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Texas History Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cause → Effect → Effect Cause: Father Hidalgo issued the “Cry of Dolores.” Which statements best complete the cause-and-effect sequence? Select TWO.

a)

Texans adopted many traditions from Spanish culture.

b)

Rebels joined the cause to fight against the Spanish.

c)

Mexicans observe the tradition of the Day of the Dead.

d)

A Spanish governor shut down Spanish missions in Texas.

e)

Mexicans observe the holiday of Diez y Seis de Septiembre.

2.

Visual Guide: Place a check mark in the correct column. Which person secured an agreement with the Spanish government to settle 300 families in Texas?

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Both

3.

Visual Guide: Place a check mark in the correct column. Which person served as an empresario, or land agent, to bring in new settlers?

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Both

4.

Visual Guide: Place a check mark in the correct column. Which person traveled to Mexico City to secure an agreement with the Mexican government?

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Both

5.

Visual Guide: Place a check mark in the correct column. Which person chose land between the Colorado and Brazos rivers for the new colony?

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Both

6.

Empresarios helped settle Texas and improve communities. Read the information about Martín de León, an empresario in Texas. Part A — Which answer best describes how Martín de León helped improve the economy of Victoria?

a)

land agents who brought in settlers and divided the land

b)

he established a colony in 1824

c)

they made many improvements to the community

d)

she helped found a church

e)

for raising and transporting livestock

7.

Empresarios helped settle Texas and improve communities. Read the information about Martín de León, an empresario in Texas. Part B — Why were empresarios important to the development of Texas?

a)

They brought settlers to Texas and helped develop land and communities.

b)

They created laws for the Mexican government.

c)

They defended Texas during the revolution.

d)

They controlled Native American tribes.

8.

Land used to grow crops. In choosing the site for his first colony, Stephen F. Austin found land that would be good for —

a)

factories

b)

farms

c)

missions

d)

railroads

9.

Water and Soil. Natural resources are materials from the Earth used to support life. Early Texans used ________ and ________ to develop farms and grow crops. Which pair correctly completes the sentence?

a)

water and soil

b)

oil and tractors

c)

timber and coal

d)

water and timber

10.

Spanish Colonial Government vs Mexican Government. Visual guide indicates monarchy for Spain and constitution for Mexico. Based on the table, which government was ruled by a European monarchy?

a)

Spanish Colonial Government

b)

Mexican Government

11.

Spanish Colonial Government vs Mexican Government. Visual guide indicates monarchy for Spain and constitution for Mexico. Based on the table, which government was ruled by elected officials according to a constitution?

a)

Spanish Colonial Government

b)

Mexican Government

12.

Spanish Colonial Government vs Mexican Government. Visual guide indicates monarchy for Spain and constitution for Mexico. Based on the table, which government granted land to empresarios to settle remote areas?

a)

Spanish Colonial Government

b)

Mexican Government

13.

Spanish Colonial Government vs Mexican Government. Visual guide indicates monarchy for Spain and constitution for Mexico. Based on the table, which government sent soldiers to build forts (presidios)?

a)

Spanish Colonial Government

b)

Mexican Government

14.

Texas Declaration of Independence. Which facts describe the Texas Declaration of Independence? Select TWO.

a)

American Revolution

b)

April 6, 1830

c)

King George III

d)

March 2, 1836

e)

Washington-on-the-Brazos

15.

Lorenzo de Zavala. Which characteristics describe Lorenzo de Zavala? Select THREE.

a)

Established the town of Victoria

b)

Served as Vice President of Texas

c)

Supported Mexican independence

d)

Raised cattle in central Texas

e)

Served as an empresario

16.

Convention of 1836 Part A. On March 1st, leaders met at ________ for the Convention of 1836.

a)

San Felipe

b)

San Antonio de Béxar

c)

Washington-on-the-Brazos

17.

Convention of 1836 Part B. Delegates wanted Texas to become a ________.

a)

monarchy

b)

republic

c)

colony

18.

Convention of 1836 Part C. On March 2nd, they voted for the ________.

a)

Treaty of Velasco

b)

Texas Declaration of Independence

c)

Constitution of 1824

19.

Texas Symbols and Landmarks. Which item commemorates the final battle of the Texas Revolution?

a)

The Alamo

b)

San Jacinto Monument

c)

Six Flags over Texas

20.

Texas Symbols and Landmarks. Which item represents the nations that governed Texas?

a)

The Alamo

b)

San Jacinto Monument

c)

Six Flags over Texas

21.

Texas Symbols and Landmarks. Which item is the site of a famous Texas Revolution battle?

a)

The Alamo

b)

San Jacinto Monument

c)

Six Flags over Texas

22.

Cause-and-Effect Sequence. Sequence ends with: Stephen F. Austin begins a colony → Mexican laws restrict Americans → Texans must obey Mexican laws → Santa Anna becomes dictator → ________.

a)

Civil War

b)

Mexican War

c)

Texas Revolution

d)

Texas Annexation

23.

Runaway Scrape of 1836. Why did Texans move east during the Runaway Scrape?

a)

to escape drought

b)

to escape Santa Anna’s army

c)

to escape the British army

d)

to escape forest fires

24.

Texas Revolution Battle. April 21, 1836 • Surprise attack • Santa Anna captured. Which battle is described?

a)

Alamo

b)

Goliad

c)

Gonzales

d)

San Jacinto

25.

Read the events: Battle of the Alamo • Runaway Scrape • Battle of San Jacinto. What is the BEST title for these events?

a)

Major Events of the Texas Revolution

b)

Major Events of the American Revolution

c)

Major Victories of the Texas Army

d)

Major Victories of Sam Houston

26.

According to the list: Who secured agreement with the Spanish government?

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Both

d)

Neither

27.

According to the list: Who traveled to Mexico City and chose land between the Colorado and Brazos?

a)

Moses Austin

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Both

d)

Neither

28.

According to the list: Who served as empresarios?

a)

Moses Austin only

b)

Stephen F. Austin only

c)

Both

d)

Neither

29.

According to the list: Which government is described as a European monarchy?

a)

Spanish colonial government

b)

Mexican government

c)

Both

d)

Neither

30.

According to the list: Which government had a constitution and elected officials?

a)

Spanish colonial government

b)

Mexican government

c)

Both

d)

Neither

31.

According to the list: Which government granted land to empresarios?

a)

Spanish colonial government

b)

Mexican government

c)

Both

d)

Neither

32.

According to the list: Which government built presidios?

a)

Spanish colonial government

b)

Mexican government

c)

Both

d)

Neither

33.

The date and place listed are March 2, 1836; Washington-on-the-Brazos. Which option correctly shows this pairing?

a)

March 2, 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos

b)

April 21, 1836 at San Jacinto

c)

March 2, 1836 at San Antonio

d)

April 21, 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos

34.

According to the list: Why did people leave their homes during the Runaway Scrape?

a)

to escape Santa Anna’s invading army

b)

to search for gold

c)

to celebrate victory

d)

to attend a convention

35.

According to the list: Which battle name is given for the decisive Texas victory?

a)

San Jacinto

b)

Goliad

c)

Gonzales

d)

The Alamo