According to the map and what you know, where did the Spanish establish settlements in Texas?

Along the Rio Grande, the San Antonio River, and East Texas

Which statement best summarizes why Europeans explored the world around them during the 14th and 15th centuries?

They were looking for another trade route to Asia

What happened to the French fort in Texas started by René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle?

The fort was empty and in ruins when the Spanish arrived

Which of the following was one geographic factor that influenced how American settlers in Texas built dogtrot cabins?

Usable local resources, such as wood, stones, and mud

What did Francisco Vásquez de Coronado do on his journey with a large expedition?

He explored for two years but found no cities of gold

Which reason makes the most sense why Spanish missions remain important landmarks in Texas today?

reminder of where European missionaries taught American Indians religion

Why did Stephen F. Austin choose a spot “on high bluffs (cliffs) overlooking the river” to build San Felipe de Austin?

Being high up on a cliff protected it from attack.

What economic reward did Mexican leaders such as Martín de León get for becoming successful empresarios?

They received land from the government and fees from settlers.

What was the result of Spanish exploration of Texas?

The Spanish claimed and occupied the land to develop it.

What was the main economic reason that Stephen F. Austin located his colony in a region by the Colorado & Brazos rivers?

The colonists would have rich soil for crops and grass for cattle.

How did Texian settlers who came from the southern United States affect the economic development of Texas?

They brought cash crops and slavery.

Which of the following was a characteristic of the government of Mexico after it won independence from Spain?

Rule by an elected president and a congress

According to the map and what you know, which of the following was a major change from Spanish to Mexican rule of Texas?

The capital changed from San Antonio to Saltillo.

How did Catholic missionaries contribute to the development of Texas?

They founded missions and taught work skills to American Indians

What impact did the Mexican War of Independence have on the development of Texas?

People in Texas had to rebuild their homes and businesses.

Why did Stephen F. Austin choose a Spanish name for his town?

Because Texas was part of Mexico at the time.

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Unit 9: Exploration and Colonization of Texas

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1
According to the map and what you know, where did the Spanish establish settlements in Texas?
Along the Rio Grande, the San Antonio River, and East Texas
Along the San Antonio River and in East Texas
In the Panhandle and in Central and East Texas
Along the Rio Grande and the San Antonio River
2
Which statement best summarizes why Europeans explored the world around them during the 14th and 15th centuries?
They wanted to conquer American Indians.
They wanted to invade Africa.
They were looking for another trade route to Asia
They thought the world was smaller than it was
3
What happened to the French fort in Texas started by René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle?
The fort thrived, becoming the town of Austin.
The Spanish attacked the fort, and the French moved to Louisiana.
The fort was empty and in ruins when the Spanish arrived
The Spanish attacked the fort and killed all of La Salle’s men
4
Which of the following was one geographic factor that influenced how American settlers in Texas built dogtrot cabins?
Usable local resources, such as water, minerals, and oil
A cold, snowy climate that allowed breezes to flow through cabins
A warm, dry climate that made it necessary for settlers to irrigate
Usable local resources, such as wood, stones, and mud
5
What did Francisco Vásquez de Coronado do on his journey with a large expedition?
He explored Texas after being lost in Florida.
He explored the Rio Grande River and East Texas.
He explored for two years but found no cities of gold
He explored for two years and found the seven cities of gold.
6
Which reason makes the most sense why Spanish missions remain important landmarks in Texas today?
reminder of where European missionaries taught American Indians religion
a reminder of where American Indians taught missionaries their religion
reminder of communities where missionaries learned ranching skills
They stand as a reminder of communities where Spanish soldiers lived
7
Why did Stephen F. Austin choose a spot “on high bluffs (cliffs) overlooking the river” to build San Felipe de Austin?
There was no more flat land left in Texas.
A location like this would mean less wind.
It would make it easier for the colonists to fish from there.
Being high up on a cliff protected it from attack.
8
What economic reward did Mexican leaders such as Martín de León get for becoming successful empresarios?
They received land from settlers.
They received land from the government and fees from settlers.
They received land from the government and taxes from settlers.
They received land, taxes, and fees from settlers.
9
What was the result of Spanish exploration of Texas?
The Spanish claimed and occupied the land to develop it.
The Spanish attacked French settlements to drive them out.
None of the answers
The Spanish attacked American Indians to drive them away.
10
How did most Tejanos in Mexican Texas earn a living?
Farming
Hunting
Ranching
Selling goods
11
What was the main economic reason that Stephen F. Austin located his colony in a region by the Colorado & Brazos rivers?
The colonists would have rich soil for crops and grass for cattle.
The colonists would be able to hunt buffalo.
The colonists would have access to good fishing
The colonists would be near the Gulf of Mexico.
12
How did Texian settlers who came from the southern United States affect the economic development of Texas?
They brought weaving and knitting.
They brought cash crops and slavery.
They brought factories and mills.
They brought mining and fruit trees.
13
Which of the following was a characteristic of the government of Mexico after it won independence from Spain?
Rule by empresarios
Rule by an elected president and a congress
Rule by Tejano settlers
Rule by a king
14
Why is Gail Borden famous today?
He built the first dogtrot cabin.
He led GTTs to Texas.
He invented condensed milk.
He was married to Jane Long.
15
According to the map and what you know, which of the following was a major change from Spanish to Mexican rule of Texas?
The capital changed from San Antonio to Saltillo.
The area called Texas was smaller than before.
The area around the Rio Grande was no longer part of Texas.
The capital changed from Saltillo to San Antonio.
16
How did Catholic missionaries contribute to the development of Texas?
They founded missions and taught work skills to American Indians
They founded presidios and taught work skills to American Indians
They founded missions, presidios, and villas
They founded missions and taught work skills to soldiers
17
What is one new food Europeans learned about from the Americas?
Bananas
Peaches
Tomatoes
Coffee Beans
18
Why did the Spanish government build missions in Texas?
All of the answers
To teach Catholic beliefs and work skills to American Indians
To expand and protect Spanish territory
To claim and develop land
19
What impact did the Mexican War of Independence have on the development of Texas?
People in Texas had to round up sheep that were scattered.
People in Texas had to rebuild their homes and businesses.
People in Texas stopped ranching and began to farm and trade
People in Texas were mostly unhurt by the war
20
Why did Stephen F. Austin choose a Spanish name for his town?
Because all his colonists spoke Spanish.
Because Texas was part of Mexico at the time.
The local Indians preferred a Spanish name.
He wanted to name it after himself.

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