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1
Where did the first immigrants to Texas originate from?
North American origin
South American origin
African origin
Asia origin
2
In which way have Tejanos maintained their culture?
Language
All of the Above
Foods
Holidays
3
What benefits did Natives have for joining the missions?
Gifts
All of the Above
Food
Protection
4
How were the Coahuiltecan similar to the Karankawas?
Buffalo hunters
Nomads along Gulf Coast
Mound builders
Traders
5
Which major event happened during Anson Jones presidency of Texas?
Mexican War
Texas Settlements
Texas Annexation
Texas Revolution
6
What is the principle of checks and balances?
People of Tx able to amend the state's constitution.
The judicial branch able to appoint new judges.
Tx House of Representatives able to impeach the governor.
The legislation able to pass budget.
7
Why was the Alamo an important battleground during the Texas Revolution?
Provided a base for spies going into Mexico.
Defended Anglo settlements and delayed Mexican army.
Established a trade route with Mexico.
Trained American Indians to fight against Mexican soldiers.
8
What was the primary reason the U.S. did not want to annex Texas?
Texas was not recognized as independent.
It would likely lead to war with Mexico
It would raise problems.
It had laws forbidding slave states.
9
What do you think the percentage of Hispanics in South Texas is compared to Texas?
Slightly greater
Much greater
About the same
Much smaller
10
Who were responsible for the construction of missions throughout Texas?
Mexican settlers
Central American settlers
Spanish settlers
Italian settlers
11
Why did empresarios move to Texas?
To remove slavery
To receive cheap land
To fight for independence
To find gold.
12
President Lamar sent a trade route to ________ which led to ______________________.
Nacogdoches ..... Fredonian rebellion
Santa Fe ...... Texas Revolution
Santa Fe ...... annexation
Mexico City ..... second war
13
What settlement was established in 1718?
Hidalgo
Corpus Christi
San Juan
San Antonio
14
When did Pineda create the first map of the Texas Coastline?
1658
1519
1607
1718
15
Compare the Texas Constitution and US Constitution.
Both outline a government divided into three parts
Both state that not everyone should have religious freedom
Both can be amended by president.
Both allow state to declare war.
16
How did geography play a part of the Battle of Coleto when the army was attacked in a prairie?
Open land easy attack
Rolling valley easy attack
Dense forest easy attack
Deep Canyon easy attack
17
Freedom of Speech is part of which amendment?
Second Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
First Amendment
18
"No religious test shall ever be required ..." comes from what text?
Magna Carta
Texas Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
US Bill of Rights
19
Why were people interested in moving to Texas? (empressarios)
Remove Slavery
Find Gold
Fight for independence
Cheap Land
20
How is the precipitation in Brownsville and Galveston alike or different?
Galveston has much more precipitation
Both have similar amounts of precipitation
Galveston has slightly less precipitation
Galveston has slightly more precipitation
21
"No religious test shall ever be required ..." What is the purpose of this text?
Discourage overly religious people to hold office
Promote freedom of religion
Guarantee only members hold office
Encourage freedom of religion
22
What motivated exploration in the Americas?
Spread Democracy
Escape Debts
Overcrowding
Gold
23
What reflects limited government in the Texas Constitution?
Power is confined by the resolution of the US Supreme Court.
Power is confined by executive orders.
Power is confined only by laws passed by the Tx Senate.
Power is stated in Tx/US Constitution, laws, and treaties.
24
Which answer demonstrates republicanism in the Texas Constitution?
"Senators shall be chosen by qualified voters."
"Legislature meets every 2 yrs and at request by Governor."
"Texas is a free and independent state..."
"All free men have equal rights, no man is entitled."
25
Being able to gather and protest is a form of what freedom or right?
Right to Assemble
Freedom of Worship
Freedom of the Press
Right to keep and bear arms
26
Compare the Texas coast to Texas Mountain and Basin region.
Coastal Plains has more rivers.
Mountain and Basin have long summers.
Mountain and Basin has more agriculture.
Coastal Plains have a higher elevation.
27
What does a family at the dinner table praying mean?
Freedom of Worship
Freedom of Speech
Equality under the law
Freedom of a Speedy Trial
28
What language did El Paso and San Antonio originate from?
England
Portugal
Spain
France
29
How does the Texas Constitution include federalism?
Able to have representatives in the TX and US House
Able to make treaties with other countries
Able to have its own treasury
Able to decide on policies not covered by US constitution
30
Why were missions and presidios built along the Gulf Coast?
Rainfall
Rivers
Cities
Mountains
31
Which right or freedom does not belong?
Right to pay taxes
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Worship
Right to keep and bear arms
32
Why was the Battle of Gonzales important in the Texas Revolution?
Showed Mexico that the Texas army was well armed
Proved to Texans that Mexico can be defeated
Motivated the U.S. to support Texas independence
Demonstrated few could resist military strength
33
The 1500s was part of what time period?
Era of Invention
German Period
Geographic Era
Era of European Exploration
34
Which explorer landed on Matagorda Bay?
Robert La Salle
Francisco Coronado
Cabeza de Vaca
Hernando Cortes
35
Who wrote the letter from the Alamo?
Lorenzo de Zavala
James Fannin
William B. Travis
Sam Houston
36
Which supports republicanism and popular sovereignty?
"Said Justices shall be elected by qualified voters."
"All qualified voters of the state have the right to vote."
"Texas is a free and independent State."
"All political power is inherent in the people..."
37
Which type of government believes political power is inherent in the people for their benefit?
Limited Government
Individual Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
38
What do you think the percentage of African Americans in South Texas is compared to Texas?
Much smaller
Much Greater
About the same
Slightly greater
39
Which group of people viewed Spanish missions with suspicion?
American Indians
English
Conquistadors
Priests
40
South Texas is greatly influenced by who?
Deep South
Cuba
Caribbean
Mexico
41
What time period were the missions and presidios established?
Age of conflict
Natural Texas and Its People
Mexican National
Spanish Colonial
42
Caddo Natives lived in __________ Texas but still in the ________.
East ..... Coastal Plain
West ..... Great Plains
South ..... Great Plains
West ..... Coastal Plain
43
Which city has half precipitation than Dallas?
Lubbock
San Antonio
El Paso
Amarillo
