The best title for the list below would be
Mountains and Basins
The European explorer who led an expedition in search of the “glittering cities” was —
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado
One result of Mexico’s independence from Spain was —
immigration from the United States increased
Which of these lists shows the correct sequence of events?
Law of April 6, 1830
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
As a result of the Córdova Rebellion —
Texans increasingly distrusted Mexicans and American Indians
Which region has the highest population, experiences the most annual rainfall, and
contains the majority of the state’s lakes and rivers?
1
The Spanish colonists listed above primarily came to Texas to —
establish Catholic missions
Mexican independence
Concern with the overwhelming population of Anglo settlers led to the —
Law of April 6, 1830
A defining characteristic of the Republic Era was —
the legalization of slavery after Texas won its independence from Mexico
Determine which items are primary sources and which are secondary sources.
Select TWO correct answers for each box.
A Journal entry of a European explorer
B Student textbook about Texas History
C Apache arrowhead discovered by archaeologists
D Documentary film about Texas Indians
A C
Spanish missionaries impacted the settlement of Texas by —
influencing place names, religion, and culture in Texas
Which of the following led to Mexico’s war against Spain?
Political, economic, and social inequalities
Which of the following actions led to the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?
Writing a letter encouraging the creation of a temporary government
How did the issue of slavery affect the debate over Texas annexation?
If Texas joined the Union, it would increase the power of the slave states in
the United States Congress.
Which location on the map is the region that contains the major cities of Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, and Odessa?
3
searching for wealth
The contributions of the people listed on the table directly led to —
Mexico establishing itself as an independent nation
Upon hearing about the siege of the Alamo, Texan leaders —
wrote a Declaration of Independence and Constitution
How did 19th-century European immigrant groups influence Texas?
They brought with them their unique cultures that influence vocabulary, music, food, and social traditions in Texas.
Which region was home to sedentary tribes that primarily lived in adobe houses?
2
Which of the following is a result of Spanish exploration in East Texas?
Interest shifted to establishing settlements
Which of the following best represents a characteristic Stephen F. Austin sought in his prospective colonists?
People of good character who would be loyal to the Mexican government
Which of the following is the correct cause-and-effect pairing of events?
Battle of Gonzales and the beginning of the war
Jack Coffee Hays is best known for —
serving as a captain for the Texas Rangers