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Semester Exam

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During which era did European (Spain and French) explorers first interact with indigenous peoples in Texas?

a)

Native Texas and It's People

b)

Age of Contact

c)

Spanish Colonial

d)

Mexican National

2.

Based on the excerpt, during which period did settlers face challenges building homes due to scarce timber?

a)

Spanish Colonial

b)

Revolution and Republic

c)

Early Statehood

d)

Civil War and Reconstruction

3.

Which era is characterized by the shaping of Texas's geography and the settlement of Native American groups across the land?

a)

Natural Texas and It's People

b)

Age of Contact

c)

Spanish Colonial

d)

Mexican National

4.

Using your knowledge about the Age of Contact, place the following events in the correct chronological order. 1. Christopher Columbus believes he lands in the West Indies. 2. Hernan Cortez takes Moctezuma captive. 3. Conquistadors lead expeditions in search of Gold, God, and Glory. 4. Christopher Columbus sets sail to find an alternative trade route to Asia.

a)

1, 2, 3, 4

b)

2, 4, 3, 1

c)

3, 2, 4, 1

d)

4, 1, 3, 2

5.

What year did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

a)

1718

b)

1817

c)

Spanish Settlers

d)

1821

6.

Based on the map, where were most Texas land grants located and why?

a)

In west and north Texas because Mexican officials wanted to settle areas

closest to the United States.

b)

In south Texas because Mexican officials wanted to settle areas closest to

Mexico.

c)

In central and east Texas because Mexican officials wanted to settle areas

closest to the United States.

d)

In west Texas because Mexican officials wanted to settle areas closest to

Mexico.

7.

You have been assigned a research paper about life in early Texas. You need to

include some primary source material in your paper. Which of the following is a

primary source?

a)

the diary of a Texas colonist

b)

the biography of a Texas colonist

c)

a computer database of settlers living in Texas

d)

a newspaper article written by a Texas historian

8.

Which era in Texas history includes the explorations of Spanish conquistadors such as Alonso Alvarez de Pineda and Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca?

a)

Colonial Era

b)

Mexican National Era

c)

Revolutionary Era

d)

The Contemporary Era

9.

Determine whether the contribution matches with Moses Austin

a)

developed a plan to move American families into Texas

b)

moved 300 American families to Texas

c)

alcalde of San Antonio de Béxar

d)

lost his father at the age of 27 and took over his vision to settle Texas

10.

Determine whether the contribution matches with Stephen F. Austin

a)

Fought at the Battle of the Alamo

b)

moved 300 American families to Texas

c)

alcalde of San Antonio de Béxar

d)

lost his fortune in the American economic panic of 1819

11.

Determine whether the contribution matches with Moses Austin

a)

Fought at the Battle of the Alamo

b)

moved 300 American families to Texas

c)

alcalde of San Antonio de Béxar

d)

lost his fortune in the American economic panic of 1819

12.

Determine whether the contribution matches with Erasmo Seguin

a)

developed a plan to move American families into Texas

b)

moved 300 American families to Texas

c)

alcalde of San Antonio de Béxar

d)

lost his fortune in the American economic panic of 1819

13.

Which individual is recognized for leading the first successful colonization of Texas by Anglo-Americans?

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Martin De Leon

14.

What was Sam Houston's main contribution to the Texas Revolution?

a)

He negotiated treaties with foreign nations for Texas.

b)

He successfully was in charge of the armed forces of Texas.

c)

He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.

d)

He served as the first governor of Texas during the revolution.

15.

Which of the following statements BEST describes the era of the Texas Revolution?

a)

General Santa Anna led a siege on the Texans inside the Alamo.

b)

President Sam Houston attempted to prevent new conflict with Mexico.

c)

Stephen F. Austin worked as an empresario to increase settlement in Texas

d)

General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto.

e)

Governor Sam Houston opposed secession but was overruled by the Texas Legislature.

16.

Which answer explains Houston's MAIN goal as president?

a)

Houston partnered with the legislature to reduce the government debt

b)

Houston wanted to establish peaceful relations with American Indian groups as well.

c)

He set up trading posts and sent agents to negotiate peace treaties with many American Indian groups like the Comanche.

d)

Though he cared about peace and the economy, Houston's highest priority was the survival of Texas.

17.

Who is considered the

Father of Texas?

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Shephen F. Austin

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

Steepman F. Austin