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WorksheetsSS MOY Assessment Review - Extracted Questions
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What do George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, and Sam Houston have in common?
They all commanded Mexican troops during the Texas Revolution
They all played important roles in achieving Texas independence
They all opposed Texian independence and supported Mexico
They all died during the Battle of the Alamo fighting Mexican forces
Which of the following is an example of a primary source a historian would use to learn about life in early Texas?
A textbook chapter about the Battle of the Alamo written in 2020
A website article detailing Stephen F. Austin's contributions to Texas, published last year
A documentary film produced in 2010 about the history of Texas railroads
A diary entry from a Texas settler in 1845 describing daily life
When historians use historical records to acquire information about Texas, what is a key practice they follow?
They only use primary sources to avoid any bias
They ignore sources that contradict their initial beliefs about an event
They analyze sources for authenticity, bias, and accuracy to build a complete picture of the past
They focus mainly on secondary sources because they are easier to understand
Read the excerpt from a newspaper article published in Texas on April 22, 1836: "The Texian army, under General Sam Houston, met the Mexican forces at San Jacinto. In a battle lasting less than twenty minutes, the Texians secured a glorious and decisive victory. The cries of 'Remember the Alamo!' rang out as the enemy fled." What type of source is this newspaper article?
A secondary source, because it summarizes the outcome of the battle
A fictional account, because it uses emotional and dramatic language
A textbook excerpt, because it recounts historical events
A primary source, because it was written during the time of the event
Melissa found her great grandmother’s wedding dress in the attic. The wedding dress is a...
primary source from the time it was used
secondary source created after the event
creative source used to represent the past
digital source found on a history website
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
A diary from a pioneer
A textbook describing early Texas history
A photograph from the 1800s
A government census report
Which would be a valid primary source to acquire information about Texas?
Encyclopedia article about the Kiowa Native Americans
Texas history textbook
Letter written by Stephen F. Austin
Recent biography about Santa Anna
Carefully read each source description. Then drag each source into the correct category: Primary Source or Secondary Source. (Choices listed below.)
A historian’s analysis of letters from Texas settlers
Primary Source
Secondary Source
Carefully read each source description. Then drag each source into the correct category: Primary Source or Secondary Source. (Choices listed below.)
A speech given by Sam Houston in 1836
Primary Source
Secondary Source
Carefully read each source description. Then drag each source into the correct category: Primary Source or Secondary Source. (Choices listed below.)
A fictional novel set in Texas during the 1800s
Primary Source
Secondary Source
Carefully read each source description. Then drag each source into the correct category: Primary Source or Secondary Source. (Choices listed below.)
A government map drawn in 1845 of the Republic of Texas
Primary Source
Secondary Source
Carefully read each source description. Then drag each source into the correct category: Primary Source or Secondary Source. (Choices listed below.)
A 2020 podcast discussing the Texas Revolution
Primary Source
Secondary Source
Carefully read each source description. Then drag each source into the correct category: Primary Source or Secondary Source. (Choices listed below.)
A personal diary entry from a Tejano soldier in 1835
Primary Source
Secondary Source
What is the best definition for frame of reference?
The physical location where an event takes place
A timeline showing the order of historical events
A source that provides firsthand information about an event
A person’s background and experiences that influence their view
Which of the following sources is most likely to contain bias?
A political advertisement from one candidate to an opponent
Copies of the 2010 census data for the State of Texas
A student’s end-of-year report card and standardized test scores
The summary at the end of chapter in a history textbook
A student is researching Texas settlers in the 1800s and comes across the following sources: 1. A letter written in 1837 by a settler describing life on the frontier 2. A modern textbook explaining early Texas colonization 3. A historical fiction novel set in 1830s Texas 4. A map created in 1840 showing early settlements in Texas Which of the following correctly identifies the primary sources in this list using appropriate social studies terminology?
Sources 2 and 3, because they describe historical events
Sources 1 and 4, because they are original records from the time period
Sources 1 and 2, because they provide factual information
Sources 3 and 4, because they include historical settings and visuals
What action did the Law of April 6, 1830, take regarding immigration to Texas?
It encouraged American settlers to move to Texas
It banned all immigration from the U.S. to Texas
It placed restrictions on slave imports
It increased land grants for settlers
What year did Mexico officially gain independence from Spain?
1810
1815
1821
1836
What did the Mier y Terán Report conclude about American influence in Texas?
It was beneficial for Mexican rule
It posed a significant threat to Mexican sovereignty
It had no impact on local politics
It should be encouraged further
Which group of people was mainly encouraged to settle in Mexico under the Colonization Law of 1825?
Native Americans
Eastern European immigrants
Spanish soldiers
Anglo American settlers
Which event was a direct response to the tensions between Anglo settlers and the Mexican government in the mid 1820s?
The Fredonian Rebellion
The Mier y Terán Report
The Grito de Dolores
Mexican Independence
Which of the following best explains how Stephen F. Austin benefited from Mexico’s independence from Spain and its new colonization policies?
The Mexican government granted Austin permission to bring settlers to Texas to help populate the region
Mexico’s independence caused Austin to lose his land grant and forced him to return to the United States
The new government restricted immigration, preventing Austin from bringing settlers to Texas
Austin was sent by the Mexican government to conquer Native lands for military expansion
What issue was a significant point of contention between Texan settlers and the Mexican government? (Select TWO)
Language differences
Immigration restrictions
Trade regulations
Native American attacks
Slavery
What was the main objective of the Grito de Dolores?
To call for Mexican independence from Spain
To declare war on Spain
To promote peace with Spain
To establish a new monarchy in Mexico
When Stephen F. Austin started his first colony in Texas, which group of people were forced to come with the settlers?
Enslaved Black people
Enslaved American Indians
Anglo settlers
Catholic missionaries
Which empresario is often referred to as the "Father of Texas" for his significant role in colonization?
Green DeWitt
Stephen F. Austin
Martin de Leon
John H. Moore
What was the primary role of an empresario in Texas during the 19th century?
To govern Mexican territories
To promote and facilitate settlement in Texas
To enforce military laws
To oversee trade with Europe
Why was land in Texas appealing to settlers from the United States?
It was free
It had fewer taxes
It was closer to family
It was less expensive than in the United States
What does the acronym "GTT" stand for in the context of the American frontier in the 1820s?
Gone to Texas
Gone to Tennessee
Going to Town
Great Texas Territory
What was the impact of Mexico's independence in 1821 on the territory that is now Texas?
Texas was annexed to the United States
Texas remained a Spanish colony
Texas became part of independent Mexico
Texas was given to Native American tribes
What best explains the role of empresarios in settling Mexican territory and the problems that arose with the Mexican government?
Empresarios aimed to make Mexican culture stronger, leading to good relationships with American settlers who wanted to follow all Mexican laws
Empresarios wanted to help American settlers farm the land, but their growing desire for independence caused disagreements with the Mexican government
Empresarios helped American settlers move to Texas peacefully, resulting in strong teamwork with the Mexican government and little conflict with Native Americans
Empresarios were only interested in making money and did not follow any rules, which led to the Mexican government accepting them without any issues
Why is Pineda's expedition considered significant in the history of Texas?
It led to the discovery of gold in Texas
It resulted in the establishment of a major colony
It introduced new crops to the region
It was the first documented European exploration of the Texas coast
What is one reason historians might consider Coronado's expedition a success?
He found a new sea route.
He brought back riches to Spain.
He claimed a large area of land for Spain.
He established a new language.
Why did the Spanish increase their exploration and settlement activities in eastern Texas after LaSalle’s expedition?
They wanted to establish trade with Native Americans.
They feared French takeover of part of New Spain.
They were influenced by French success in the region.
They found valuable natural resources in eastern Texas.
What was the effect of missions providing a dependable food supply to Native Americans?
It allowed for permanent settlement.
It led to conflicts over resources.
It caused tribes to abandon agriculture.
It reduced the need for hunting.
How did Spain assert its claim to Texas in 1519?
It built a series of missions.
It purchased the Texas territory from Mexico.
It engaged in a war with the Native Americans.
It founded its first settlement on the mainland.
What year did Alonso Alvarez de Pineda conduct his expedition?
1492
1519
1534
1607
Which statement best describes the success of Fort St. Louis?
It thrived as a permanent settlement.
It became the center of French trade in Texas.
It was a temporary settlement that failed to last.
It was captured by the Spanish soon after it was established.
Read the passage below. Excerpt from the Journal of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, written in 1542. Based on this passage from Cabeza de Vaca’s journal, which of the following is NOT a valid conclusion?
Cabeza de Vaca left the Island of Ill-Fate to travel as a trader in Texas.
Cabeza de Vaca’s relationship with Native Americans did not help him survive.
Although once enslaved, Cabeza de Vaca later gained a great deal of freedom.
Cabeza de Vaca learned to live like the Native Americans and wrote about it later in his life.
What was one of the main reasons some Native Americans agreed to live on missions?
To learn new farming techniques
To trade with Europeans
For protection from enemies
To find new hunting grounds
What was a consequence of the cultural changes imposed by the missions?
Loss of traditional cultures and ways of life
Increased trade with European settlers
Improved relations with neighboring tribes
Greater economic independence
What was one of the major outcomes of La Salle's exploration of the Mississippi River valley?
It led to British colonization and settlement in the region.
It led to French territorial claims and lasting trade with Native Americans.
It led to a decline of Spanish control and influence in the region.
It led to the discovery of gold and the opening of new mines.
How did Europeans increase their knowledge of Texas in 1519?
Alonso Álvarez de Pineda of Spain mapped the Texas coastline.
Alonso Álvarez de Pineda of Spain was the first European to see Texas.
Juan Ponce De León and Diego Velázquez were the first Europeans to see Texas.
Juan Ponce De León and Diego Velázquez were the first Europeans to explore Texas.
What was a significant contribution of Coronado’s expedition?
Discovered new species
Made the first maps of the Southwest
Established a new colony
Converted Native Americans
What was the significance of Cortés’ conquest for the Spanish Empire?
It led to the discovery of new trade routes.
It brought vast wealth and territory to Spain through control of the Aztec Empire.
It had little impact on Spain’s power in the Americas.
It resulted in Spain abandoning further exploration.
Which of the following is NOT a contribution made by Francisco Coronado during his expeditions?
He explored and created the first maps of the Southwest United States
Claimed significant land for Spain
Found and claimed gold for the Spanish crown
Built a friendly relationship with some Native American tribes
What negative impact did European settlers have on Native Americans in missions?
They introduced new forms of agriculture
They taught new languages
They provided military training
They spread diseases like smallpox
What was the initial mission of Hernando Cortés when he was sent from Cuba to Mexico?
To conquer and establish a new empire for Spain
To explore, trade, and bring enslaved people back to Cuba
To discover new lands and prepare them for Spanish settlement
To create alliances and strengthen ties with the Aztec Empire
Why did Spanish officials see a need for a settlement between the Rio Grande and East Texas?
To establish a trading post
To spread Christianity
To improve supply routes to missions
To explore new territories
How did Pineda's maps influence future explorations in Texas?
They discouraged exploration by highlighting dangers along the Texas coast.
They encouraged exploration by providing accurate maps for navigation.
They failed to influence exploration because the maps were soon forgotten.
They inspired exploration by increasing rivalry among European nations.
What did the Spanish Empire's expansion into Mexico mean for Native Americans in the region?
They gained new allies
They were unaffected
They felt the power of New Spain
They were given more land
The Caddo people were known for which type of dwelling?
Teepees
Grass houses
Pueblos
Wigwams
The ability of the Pueblos to build homes from adobe allowed them to —
Move frequently to find new resources.
Establish villages that lasted for generations.
Avoid farming and rely only on hunting.
Trade adobe bricks with other tribes.
Where are the majority of ranching and cattle activities located?
Coastal Plains
Central Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
How were Comanche leaders chosen?
Through inheritance
By Spanish authorities
By religious ceremonies
Elected by tribe members
What geographical feature allowed early Americans to migrate from Asia to North America?
The Panama Canal
The Bering Strait land bridge
The Atlantic Ocean
The Rocky Mountains
Which region has on average, the least amount of rainfall?
North Central Plains Region
Mountains and Basins Region
Great Plains Region
Coastal Plains Region
The Karankawa were different from many other native inhabitants of Texas because —
They lived along the Gulf Coast and used dugout canoes.
They built permanent stone houses in the mountains.
They raised large herds of cattle on the plains.
They traded directly with Europeans across the Atlantic.
How did the diet of Plains tribes like the Comanche differ from that of agricultural tribes like the Caddo?
Plains tribes relied more on gathered plants, while agricultural tribes ate mostly meat.
Agricultural tribes had a more diverse diet, while Plains tribes relied heavily on buffalo.
Plains tribes and agricultural tribes had nearly identical diets.
Agricultural tribes ate only cultivated crops, while Plains tribes ate only wild game.
Which region of Texas is known for its flat topography?
Mountains and Basins Region
Great Plains Region
North Central Plains Region
Coastal Plains Region
Which Native American group lived in the region marked 3 on the map, and what was one feature of their lifestyle?
The Pueblos, who built adobe homes and practiced farming in the desert.
The Plains tribes, who lived in teepees and hunted buffalo.
The Gulf Coast tribes, who used dugout canoes and fished.
The Southeastern tribes, who lived in wooden homes and farmed maize.
A geographer who was in the Great Plains region of Texas would most likely make which statement?
I see few trees and mostly flat, rolling land.
I see a lot of mesas and steep-sided hills.
From where I stand, I can see the Gulf of Mexico.
After a grueling climb, I reached the 8,750-foot summit.
Which geographic region of Texas includes the Panhandle?
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Who were the key people involved in the Siege at the Alamo and what were their roles in the battle?
Select ALL that apply.
William B. Travis, a lawyer and commander of the Texan forces at the Alamo.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, former priest and Texan soldier
Sam Houston, commander of the Texan Army
James Bowie, a legendary frontiersman.
Davy Crockett, a former congressman and folk hero.
Which of the following statements about the defenders of the Alamo is NOT true?
The defenders of the Alamo came from various countries, including England and
several European nations.
Most of the defenders were born in Texas.
Several defenders were from Southern states like Tennessee, Kentucky, and the
Carolinas.
A number of the defenders were from Northern states such as Pennsylvania, Ohio,
and New York.
"I shall never surrender or retreat. . . . I call on you in the name of liberty, of patriotism, and everything dear to the American character to come to our aid with all dispatch [speed]. . . . I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country—VICTORY OR DEATH" - (William B. Travis, February 24th, 1836)
Which of the following best describes what motivated Travis to write this letter?
This letter was a plea to send reinforcements and supplies as the army was in dire
need of support.
Travis and his troops were overtaken by the Mexican army and he wanted to inform
leaders that he would surrender.
Travis wrote the letter to proclaim his commitment to defend the fort at all costs.
He wrote the letter to inform others of his troops' brave acts.
What was the lasting impact of the Siege at the Alamo on Texas history and identity?
It demoralized the Mexican forces
It became a symbol of defeat and failure for Texan forces
It led to the annexation of Texas by the United States.
It became a symbol of bravery and sacrifice.
At the Constitutional Convention of 1836, Texian delegates —
developed the Texas Constitution and Bill of Rights.
adopted the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
invited the rest of Mexico to declare independence.
adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
What was the main purpose of the Texas Constitution of 1836 when it was created by the people of Texas?
To set up a government that would keep Texas as part of Mexico, following Mexican
laws and rules.
To create an independent country, with a government that gave local areas more
power and limited the central government's control.
To make Texas a state in the United States, with rules for public schools and a bill
of rights for its citizens.
To create a government focused on improving the economy by controlling trade
and taxes with Mexico.
What were some of the grievances listed in the Texas Declaration of Independence?
Select ALL that apply.
No guarantee to a jury trial
Lack of freedom of Religion
Tried to make Native Americans attack them
Unfair treatment by the Mexican government
All are Correct
What was the main inspiration for the ideas and principles in the Texas Constitution of 1836?
The idea of having a strong government controlled by Mexico, similar to the Mexican Constitution of 1824.
The goal of creating a powerful country like the European monarchies of Spain and France, with one ruler in charge.
The belief in limited government, individual rights, and giving people a voice in
choosing their leaders, influenced by the U.S. Constitution and the American Revolution.
The desire for a strong president to make all decisions for Texas without local input or voting.
What was Santa Anna's role in the Texas Revolution, and how did his actions affect the course of the conflict?
He led the Texian army to victory and helped secure Texas’ independence.
He tried to negotiate peace with the Texians, but it failed and worsened the
conflict.
He stayed neutral during the conflict, supporting both sides to avoid fighting.
He was president of Mexico and commanded Mexican forces against the Texian
rebels in key battles.
What effect did the events at the Alamo and Goliad have on the Texian army and people during the Texas Revolution?
The Texians won both battles, which encouraged their success in the revolution.
The defeats at the Alamo and Goliad strengthened Texian resolve and inspired
others to fight.
The events at the Alamo and Goliad led to a Mexican victory in the Texas
Revolution.
The battles at the Alamo and Goliad had little effect on the outcome of the
revolution.
How did Santa Anna influence the outcome of the Battle of Goliad during the Texas Revolution?
He led the Mexican forces and ordered the execution of the Texian prisoners after
their surrender.
He was not present at the battle because he was focused on the events at the
Alamo at that time.
He negotiated a surrender between the Mexican and Texian forces to prevent
further fighting.
He led the Texian forces to defeat the Mexican army in a surprise attack during the
battle.
What was the significance of the Goliad Massacre?
Select THREE correct answers.
It convinced Santa Anna to end the Texas Revolution quickly.
It caused many Texans to fear the Mexican army and flee their homes.
It led to Santa Anna being viewed as cruel and inhumane by both Texans and
others.
It showed the importance of surrendering under honorable terms in war.
It inspired many Texans to join the fight for independence.
Which reason BEST illustrates why Sam Houston elected the first president of the Republic of Texas?
For his leadership and success in the Texas Revolution
For his skills in negotiating treaties with foreign nations
For his role in drafting the Texas Constitution
For his careful planning of military strategies
Juan Seguín’s role in the Texas Revolution demonstrates which of the following?
He drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence for the convention
He commanded the Alamo defenders until they surrendered
He led the Texian army in the final battle at San Jacinto
He led a Texian militia and served in political positions afterward
Who was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
George Campbell Childress
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
William B. Travis
