WorksheetsTexas History Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Cause → Effect → Effect Cause: Father Hidalgo issued the “Cry of Dolores.” Which statements best complete the cause-and-effect sequence? Select TWO.
Texans adopted many traditions from Spanish culture.
Rebels joined the cause to fight against the Spanish.
Mexicans observe the tradition of the Day of the Dead.
A Spanish governor shut down Spanish missions in Texas.
Mexicans observe the holiday of Diez y Seis de Septiembre.
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?
Moses Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Both
Visual Guide: Place a check mark in the correct column. Which person served as an empresario, or land agent, to bring in new settlers?
Moses Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Both
Visual Guide: Place a check mark in the correct column. Which person traveled to Mexico City to secure an agreement with the Mexican government?
Moses Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Both
Visual Guide: Place a check mark in the correct column. Which person chose land between the Colorado and Brazos rivers for the new colony?
Moses Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Both
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?
land agents who brought in settlers and divided the land
he established a colony in 1824
they made many improvements to the community
she helped found a church
for raising and transporting livestock
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?
They brought settlers to Texas and helped develop land and communities.
They created laws for the Mexican government.
They defended Texas during the revolution.
They controlled Native American tribes.
Land used to grow crops. In choosing the site for his first colony, Stephen F. Austin found land that would be good for —
factories
farms
missions
railroads
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?
water and soil
oil and tractors
timber and coal
water and timber
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?
Spanish Colonial Government
Mexican Government
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?
Spanish Colonial Government
Mexican Government
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?
Spanish Colonial Government
Mexican Government
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)?
Spanish Colonial Government
Mexican Government
Texas Declaration of Independence. Which facts describe the Texas Declaration of Independence? Select TWO.
American Revolution
April 6, 1830
King George III
March 2, 1836
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Lorenzo de Zavala. Which characteristics describe Lorenzo de Zavala? Select THREE.
Established the town of Victoria
Served as Vice President of Texas
Supported Mexican independence
Raised cattle in central Texas
Served as an empresario
Convention of 1836 Part A. On March 1st, leaders met at ________ for the Convention of 1836.
San Felipe
San Antonio de Béxar
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Convention of 1836 Part B. Delegates wanted Texas to become a ________.
monarchy
republic
colony
Convention of 1836 Part C. On March 2nd, they voted for the ________.
Treaty of Velasco
Texas Declaration of Independence
Constitution of 1824
Texas Symbols and Landmarks. Which item commemorates the final battle of the Texas Revolution?
The Alamo
San Jacinto Monument
Six Flags over Texas
Texas Symbols and Landmarks. Which item represents the nations that governed Texas?
The Alamo
San Jacinto Monument
Six Flags over Texas
Texas Symbols and Landmarks. Which item is the site of a famous Texas Revolution battle?
The Alamo
San Jacinto Monument
Six Flags over Texas
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 → ________.
Civil War
Mexican War
Texas Revolution
Texas Annexation
Runaway Scrape of 1836. Why did Texans move east during the Runaway Scrape?
to escape drought
to escape Santa Anna’s army
to escape the British army
to escape forest fires
Texas Revolution Battle. April 21, 1836 • Surprise attack • Santa Anna captured. Which battle is described?
Alamo
Goliad
Gonzales
San Jacinto
Read the events: Battle of the Alamo • Runaway Scrape • Battle of San Jacinto. What is the BEST title for these events?
Major Events of the Texas Revolution
Major Events of the American Revolution
Major Victories of the Texas Army
Major Victories of Sam Houston
According to the list: Who secured agreement with the Spanish government?
Moses Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Both
Neither
According to the list: Who traveled to Mexico City and chose land between the Colorado and Brazos?
Moses Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Both
Neither
According to the list: Who served as empresarios?
Moses Austin only
Stephen F. Austin only
Both
Neither
According to the list: Which government is described as a European monarchy?
Spanish colonial government
Mexican government
Both
Neither
According to the list: Which government had a constitution and elected officials?
Spanish colonial government
Mexican government
Both
Neither
According to the list: Which government granted land to empresarios?
Spanish colonial government
Mexican government
Both
Neither
According to the list: Which government built presidios?
Spanish colonial government
Mexican government
Both
Neither
The date and place listed are March 2, 1836; Washington-on-the-Brazos. Which option correctly shows this pairing?
March 2, 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos
April 21, 1836 at San Jacinto
March 2, 1836 at San Antonio
April 21, 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos
According to the list: Why did people leave their homes during the Runaway Scrape?
to escape Santa Anna’s invading army
to search for gold
to celebrate victory
to attend a convention
According to the list: Which battle name is given for the decisive Texas victory?
San Jacinto
Goliad
Gonzales
The Alamo
