto laws passed by the legislature.
Which of the following best describes the number of amendments in the Texas Constitution compared to the U.S. Constitution?
The Texas Constitution has only 10 amendments, while the U.S. Constitution has over 50.
The U.S. Constitution has fewer amendments, and the Texas Constitution has none.
The Texas Constitution and U.S. Constitution both have the same number of amendments.
The U.S. Constitution has over 27 amendments, while the Texas Constitution has over 500.
Which of the following rights is explicitly protected by the Texas Bill of Rights but not the U.S. Bill of Rights?
The right to gender equality.
The right to free education.
The right to vote in all elections.
The right to own private property.
The Texas Constitution of 1876 [is] the foundation of state government. This constitution [was] written as an extreme reaction to the [problems] of the Constitution of 1869... It has also endured [although there have been] several attempts to rewrite it.
Based on the text, the Texas constitution —
is the largest of any state.
was hastily written.
has not changed since 1869.
has been a source of disagreement.
Which of the following is a similarity between the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
Both create a monarchy with a king or queen.
Both allow only one person to make all the laws.
Both establish a government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
Both limit the power of the people to vote.
What year did the Spindletop oil strike occur?
1895
1910
1920
1901
After several long, drawn-out months, the group finally discovered Spindletop’s first oil gusher. It pumped out more oil than anybody had ever seen anywhere in the world. Captain Lucas had originally expected that this well might produce 5 barrels per day. The discovery well, “Lucas No. 1,” produced nearly 100,000 barrels of oil per day. That was more than all of the other producing wells in the United States combined at the time. Before Spindletop, Corsicana was the biggest producing field in East Texas.
– RRC Kids World
Which of the following conclusions about the year 1901, is supported by the information in this passage?
The discovery of oil at Spindletop brought dramatic change to Texas.
Spindletop was made possible only by the development of new technology.
Captain Lucas should have looked for more expert advice before drilling at Spindletop.
Corsicana was ruined by the discovery of oil at Spindletop.
How did the year 1901 alter the course of Texas history?
Women became an increasingly significant and influential force in state politics.
The practices of tenant farming and sharecropping became widespread in the state.
Many of the state's residents traveled overseas to Europe to fight for freedom and democracy.
Oil and gas production emerged as major contributors to the state's economic development.
How has the discovery of oil in 1901, affected Beaumont’s economy?
Many businesses closed
Increased business opportunities
Led to a decrease in population
Caused a decline in tourism
What role did discovery of oil in 1901, at Spindletop play in the industrialization of Texas?
It hindered industrial development due to environmental issues.
It spurred industrial growth and diversification of the economy.
It led to the relocation of industries out of Texas.
It had no influence on industrialization.
