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Mid Year Review

Total questions: 151

Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did many immigrant groups move to Texas during the Mexican National Era?

a)
The search for gold and silver mines.
b)
To escape harsh winters in the North.
c)
The desire to join the Mexican army.
d)

The promise of land located in river valleys and economic opportunities

2.

Why did insurgents lose the Battle of Medina?

a)
Insurgents lost due to lack of leadership and resources.
b)
Insurgents lost because of poor weather conditions.
c)
Insurgents lost due to lack of public support.
d)
Insurgents lost because of superior enemy tactics.
3.

Why did Santa Anna want to end Texas's fight for independence?

a)
To promote economic growth in Texas.
b)
To encourage settlers to move to Texas.
c)
To maintain control over Texas and suppress the rebellion.
d)
To establish a new government in Texas.
4.

What happened when Fannin surrendered at Goliad?

a)

1st successful battle for Mexico

b)

Fannin and his men were executed which made Texans angry and pushed them to fight harder

c)

Mexican troops lost interest in the revolution

d)

Texans chose not to pursue revolution any longer

5.

How did Anglo settlers and the Mexican government feel about each other?

a)
Anglo settlers were frustrated with the Mexican government, which viewed them as a threat.
b)
Anglo settlers and the Mexican government had a strong alliance.
c)
The Mexican government welcomed Anglo settlers with open arms.
d)
Anglo settlers admired the Mexican government for its policies.
6.

Spanish settlement in Texas consisted of

a)
farms, ranches, and trading posts
b)
towns, forts, and military bases
c)
colonies, outposts, and trading hubs
d)
missions, presidios, and civilian settlements
7.

Anglo settlements in Texas consisted of

a)
Spanish explorers and their missions, forts, and settlements.
b)
Native American tribes and their villages, hunting grounds, and traditions.
c)
French traders and their outposts, farms, and trading routes.
d)

American settlers settled on large land grants in ranching and farming communities

8.

Which is a primary source

a)
Textbooks
b)
Encyclopedias
c)
News articles
d)
Diaries
9.
What region has the cities of Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Corpus Christi?
a)
Mountains and Basins
b)
High Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Central Plains
10.
Located in the Mountains and Basins, what is the highest point in Texas?
a)
Davis Mountains
b)
Chisos Mountians
c)
Guadalupe Peak
d)
Rocky Mountains
11.
What river forms the boundary between Texas and Mexico?
a)
Red River
b)
Rio Grande River
c)
Lake Travis
d)
Colorado River
12.

What are the 3 motivations for exploration? (The 3G's)

a)

Grants, Gold, Gifts

b)

God, Gold, and Glory

c)

Gone, Gold, Glory

d)

God, Goats, Glory

13.

What is a Conquistador?

a)

Diety

b)

Religious Leader

c)

Soldier and Adventurer

d)

Messenger

14.

Who created the first map of Texas in 1519?

a)

Pineda

b)

Cortes

15.

Who was the first European to set foot on Texas soil. His journal is one of our first records of Texas' geography. (He was also captured by the Karankawa)

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Pineda

16.

Why did Spain lose interest in Texas for 80 years?

a)

Lack of LAND

b)

Lack of TREASURE

17.

What was the French Explorer's name who set up a fort in Texas?

a)

La Belle

b)

La Salle

18.

Was Fort St Louis a success or a failure?

a)

Success

b)

Failure

19.

What was one of the main effects of French Exploration in Texas?

a)

It ruined the Spanish

b)

It challenged the Spanish claim in Texas

20.

In 1718 San Antonio was founded, how did it help Spain?

a)
It allowed Spain to establish military bases in the region.
b)
It facilitated the spread of Spanish culture and language.
c)
It provided Spain with access to new agricultural resources.
d)

It helped Spain establish trading post and military post

21.

How did Moses Austin contribute to Texas?

a)
Moses Austin contributed to Texas by leading military campaigns against Native Americans.
b)
Moses Austin contributed to Texas by establishing a trade route to Mexico City.
c)
Moses Austin contributed to Texas by founding the first university in the region.
d)

Moses Austin contributed to Texas by obtaining a land grant from Spain to bring first settlers to Texas

22.

Cabeza de Vaca was the first to do what

a)
To conquer the Aztec Empire in Mexico.
b)
To establish trade routes in the Caribbean.
c)
To lead the first expedition to Antarctica.
d)

To explore and journal the land of Texas

23.

What was Travis asking for in his letter from the Alamo

a)
Supplies and provisions.
b)
A truce and negotiation.
c)

Reinforcements and support and to encourage Texans to continue to fight

d)
Medical assistance and care.
24.

Spanish culture is shown in Texas by

a)
technology, agriculture, education, travel, and history
b)
literature, sports, fashion, dance, and painting
c)
language, cuisine, festivals, music, and architecture
d)
politics, economy, science, health, and environment
25.

How did Miquel Hidalgo contribute to Texas

a)

Miquel Hidalgo contributed to Texas by ringing the church bell that helped start Mexican Revolution

b)
Miquel Hidalgo helped establish Spanish settlements in Texas.
c)
Miquel Hidalgo was a military leader in the Texas Revolution.
d)
Miquel Hidalgo promoted trade relations with Native American tribes.
e)

credited with being the "Father of the Mexican Revolution"

26.

What did Agustín de Iturbide do in Texas History

a)
Agustín de Iturbide established the Republic of Texas in 1836.
b)

Agustín de Iturbide joined forces with Vicente Guerrero and defeated the Spanish military

c)
Agustín de Iturbide was a Spanish governor of Texas.
d)
Agustín de Iturbide led the Texas Revolution against Mexico.
27.

Match the following up

a)

Spanish

1.

build missions to convert Native Texans

b)

Anglo

2.

expand land grants and farming

c)

Mexican

3.

encourage settlement of Texas frontier

28.

What are the reasons for Spanish exploration

a)

God, Glory, Gold

b)

Wealth, Trade, Farming

c)

Ranching, democracy, teaching

d)

God, Gold, Gratitude

29.

What was significance of Spanish Catholic Missions

a)
They aimed to establish trade routes with Europe.
b)
Their main goal was to exploit natural resources.
c)
They were primarily focused on military conquest.
d)

spread Christianity and lay foundation of settlements and ranching

30.

Match the following cultures with what they are known for

a)

Gulf

1.

Fishing and temporary housing

b)

Plains

2.

Buffalo hunting and lived in teepees

c)

Puebloan

3.

Adobe structures and irrigation farming

d)

Southeastern

4.

advanced government and grass housing

31.

Match which explorer did what

a)

Pineda

1.

mapped TX coast in 1519

b)

Cabeza de Vaca

2.

shipwrecked on TX coast in 1528

c)

Coronado

3.

search for 7 cities of Gold in 1540-1542

d)

LaSalle

4.

established French colony in 1685

32.

What did George Childress do in Texas History

a)
George Childress discovered oil in Texas.
b)
George Childress led the Texas army in battle.
c)
George Childress authored the Texas Declaration of Independence.
d)
George Childress signed the Texas Constitution.
33.

What did Green Dewitt do in Texas History

a)
Green Dewitt was an empresario who settled families in Texas and founded Gonzales.
b)
Green Dewitt was a military leader in the Texas Revolution.
c)
Green Dewitt was a famous cattle rancher in Texas.
d)
Green Dewitt was a governor of Texas during the 1800s.
34.

What did Martin DeLeon do in Texas history

a)

He was a Mexican empresario who founded the first successful Mexican colony in Texas.

b)
He led a military campaign against Texas settlers.
c)
He established the first Anglo-American settlement in Texas.
d)
He negotiated treaties with Native American tribes in Texas.
35.

Why did US Anglo settlers want to come to Texas

a)
To establish a new government in Texas.
b)
To escape political unrest in the East.
c)

To acquire land, escape debt, and seek economic opportunities.

d)
To find gold and treasure in the region.
36.

Why did Mexican settlers want to come to Texas

a)
To escape political unrest in Mexico.
b)
To find gold and precious metals.
c)
To establish a new government in Texas.
d)

trade and develop small towns

37.

Why did Spanish settlers want to come to Texas

a)
To find gold and silver mines in Mexico.
b)
To establish trade routes to Asia.
c)

build missions, convert Native Americans to Christianity, and gain control

d)
To escape political unrest in Europe.
38.

Why was slavery a concern for Mexico in Mexican Texas

a)
Slavery was a concern as it threatened Mexico's military strength.
b)

Slavery was a concern because it went against its law in 1829 that abolished it.

c)
Slavery was a concern because it was popular among Mexican citizens.
d)
Slavery was a concern due to economic competition with local farmers.
39.

Match the following settlements

a)

ranchos

1.

farms that turned into small settlements

b)

presidios

2.

military forts

c)

missions

3.

religious communities

d)

towns

4.

small communities

40.

Was slavery banned in Texas by Mexican law

a)

No, slavery was allowed in Texas by Mexican law but many settlers did not have slaves

b)

Yes, slavery was banned in Texas by Mexican law but many Anglo settlers ignored the law and brought slaves with them

41.

Why did missions fail in Texas

a)
Missions failed in Texas primarily due to resistance from Native Americans and insufficient support from the Spanish government.
b)
The Spanish government provided ample resources for the missions.
c)
Native Americans welcomed the missions and aided their growth.
d)
Missions succeeded due to strong support from local settlers.
42.

Match up the following dates with their significance in Texas History

a)

1519

1.

Pineda maps the Texas coastline

b)

1718

2.

Founding of San Antonio

c)

1821

3.

Mexico gains independence from Spain

d)

1836

4.

Texas gains Independence from Mexico

e)

1845

5.

Texas is annexed by the United States

43.

Match the following tribes to their culture group

a)

Gulf

1.

Karankawa, Coahuiltecan, Atakapa

b)

Plains

2.

Comanche, Apache, Kiowa

c)

Puebloan

3.

Jumano, Tigua

d)

Southeastern

4.

Caddo, Wichita

44.

The Battle of ​ (a)   was a disagreement over a​ (b)   that lead to being the first battle of the Texas Revolution

Choose from the below words
Gonzales
cannon
Alamo
flag
45.

Stephen F Austin was important to Texas because (pick 3)

a)

Brought the "Old 300"

b)

built missions for France

c)

supported Texas Independence from Mexico

d)

1st empresario that started large immigration of settlers to Texas

e)

got his empresario from Spain

46.

​ Turtle Bayou Resolutions purpose was to protest ​ (a)   actions in ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
Texas
Mexican
Oklahoma
Spain
47.

Match the following Regions with their characteristics

a)

North Central Plains

1.

rolling hills, forests, and prairies

b)

Great Plains

2.

wheat farming

c)

Mountain and Basins

3.

west part of Texas

d)

Coastal

4.

lot of rainfall, humid climate

48.

How did Native Texans adapt and modify their enviroment

a)
Native Texans built large cities using advanced technology.
b)
They relied solely on trade with other tribes for resources.
c)
Native Texans avoided using natural materials for their needs.
d)

by hunting buffalo and using every part of the animal for food, clothes and tools; led to decline in buffalo population

49.

A biography, documentary film, and an interview with a historian are all what type of sources?

(a)  

50.

What did Juan Sequin do for Texas

a)
Juan Seguín fought against the Spanish in California.
b)
Juan Seguín was a famous artist in Mexico.
c)

Juan Seguín was a leader in the Texas Revolution like leading Tejanos in the Alamo which helped in securing the Texas Independence

d)
Juan Seguín was a governor of New Mexico.
51.

Match the following

a)

Fredonian Rebellion

1.

First organized revolt against Mexican rule in Texas.

b)

Law of April 6 1830

2.

Legislation that restricted immigration from the U.S.

c)

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

3.

Document outlining Texan grievances against the Mexican government.

d)

Mier Y Teran Report

4.

Report that warned of the growing Anglo influence in Texas.

e)

Stephen F Austin arrest

5.

wrote letter to start own government

52.

What impact did the defeat at the Alamo have on morale of the Texans?

a)

to fight harder for independence and started the rally cry "Remember the Alamo"

b)
The defeat at the Alamo boosted morale significantly.
c)
The defeat at the Alamo had no effect on Texan morale.
d)
The defeat at the Alamo led to immediate victory for the Texans.
53.

During Spanish Colonial times why did Spain see the United States as a threat

a)

Spain saw the United States as a threat due to Westward Expansion and the Louisiana Purchase

b)
Spain considered the United States a minor power with no real influence.
c)
Spain believed the United States would help maintain its colonial rule.
d)
Spain viewed the United States as a partner in trade and diplomacy.
54.

Lorenzo de Zavala is important because

a)

he played a role in political powers of the republic and the first Vice President of the Republic of Texas.

b)
he was a prominent figure in the American Civil War.
c)
he led the Spanish Armada against England.
d)
he was a famous artist in the Renaissance period.
55.

Miquel Hidalgo is credited as being the (a)   of the Mexican Revolution

56.

Who joined forces with Vicente Guerrero and defeated the Spanish military

a)
Agustín de Iturbide
b)
Francisco Villa
c)
Emiliano Zapata
d)
José María Morelos
57.

Who is credited with starting the Mexican Revolution by ringing the church bell and giving a speech to rally others this is known as the "Cry of Dolores"

a)
Emiliano Zapata
b)

Miguel Hidalgo

c)
Pancho Villa
d)
José María Morelos
58.

Travis was asking for help to defend the (a)   in his famous "To the People of Texas and All Americans of the World" letter

59.

Reorder the following

a)

Battle of Gonzales

b)

Alamo

c)

Goliad Massacre

d)

Runaway Scrape

e)

Battle of San Jacinto

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
60.

Cabeza de Vaca was the first to do what after he was shipwrecked and stranded in Texas

a)
He was the first to establish a colony in Texas.
b)
He became the first to map the Gulf Coast.
c)
He was the first to trade with Native Americans.
d)

He was the first to write stories about the land

61.

What was Moses Austin contribution to settlement of Texas

a)
Moses Austin established the first mission in Texas for Spanish settlers.
b)
Moses Austin led a military campaign to conquer Texas for the U.S.
c)
Moses Austin negotiated a treaty with Native Americans for land rights.
d)

Moses Austin received permission from Spain to bring first group of Anglo settlers to Texas

62.

The Law of April 6, 1830 did what

a)

threatened the prosperity of the Texas colonies

b)

threatened Sam Houstons army

c)

threatened the US idea of Westward expansion

d)

threatened the cannon at Gonzales

63.

Permanent ranching and farming communities on huge grants of lands

a)

were mostly Mexican settlements

b)

were mostly Spanish settlements

c)

were mostly Anglo settlements

d)

were mostly Native American settlements

64.

What settlements were mainly missions and trading post

a)

Spanish

b)

Anglo

c)

Mexican

d)

Native American

65.

What word best describes the relationship between American settlers and Mexican government

a)

Conflicted

b)
Harmonious
c)
Indifferent
d)
Supportive
66.

What happened after Fannin surrendered at Goliad

a)
Fannin and his men were executed in the Goliad Massacre.
b)
Fannin and his men were rescued by Texian forces.
c)
Fannin negotiated a peace treaty with the Mexican army.
d)
Fannin and his men were sent to prison in Mexico.
67.

What did Santa Anna originally do to stop Texas thought of Independence

a)
He negotiated a peace treaty with Texas leaders.
b)
He sent diplomats to discuss terms of union.
c)
He ignored the situation and focused on other regions.
d)

He had Stephen F Austin arrested after his letter for them to start a government

68.

Why was the Battle of Medina a failure during Mexican Revolution

a)
The Battle of Medina succeeded due to strong leadership and ample supplies.
b)

The Battle of Medina failed due to leadership was divided with conflicting goals and strategies

c)
The Battle of Medina was fought over territorial disputes with the United States.
d)
The Battle of Medina was a decisive victory for the revolutionary forces.
69.

Who is known as the "Father of the Mexican Revolution"?

a)

Father Miguel Hidalgo

b)

Father Jose Escandon

c)

Father Damian Massanet

d)

Father Antonio Margil de Jesú

70.

Define "Revolution" in the social studies context

a)

a single 360 degree rotation on an axis

b)

a single orbit of one object around another

c)

an instance of revolving

d)

a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.

71.

In order to thrive (to grow), what geographical feature were missions built near?

a)

Along the coastline

b)

An animal herd

c)

A river or lake

d)

A forest

72.

Who is known as the "Father of the Mexican Revolution"?

a)

Father Miguel Hidalgo

b)

Father Jose Escandon

c)

Father Damian Massanet

d)

Father Antonio Margil de Jesú

73.

Define "Revolution" in the social studies context

a)

a single 360 degree rotation on an axis

b)

a single orbit of one object around another

c)

an instance of revolving

d)

a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.

74.

What other revolutions may have influenced the people of New Spain to try and gain their independence?

a)

The American revolution

b)

The Aztec revolution

c)

The French revolution

d)

The German revolution

75.

What is one of the most famous missions in Texas as well as being a cultural icon for San Antonio?

(a)  

76.

Which of the following contributed to the reasons for Mexican independence?

a)

Overthrow of the kings of Spain

b)

The caste (racial ranking) system

c)

Political corruption

d)

Poor living conditions

77.

Upon Father Hildago being captured and executed, the fight for Mexican Independence was led by whom?

a)

Antonio López de Santa Anna

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

José Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara

d)

Father Damian Massanet

78.

In order to thrive (to grow), what geographical feature were missions built near?

a)

Along the coastline

b)

An animal herd

c)

A river or lake

d)

A forest

79.

How old is San Antonio?

(a)  

80.

Mexico established which of the following under it's constitution?

a)

A national language

b)

A national anthem

c)

A national flag

d)

A national religion

81.

This system of labor and class division used by Spain, was the source of many issues in New Spain and a primary cause of revolution.

a)

Enchilada System

b)

Encomienda System

c)

Environmental System

d)

Economic System

82.

This Spanish priest founded one of the first missions in East Texas upon the remains of the French Explorer, La Salle's Fort St. Louis.

a)

Father Jesus

b)

Father Hildago

c)

Father Massanet

d)

Father Escandon

83.

This part of the mission system is responsible for providing housing to civilians as well as having room for small farms (or ranches)

a)

Pueblo

b)

Presidio

c)

Mission

84.

Which missions were allowed to remain in Texas according to the Rubi report?

a)

San Francisco de los Tejas

b)

Corpus Christi de Yselta

c)

San Antonio de Valero

d)

La Bahia

85.

Despite losing this battle, the forces for Mexican independence continued their fight, rallying many more to their cause.

a)

Battle of Goliad

b)

Battle of Medina

c)

Battle of San Antonio

d)

Battle of Mexico City

86.

How many missions are here in San Antonio?

a)

7

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

87.

La Salle was a _____________ explorer who unexpectedly landed in Texas 1685.

a)

English

b)

Italian

c)

French

d)

German

88.

La Salle's failed expedition to settle along the Mississippi River was considered a threat to Spain, and forced Spain to

a)

try to find the Mississippi River before him

b)

capture him

c)

let him settle in Texas

d)

establish settlements in Texas

89.

The primary purpose of the MISSIONS was to ___________ the local natives.

a)

protect

b)

convert

c)

build a palace for

d)

store gold for

90.

The primary purpose of the PRESIDIOS was to ________ the local settlements

a)

protect

b)

convert

c)

build a palace for

d)

store gold for

91.

Corpus Christi de la Ysleta was the first mission built in ______ Texas in 1682.

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

92.

San Francisco de los Tejas was the first mission built in ______ Texas in 1690.

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

93.

The San Antonio de Valero mission was built along a river in South-Central Texas in ______.

a)

1519

b)

1685

c)

1718

d)

1821

94.

The work that the Native Americans did while living in the missions included -

a)

farming crops and raising livestock.

b)

serving in the Spanish Royal army.

c)

trading with French merchants.

d)

converting friars to Christianity.

95.

Spanish _____ were responsible for teaching the Native Americans the Spanish language, culture, and religion.

a)

Friars

b)

Soldiers

c)

Settlers

d)

Royals

96.

What role did Fray Damian Massanet play in the coloniztion of Texas?

a)

He claimed the land at the mouth of the Mississippi River.

b)

He claimed the area around San Antonio and built the Alamo.

c)

He established the first Spanish mission in east Texas.

d)

He used the Caddo in order to help him find gold in Texas.

97.

The quote above shows the reason why Spain chose to ____.

a)

attack all the Native American tribes in Texas.

b)

continue searching for the cities of Cibola.

c)

close the missions in east Texas.

d)

sell its Texas lands to France.

98.

The American cattle industry today evolved from the Spanish ranching practices of ____.

a)

vaqueros

b)

corridos

c)

frescos

d)

murals

99.

Most of the Spanish missions failed in Texas because -

a)

local natives rejected the religion and culture

b)

years of bad crops caused starvation and death

c)

wildfires destroyed their missions

d)

the area was conquered by the French

100.

Which city is an example of Spain's lasting influence on Texas?

a)

Houston

b)

San Antonio

c)

Nacogdoches

d)

Austin

101.

What were the political, social and economic motivations for European exploration of Texas?

a)

God

b)

Glory

c)

Gold

d)

All the above

102.

France and one other country were key for the exploration of Texas, what other country was involved?

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

China

d)

United States of America

103.

In Texas History, why is the year 1519 important?

a)

La Salle discovered the American Indian

b)

Coronado made his way through the coastal plains

c)

Pineda mapped the Texas coast

d)

Texas won it's independence

104.

Which explorer is not from Spain?

a)

La Salle

b)

Coronado

c)

Pineda

d)

Narvaez

105.

Who shipwrecked on the Texas coast?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Pineda

c)

Coronado

d)

Cortez

106.

After contact, many American Indians began to mysteriously die. What was the cause?

a)

Unknown diseases

b)

Starvation

c)

War with England

d)

War with other tribes

107.

Which explorer discovered the most gold?

a)

La Salle

b)

Coronado

c)

Columbus

d)

No one found gold

108.

Various parts of Texas were explored by the different countries, who is credited for exploring the Coastal Plains?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

England

d)

United States of America

109.

Explain the meaning of "the era of the age of contact"

a)

This was how old Pineda was when he mapped the Texas coast.

b)

When France and Spain first touched land

c)

The contact between European explorers and the American Indian

d)

This marks the beginning of modern civilization of Texas

110.

Texas was explored thoroughly, which country is credit for the most extensive exploration?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

England

d)

Mexico

111.

What is someone called that is a Spanish explorer who searched for wealth and land throughout America?

a)

Conqueror

b)

Warrior

c)

Vaquerro

d)

Conquistador

112.

Place these explorers in order of their exploration of Texas, from oldest to most recent.

a)

Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca, Coronado, La Salle

b)

Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca, Columbus, La Salle

c)

La Salle, Pineda, Coronado, Cabeza de Vaca

d)

Cabeza de Vaca, La Salle, Coronado, Pineda

113.

Which explorer built Fort St. Louis and continued to the Mississippi River?

a)

La Salle

b)

Columbus

c)

Cortez

d)

Santa Anna

114.

This explorer performed the first surgery on an American Indian

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Columbus

c)

Coronado

d)

Pineda

115.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
116.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
117.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
118.
Which region does this represent?
a)
Great Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
119.
What region of Texas has a high risk of hurricanes?
a)
Mountains and Basins
b)
High Plains
c)
Central Plains
d)
Coastal Plains
120.
Located in the Mountains and Basins, what is the highest point in Texas?
a)
Davis Mountains
b)
Chisos Mountians
c)
Guadalupe Peak
d)
Rocky Mountains
121.
What river forms the boundary between Texas and Mexico?
a)
Red River
b)
Rio Grande River
c)
Lake Travis
d)
Colorado River
122.
What are regions?
a)
Bodies of water
b)
Areas of land with physical features that set them apart from other areas of land
c)
A group of people with a shared set of beliefs, goals and religious customs.
d)
People who study the past.
123.
How many regions are in Texas?
a)
7
b)
9
c)
20
d)
4
124.
The Red River acts a natural border between
a)
Texas and New Mexico
b)
Texas and Mexico
c)
Texas and Oklahoma
d)
Texas and Louisiana
125.

This REGION has the most waterways (rivers) for transportation.

a)

Coastal Plains

b)

Mountains & Basins

c)

Great Plains

d)

Central Plains

126.

This REGION has the LEAST amount of agriculture. It uses the Rio Grande for irrigation.

a)

Coastal Plains

b)

Mountains & Basins

c)

Great Plains

d)

Central Plains

127.
People who travel from place to place and have no permanent homes.
a)
Wanderers
b)
Nomads
c)
Buffalo Hunters
d)
Zombies
128.
People who hunt animals and use every part of it (food, clothing, jewelry, etc) and gathers vegetation(plants).
a)
Hunters
b)
Hunters and Gatherers
c)
Bush People
d)
Gatherers
129.
We will eat you! Yes, Cannibalism is a ritual we practice. We love food from the sea and sometimes we hunt deer, bear and buffalos.  
a)
Karankawa
b)
Caddo
c)
Apache
d)
Coahuiltecan
130.
How did the Gulf Indians differ from the Plains Indians?
a)
They ate large amounts of oysters, clams, turtles and fish
b)
They lived in cone-shaped tents of buffalo hide
c)
They were among the first tribes to grow wheat.
d)
They conducted extensive trade with the Aztecs of Mexico.
131.
Natives of the Plains regions were mostly __________.
a)
warrior tribes
b)
sedentary
c)
nomadic
d)
farmers
132.
Which Native Texan Tribes lived adobe houses in the Mountains and Basins Region?
a)
Jumano
b)
Karankawa
c)
Coahuiltecan
d)
Caddo
133.
Which Native Texan tribe lived in cone/dome shaped houses covered in grass?
a)
Jumano
b)
Karankawa
c)
Coahuiltecan
d)
Caddo
134.
_____ allowed people to settle in one place instead of always moving around in search of food.
a)
Rock Shelters
b)
Agriculture/Farming
c)
Pottery
d)
Bow and Arrow
135.

When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

a)

1821

b)

1825

c)

1818

d)

1823

136.

Why was the settlement of Texas so appealing to Anglos (Americans)?

a)

Cheap land and a dissimilar Constitution

b)

No slavery and Cheap Slavery

c)

Cheap land and a similar Constitution

d)

Roman Catholicism and No Slavery

137.

Select the three primary reasons that the Mier Y Teran report said about Texans that the Mexican government should worry about?

a)

They had slavery

b)

Spoke English

c)

Anglos (Americans) outnumbered Mexicans

d)

They were not Roman Catholic

138.

What were the two main issues that upset Texians about the Laws of April 6, 1830?

a)

New taxes were imposed on Texians

b)

Encouraged more immigration to Texas from the United States

c)

Outlawed slavery

d)

Outlawed American immigration, but allowed Europeans and Mexicans to settle in Texas

139.

What was the main reason for the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?

a)

Mexican government enforcing that slavery was against the law

b)

Laws of April 6, 1830

c)

The Mexican government being a Federal government

d)

Santa Anna becoming a dictator

140.

What was decided at the Convention of 1833?

a)

Texas should declare independence from Mexico

b)

Texas should be its own state independent from Coahuila

c)

Texas should stop fighting Mexico

d)

Texas should become part of the United States

141.

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested for treason?

a)

Because he sent a letter stating that Texas should go ahead and be its own state

b)

Santa Anna and Stephen F. Austin agreed Texas should be its own state

c)

Because he had slaves

d)

Santa Anna agreed since Stephen F. Austin was not Roman Catholic that he should arrested

142.

Which battle is this flag from?

a)

Battle of San Jacinto

b)

Battle of Coleto Creek

c)

Battle of the Alamo

d)

Battle of Gonzales

143.

What was the main outcome of the Convention of 1836?

a)

Texians outlawed slavery

b)

Texians sent a peace treaty to Mexico

c)

Texas Declaration of Independence was written

d)

Texians decided to join the United States

144.

Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

George C. Childress

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Juan Seguin

145.

What was the primary outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

Texians lost and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" created a unity between all Texians against the Mexican government

b)

Texians won and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" created a unity between all Texians against the Mexican government

c)

Mexicans lost and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" was a symbol of the end of the Texas Revolution

d)

Mexicans won and it effectively ended the Texas Revolution

146.

What was the Runaway Scrape?

a)

Texians fleeing from Native Americans in the area

b)

Mexicans fleeing from the Texian army

c)

Texians fleeing from the Mexican army

d)

Mexicans fleeing from the encroaching American army

147.

Who and their troops were captured during the Battle of Coleto Creek?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

William Travis

d)

James Fannin

148.

How many Texians were executed during the Goliad Massacre at the command of Santa Anna?

a)

700-756

b)

100-150

c)

400-450

d)

50-100

149.

What was the main reason that Texians won the Battle of San Jacinto?

a)

The Texian army was highly trained

b)

The Mexican army was taking rest

c)

The Mexican army was out of artillery

d)

The Texian army was well-rested

150.

What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Velasco?

a)

Texas would continue to be a Mexican territory

b)

Mexico would retreat to the south of the Rio Grande River

c)

Texas would join the United States

d)

Mexico would recognize that Texas was its own country separate from Mexico

151.

What was the main cause for the Texas Revolution?

a)

A Federalist Government and the Mexican government's decision to get rid of the Mexican Constitution of 1824

b)

A Centralist Government and the Mexican government's decision to follow the Mexican Constitution of 1824

c)

A Federalist Government and the Mexican government's decision to follow the Mexican Constitution of 1824

d)

A Centralist Government and the Mexican government's decision to get rid of the Mexican Constitution of 1824

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