which of the following best describes why Spain didn't colonize Texas until the late 17th century?

Spanish troops were previously busy occupying Florida

which of the following is true of Confederate officers John Magruder and John Bell Hood?

both began fighting for the Union before leaving to join the Confederacy

due to its role in the Civil War, Robert E Lee referred to Texas as:

"storehouse" of the Confederacy

while colonizing the Americas, why did the Spanish build presidios in each colony?

to defend their new territories against perceived threats

how did a component of the Compromise of 1850 accelerate the national divide that led to the Civil War?

requiring citizens to aid in fugitive slave recovery

which of the following was NOT an effect of the discovery of oil in the Permian Basin?

expansion of the transcontinental railroad in western Texas

which is an example of legislation passed by Mexico in 1830 that increased tension between Mexico and Texas settlers?

forbidding new immigration to Texas from America

which of the following was one of the issues that led to the Mexican-American war?

disagreement over the location of the Texas border

which of the following describes the political trend in Texas at the end of the 20th century?

slow shift from Dem to Rep control between 1960-1990

which factors most contributed to the hostility between Texas and Mexico? (two right answers)

rising tension between Anglos and Tejanos, limits on the settlers' rights by the Mexican government

which of the following describes the evolution of the Texas Rangers since forming in 1823 by Stephen Austin?

initially used to protect against natives, they evolved to law enforcement

what best describes this list of Civil War figures - John Bell Hood, Stonewall Jackson, James Longstreet, Jeb Stewart

leaders in the Confederate Army

a teacher is preparing a mini-unit about Juneteenth. which of the following research topics would best align with this?

the Emancipation Proclamation and its impact on slavery in America

which of the following is true about the historical period following the end of Reconstruction in Texas?

laws were passed to establish legal segregation

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1
which of the following best describes why Spain didn't colonize Texas until the late 17th century?
Spanish troops weren't yet acclimated to Texas climate
Spanish troops were previously busy occupying Florida
Texas was occupied by France, keeping the Spanish out
Natives restricted access of the Spanish
2
which of the following is true of Confederate officers John Magruder and John Bell Hood?
both advocates for abolition in their early lives
both led troops in the Battle of Little Bighorn
both left the Confederacy to fight for the Union
both began fighting for the Union before leaving to join the Confederacy
3
due to its role in the Civil War, Robert E Lee referred to Texas as:
"naval lynchpin" of the Confederacy
"powder keg" of the Confederacy
"moderate brother" of the Confederacy
"storehouse" of the Confederacy
4
which of the following allowed West Texas to begin developing at a quicker pace at the start of the 20th century?
the construction of a national highway system
the relaxation of immigration quotas
the discovery of oil
the introduction of a national adult literacy program
5
prior to colonizing, Texas was home to many native tribes. Which of the following tribes weren't native to this area?
Caddo
Comanche
Chumash
Lipan Apache
6
while colonizing the Americas, why did the Spanish build presidios in each colony?
to act as agricultural hubs for farming and livestock
to defend their new territories against perceived threats
to serve as religious centers for converting natives
to establish trade centers for exporting goods
7
how did a component of the Compromise of 1850 accelerate the national divide that led to the Civil War?
authorizing the purchase of Cuban territory for the expansion of slavery
requiring citizens to aid in fugitive slave recovery
establishing popular sovereignty in Kansas and Nebraska
banning the expansion of slavery into Mexican territory
8
which of the following was NOT an effect of the discovery of oil in the Permian Basin?
expansion of the transcontinental railroad in western Texas
increased population in western Texas
economic boom and rapid increase in state revenue
increased development of cities in western Texas
9
which is an example of legislation passed by Mexico in 1830 that increased tension between Mexico and Texas settlers?
forbidding new immigration to Texas from America
a law returning land to the Native Americans
revoking support for settlers in conflict with the Natives
establishing Catholicism as the official religion of Mexico
10
which of the following was one of the issues that led to the Mexican-American war?
tension over whether slavery should be allowed in Texas
disagreement over trade tariffs
disagreement over the land claimed by California
disagreement over the location of the Texas border
11
which of the following describes the political trend in Texas at the end of the 20th century?
decline in conservatism beginning in 1980s and continuing today
rapid transition from Dem to Rep after the Reagan election
slow shift from Dem to Rep control between 1960-1990
steadily more support of progressive policies due to more non-white voters
12
who is known for creating the first known map of the Texas coastline in 1519?
Sieur de La Salle
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
Alonso Alvarez de Pineda
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
13
which factors most contributed to the hostility between Texas and Mexico? (two right answers)
rising tension between Anglos and Tejanos
the election of Stephen F Austin as the president of Texas
limits on the settlers' rights by the Mexican government
disputes over the boundary between Texas and Louisiana
14
which of the following describes the evolution of the Texas Rangers since forming in 1823 by Stephen Austin?
initially used as scouts, evolved to peacekeepers
used to be peace keepers between natives and settlers, evolved to military
initially used protect against Mexicans, they grew to protect settlers
initially used to protect against natives, they evolved to law enforcement
15
what best describes this list of Civil War figures - John Bell Hood, Stonewall Jackson, James Longstreet, Jeb Stewart
prominent Texans who served in the Confederate Army
Civil War veterans who later became government officials
leaders in the Confederate Army
participants in the Battle of Gettysburg
16
a teacher is preparing a mini-unit about Juneteenth. which of the following research topics would best align with this?
the Emancipation Proclamation and its impact on slavery in America
African American cultural traditions and heritage
key events and figures in the Underground Railroad
significant figures in the Civil Rights Movement
17
which of the following is true about the historical period following the end of Reconstruction in Texas?
Black men were elected into office
laws were passed to establish legal segregation
laws were passed to help Black Texans establish farms and learn skills
pro-slavery government was pushed out of office

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