Worksheets4th Grade Social Studies MP2 review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is a motivation of the Spanish as they searched and settled Texas?
They wanted to claim land for France near the mouth of the Mississippi.
They wanted to establish missions to convert Native Americans.
They wanted to establish farms in the Plains to establish the tobacco trade.
They wanted to form partnerships with native tribes to share wealth.
Europeans explored the Western Hemisphere for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to—
seek riches
spread illness
seek new lands
spread religion
What was the primary purpose for establishing Catholic missions?
to convert the Natives to Christianity
to enslave the Natives
to have a bigger geographical presence
to create the Alamo and use it for defense
In the late 1700s, Spanish missions were established in Texas. These missions were important settlements built by Spanish explorers and settlers. They served several purposes. The main reason the Spanish established missions was to spread their culture and religion to the indigenous people of the region, who were mostly Native Americans. The Spanish wanted to convert the Native Americans to Christianity and teach them Spanish ways of life. They also saw the missions as a way to expand their empire and gain control over new lands. In Texas, the Alamo is the most well-known mission.
Which statement BEST supports the evidence that they wants to convert Natives to Christianity?
spread their culture and religion to the indigenous people of the region
teach them Spanish ways of life
The Alamo was a well known mission
Expand their empire
What was an impact of the Mexican War of Independence on the settling of Texas?
Mexico encourages U.S. citizens to colonize Texas.
Mexico encourages the United States to claim Texas.
Mexico encourages Texans to gain their independence.
Mexico encourages American Indian groups to live on reservations.
How did the Mexican government contribute to Austin's success as an empresario?
The government helped Austin create a payment system for loans.
The government allowed Austin to create a barter system.
Mexican government allow him to create a justice system
Collaboration between Austin and the Government helped Texas become a state
This excerpt describes the settlement of Texas during the 1830s. Thousands of settlers moved to Texas during the 1830s, especially after Texas gained its independence. Settlers hoped to establish farms and own land. Many of the settlers owed debts back in the United States and the promise of land seemed like a great opportunity. During this time, the Texas legislature issued headright grants and passed the Homestead Act of 1839. These laws gave settlers a chance to own land and establish farms. As settlers pushed west, the threat of American Indian raids was looming. Despite these threats, Texas settlers continued to push further west for new opportunities to own land. Part A Which statement BEST explains how the Texas government encouraged settlement in Texas?
The government passed laws to help people obtain land.
The government passed laws to make peace with American Indians.
The government increased the payments on the state debt.
The government invested in new cities.
The Alamo was important to the outcome of the Texas Revolution because:
it inspired Texans to continue fighting for independence, leading to victory at San Jacinto.
it marked the end of the Texas Revolution with a Texan defeat.
it resulted in immediate independence for Texas after the battle.
it caused Mexico to withdraw all its troops from Texas.
How did the defense of the Alamo contribute to Texas’ independence from Mexico?
The siege motivated civilians of Bexar to force Santa Anna east towards Texas forces.
The attack reduced the strength of Mexican forces to equal General Houston’s numbers.
The location of the fort lured Mexican forces away from the wealthy ports along the Texas coast.
The courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist Mexican forces.
In the early days of Texas colonization, MOST farmers in a community were able to grow only what their families needed to live on. How do we describe a community like that?
service economy
subsistence economy
supply economy
system economy
Why did Texans move east during the Runaway Scrape of 1836?
to escape drought in the region
to escape Santa Anna's invading army
to escape the invading British army
to escape forest fires
What is the best title for the chart above?
Major Events of the Texas Revolution
Major Events of the American Revolution
Major Victories of the Texas Army
Major Victories of Sam Houston
All of the individuals listed -
William Travis
James Bowie
Carlos Espalier
David Crockett
served as the governor of Texas
fought to defend the Alamo
fought in the Battle of San Jacinto.
worked as empresarios for Mexico.
One contribution of Suzanna Dickinson during the Texas Revolution was –
telling the story of the Alamo siege
providing uniforms to Texas soldiers
negotiating with France for firearms
establishing an archive of Texas records
What document contains the passage Below:
"These, and other grievances, were patiently borne by the people of Texas, until they reached that point at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue...and hereby resolve and declare to our political connection with Mexico has ended."
Texas Constitution
Texas Declaration of Independence
US Constitution
US Declaration of Independence
What country's Declaration of Independence and Constitution influenced the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution?
France
Mexico
Soviet Union
United States
The Texas Declaration of Independence included grievances (complaints) against Mexican rule. All of these were grievances EXCEPT–
The Mexican government allowed no freedom of religion.
The Mexican government ignored Texas.
The Mexican government allowed no trial by jury.
The Mexican government said "no" to public education.
