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100
As a result of the U.S.-Mexican War, the southern boundary of Texas was —
A.designated as the Rio Grande
B.disputed for many more years
C.established at the Nueces River
D.marked with the building of a fence
A.designated as the Rio Grande
100
Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of Contact era in Texas history?
A.Anglo and Spanish settlers established colonies in Texas.
B.American Indian tribes were driven out of Texas by French settlers.
C.Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.
D.Spanish colonists abandoned exploration of Texas after not finding any gold.
C.Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.
100
Which of the following was a characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas?
A. Forts were built to protect American Indian tribes in Texas.
B. American Indian tribes were discouraged from settling in Texas.
C.Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas.
D .Spanish explorers negotiated treaties to trade and travel safely in Texas.
C.Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas.
100
All of the following technologies supported an increase in cotton production EXCEPT
A.railroads
B.steel plow
C.cotton gin
D.reaper
D.reaper
100
The events portrayed in the advertisement came about because of the —
A.annexation of Texas to the United States
B.agreement dividing Texas and New Mexico
C.efforts of Texans to gain independence from Mexico
D.disputes between Texans and American Indian tribes
A.annexation of Texas to the United States
200
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
A. Texas gained independence from Mexico.
B. Americans agreed to admit Texas into the union.
C. Peace was established with American Indian tribes.
D. The United States and Mexico ended their conflict.
D. The United States and Mexico ended their conflict.
200
Which event took place during the Revolutionary Era in Texas history?
A.Council House Fight
B.Siege of the Alamo
C.Election of Sam Houston
D.Settlement of Nacogdoches
B.Siege of the Alamo
200
Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
D.4
200
In what year did Pineda Maps the Coastline of Texas?
A.1519
B.1607
C.1658
D.1718
A.1519
200
Anson Jones was a leader during the —
A.Battle of Gonzales
B.annexation of Texas
C.early settlement of Texas
D. signing of the Treaties of Velasco
B.annexation of Texas
300
Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820’s?
A. To gain religious freedom
B. To build missions and forts
C. To search for cities of gold
D. To find cheap farmland
D. To find cheap farmland
300
How did physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Coleto?
A. The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men.
B.The dense forest provided protection for Fannin and his men from Mexican soldiers.
C.The deep canyon allowed the Mexican army to attack Fannin and his men from above.
D.The rolling valleys acted as a barrier when Fannin and his men tried to escape the fighting.
A. The open prairie allowed the Mexican army to surround Fannin and his men
300
What French explorer changed Spain's view on settling east Texas?
A. Cortex
B. Cabeza de Vaca
C. La Salle
D. Mosocoso
C. La Salle
300
Most immigrants were drawn to Texas in the mid-nineteenth century because of —
A.the discovery of oil
B.the stories about cowboy life
C.the availability of cheap land
D.the desire to escape religions persecution
C.the availability of cheap land
300
New Mexico's climate would best match which two Texas Regions?
A. Mountain and Basin and Gulf Coastal Plains
B.Great Plains and North Central Plains
C.Mountains and Basins and Great Plains
D.North Central Plains and Gulf Coastal Plains
C.Mountains and Basins and Great Plains
400
Texas is bordered by Louisiana to the east. Which Texas region shares geographical similarities?
A.North Central Plains
B.Mountains and Basins
C.Coastal Plains
D.Great Plains
C.Coastal Plains
400
The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —
A.Austin was established as the capital of Texas
B.Moses Austin received permission to settle in Texas
C.Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers
D.Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico
D.Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico
400
What motivated the Southern Colonies favor annexation of Texas and the North DID NOT??
A.Battle of the Alamo
B.Expansion of slavery
C.Competition for rail lines
D.Threat of war with Spain
B.Expansion of slavery
400
In which region were most successful land grants in Texas located?
A.Mountain and Basin
B.Coastal Plains
C.Great Plains
D.Central Plains
B.Coastal Plains
400
Settlers in the Austin colony adapted to the climate conditions in Texas by —
A.planting most of the land with cotton
B.working only during the winter months
C.building homes with a central breezeway
D.constructing some of the first public pool
C.building homes with a central breezeway
500
Why is 1845 significant in Texas history?
A. Texas forces won the Battle of the Alamo ending the war with Mexico.
B. Sam Houston was elected President of the Republic.
C. Texas was annexed by the United States.
D. The Spanish government gave up all rights to Texas.
C. Texas was annexed by the United States.
500
What motivated President Polk to favor admitting Texas into the Union?
A.His belief in Manifest Destiny
B.His goal of peace with foreign powers
C.His anger with the government of Mexico
D.His desire to limit the expansion of slavery
A.His belief in Manifest Destiny
500
The primary function of the Texas Rangers for the Republic of Texas was to —
A.built irrigation systems for Texas farmers
B.protect Texans from American Indian tribes
C.return fugitive enslaved people to Texas farms
D.establish a prison system for the Texas justice system
B.protect Texans from American Indian tribes
500
Why did many Texans favor annexation to the United States?
A.Texas debts from the republic would be paid.
B.Texas would be a territory rather than a state.
C.Texas would keep 21 million acres of public land.
D.Texas could be divided into five states.
A.Texas debts from the republic would be paid.
500
1. Coronado explores and maps the Texas Panhandle.
2. Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecks on the Texas coast.
3. Pineda maps the coastline of Texas.
4. La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis near present day Victoria, Texas.
Using your knowledge of Texas History, sequence the events listed above in chronological order.
A.4, 3, 2, 1
B.3, 1, 4, 2
C.3, 2, 1, 4
D.1, 3, 2, 4
C.3, 2, 1, 4