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Unit Assessment: Attraction to Texas

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Multiselect. Why did the Europeans leave their country to explore? Select 3 that apply.

a)

The glory of finding new land

b)

The wish to create a new government

c)

The need to share their "god" with others

d)

The excitement of becoming rich with gold

2.

Multiple Choice. Using the map and scale below, estimate the distance between La Salle’s Fort St. Louis and the site at which he was killed.

a)

Less than 10 miles

b)

More than 1,000 miles

c)

Between 75 and 150 miles

d)

Between 500 and 1,000 miles

3.

Inline Response converted to MCQ. Select the option that correctly completes the sentence: Explorer _____, explored Texas for ______ and wrote the earliest notes about his observations in his _____. His writings described what the ______ looked like in Texas.

a)

Cabeza de Vaca; Spain; journal; environment

b)

Francisco Coronado; France; map; people

c)

Juan de Oñate; England; backpack; houses

d)

Francisco Coronado; Spain; journal; houses

4.

Multiple Choice. Which is NOT a result of the Spanish establishing missions in Texas?

a)

Spain was able to claim the land.

b)

Many American Indians were converted to Catholicism.

c)

Soldiers had safe places to train.

d)

Villas and presidios developed around the missions, establishing small towns

5.

Multiple Choice. In what way did Father Miguel Hidalgo participate in the Mexican War for Independence?

a)

He assisted in writing a constitution for Mexico.

b)

He spied on Texans for the Spanish government.

c)

He cared for wounded Texans fighting in the war.

d)

He inspired some Texans to fight against the Spanish.

6.

Multiple Choice. Why did many Americans move to Texas after Mexico gained independence from Spain?

a)

Mexico promised colonists that one day they would be free.

b)

Mexico established a large army and navy to protect Texans.

c)

Mexico created a government like the one in the United States.

d)

Mexico attracted people to the area who were already Catholic.

7.

Compare Stephen F. Austin and Martín de León by choosing the correct category for this description: First Mexican empresario to colonize Texas.

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Martín de León

c)

Both

8.

Compare Stephen F. Austin and Martín de León by choosing the correct category for this description: First American empresario to colonize Texas.

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Martín de León

c)

Both

9.

Compare Stephen F. Austin and Martín de León by choosing the correct category for this description: His colony became the town of Victoria, a center for raising livestock.

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Martín de León

c)

Both

10.

Compare Stephen F. Austin and Martín de León by choosing the correct category for this description: Known as the "Father of Texas".

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Martín de León

c)

Both

11.

Compare Stephen F. Austin and Martín de León by choosing the correct category for this description: Convinced the Mexican government to let settlers from the U.S. immigrate to Texas.

a)

Stephen F. Austin

b)

Martín de León

c)

Both

12.

Why did Empresario Stephen F. Austin choose land for a colony along the Colorado and Brazos Rivers? Select all the reasons that apply.

a)

Fresh water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and fish for food

b)

Fertile soil for farming and ranching

c)

Mild climate in the region

d)

Plenty of trees for building homes

e)

A desert location with very little rain

13.

Why is Gail Borden famous today?

a)

He led settlers to Texas.

b)

He invented condensed milk.

c)

He kept a journal of his travels through Texas.

d)

He helped build Spanish Missions.

14.

Classify the object based on the physical property magnetism: Paper clip.

a)

Magnetic

b)

Not magnetic

15.

Classify the object based on the physical property magnetism: Iron nail.

a)

Magnetic

b)

Not magnetic

16.

Classify the object based on the physical property magnetism: Aluminum can.

a)

Magnetic

b)

Not magnetic

17.

Classify the object based on the physical property magnetism: Copper penny.

a)

Magnetic

b)

Not magnetic

18.

Classify the object based on the physical property magnetism: Wooden pencil.

a)

Magnetic

b)

Not magnetic

19.

Classify the object based on the physical property magnetism: Cotton balls.

a)

Magnetic

b)

Not magnetic

20.

Classify the object based on the physical property magnetism: Paper towel.

a)

Magnetic

b)

Not magnetic

21.

Classify the object based on the physical property magnetism: Cast iron skillet.

a)

Magnetic

b)

Not magnetic

22.

Students were testing the density of various items. Use the picture of a clear tub filled with water showing an apple and a plastic bottle floating while a metal spoon and a pair of metal scissors rest on the bottom. Which items are less dense than water? Select all that apply.

a)

Apple

b)

Plastic bottle

c)

Metal scissors

d)

Metal spoon

23.

Students were testing the density of various items in a tub of water. The items resting on the bottom of the container should be labeled with which description?

a)

Less dense than water

b)

More dense than water

24.

Which of the following TWO mixtures are examples of solutions? Select all that apply.

a)

Kool Aid powder and water

b)

Salt in water

c)

Milk with chocolate syrup

25.

Below is an image from a beach. Which description best identifies a mixture you see in the image and explains what makes it a mixture?

a)

Water, sand, and shells; they keep their physical properties when combined

b)

Sand only; it becomes a new substance when water touches it

c)

Water and air; they change into a single solid material together

d)

Shells only; they dissolve completely in water

26.

Students conducted an investigation and collected the following data: Mass of substance 1: 25 g25\text{ g} ; Mass of substance 2: ?; Mass of the mixture: 100 g100\text{ g} . What is the mass of substance 2?

a)

25 g25\text{ g}

b)

75 g75\text{ g}

c)

100 g100\text{ g}

d)

85 g85\text{ g}

27.

Jenna is investigating the force of magnetism using two ring magnets and a pencil. The top ring magnet appears to float above the lower ring magnet without touching it. Which statement provides the best explanation for this observation?

a)

The magnetic force occurs in contact and like poles repel

b)

The magnetic force occurs at a distance and like poles repel

c)

The magnetic force occurs in contact and opposite poles attract

d)

The magnetic force occurs at a distance and opposite poles attract