Social Studies/Science STUDY GUIDE Q

Spain's desire to cultivate a thriving colony in the land of Texas resulted in which of the following?

Establishment of an immigration policy where "empresarios" would be given land in exchange for recruiting settlers to immigrate to Texas

Which of the following was not a major consequence of Spanish exploration in the New World?

discovery of previously unknown seafaring technology in use by the Native Americans

The adoption of the US Constitution resulted in which of the following outcomes?

disproportionate power for small states

The settlers of Jamestown Colony came to the New World seeking ______, while those who came later and settled at Plymouth were in search of ______.

economic prosperity; religious freedom

The Virginia House of Burgesses engaged the citizenry in governance through which of the following means?

establishing a system in which legislative representatives were elected on behalf of their constituents

Looking at the the Lewis and Clark Expedition, it was launched in order to:

explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory

Magellan's circumnavigation of the earth in 1521 was undertaken in order to finally put to rest what theory?

flat earth

Which best describes the Emancipation Proclamation?

freed slaves in those states that were fighting against the US Government

Early colonial settlers in New England faced which of these geographic challenges?

harsh, cold winters

Which of the following did the Columbian Exchange bring from Europe to the Native Americans in Texas?

horses

Which of the following was not a result of Spain's early exploration of the Americas?

identification of more efficient trade routes to Asia

The major issue for the Mexican-American War was:

the disputes over the location of the border between the U.S. and Mexico.

One of the long-term effects of the exchange of peoples and ideas during the Age of Exploration was:

the diversification of European cuisines

How did the Louisiana Purchase positively affect the growth and development of the United States?

It allowed Americans to explore and settle the lands between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains.

Mexico's General Colonization Law had what lasting impact on Texas?

It allowed foreigners to migrate to Texas and increase the population.

In what way did the Wilmot Proviso worsen sectionalism?

It favored the desires of northern states over those of southern states.

Which of the following tribes were the first to come into contact with Europeans?

Karankawa

Which of the following best describes the long term impact of prohibition on Texas?

Local statutes vary and temperance is still a conflict in local governments across the state.

Which US President oversaw Reconstruction?

Andrew Johnson

Which of the following tribes were located in North America?

- Mohicans - Iroquois - Cherokee

Which of the following increased tensions between American immigrants to Texas and Mexican officials in the late 1820s and early 1830s?

- custom collections by the Mexican government - the Mexican government's ban on slavery - increased trade between settlers and the United States

Juneteenth is a celebration of what major event?

Abolition of slavery throughout the state of Texas

Which of the following best describes the situation of African Americans in the South in the years immediately following the Civil War?

African Americans continued to face discrimination and segregation despite the end of slavery.

Which of the following battles was a surprise attack that ended the Texas Revolution?

Battle of San Jacinto

What of the following was considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

Battle of Saratoga

Which pairing best describes the purpose for the establishment of that colony?

New Amsterdam - to become a major area of business and trade

Who was the first European to explore the land of Texas and establish a relationship with Native American tribes in Texas?

Cabeza de Vaca

Based on their geographic location, which Texas Native American tribe would most likely have had contact with large Central American civilizations, such as the Aztecs?

Coahuitecans

Which of the following nomadic Native American tribes utilized European horses in their buffalo hunting and during military activities?

Comanche

Which of the following most correctly explains a key conflict between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

Federalists wanted a strong central government while Anti-Federalists sought to preserve power in the individual states.

Who invested in the first voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492?

Ferdinand and Isabella

In April of 1861, Confederate soldiers officially began the Civil War by attacking:

Fort Sumter

Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from:

France

Which of the following best describes a major political event of the Civil War?

Great Britain condemned the Confederate States of America in 1863 and private British citizens ended support of the Confederate navy.

Which of the following flags never flew over Texas?

Great britain

Which of the following tribes was known for its advanced understanding of mathematics and development of an advanced writing system?

Mayans

How did the U.S. annexation of Texas lead to the Mexican-American War?

Mexico did not recognize Texas as an independent state.

Which of the following led to an increase in the number of Americans settling in Texas?

Moses Austin secured a empresarial grant

Which of the following describes a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

Most of the Mexico's northern lands became part of the United States.

Which of the following is thought to be the first Mesoamerican civilization?

Olmec

Which of the following was an unintended effect of the Crown requiring alcaldes to seek permission before making changes in their towns?

slow development

How did the Appalachian Mountains most directly affect westward migration in the United States?

Settlers utilized natural paths through the mountains and settled in those regions.

Which of the following best describes the economic justification given by Southerners for their support of secession?

Southern planters feared the growing power of the industrial Northern economy and feared losing economic profit and influence as the country industrialized.

Which of the following best describes why Spain did not begin to colonize Texas until the late 17th century?

Spanish troops were previously occupied settling Florida.

Mr. Jones provides the political cartoon seen here to his students to analyze. What conclusion is he aiming for his students to form? The Careless Exchange: and I shall match your tobacco, sir, in exchange for this fancy, mystery jar. New World vs Old World

The Europeans spread diseases to the Native Americans while trading for goods.

Which of the following best describes what happened after the defeat of the Texan forces at the Battle of the Alamo?

Texans and American colonists were inspired to join the fight against the Mexican Army.

What was Texas' main role during the Civil War?

Texas provided many Confederate states with supplies including weapons, food, and horses.

Which of the following battles marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

The Battle of Gonzales in 1835

Which of the following is true regarding Texas's historical political alignment?

The Democratic Party dominated Texas politics until the 1990s when it shifted into a primarily Republican controlled state.

Which of the following European powers first settled Manhattan, New York?

The Netherlands (Holland or Dutch) *New Amsterdam*

Which of the following describes a significant shift in the Texas economy in the early 1900s that still impacts the state today?

The Spindletop oil derrick attracted investors and speculators to Texas.

Which of the following best describes the importance of the Battle of the Alamo?

The Texas army was reinvigorated and inspired by the bravery of the men who fell at the Battle of the Alamo.

Which of the following was a strong incentive for the United States to annex the Republic of Texas?

The United States was able to make significant progress towards fulfilling the idea of Manifest Destiny.

Which of the following best explains the importance of the Battle of Saratoga?

The victory in Saratoga convinced the French to support the Americans.

Which of the following is true regarding the Bill of Rights?

They were developed as a compromise between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

Which of the following events most greatly contributed to the cause of women's suffrage in Texas?

William P. Hobby replaced the impeached Governor of Texas, James Ferguson.

The Articles of Confederation lacked which of the following major provisions, which led to their eventual replacement?

a central government that held supremacy over the states

Mexico had initially encouraged anglo settlement in Texas with land grants. Which of the following was an unintended outcome of the increased anglo population in the area?

a drastic shift in the culture represented in the area

Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by leaders of the early American Republic?

a new population of freed slaves

During the era of Reconstruction in the South after the Civil War, carpetbagger was a term usually associated with which of the following?

a northerner migrating to the South in the hopes of investing and capitalizing on economic opportunities after the Civil War

As U.S. citizens began to immigrate to Texas, the tensions between native Mexicans and Anglos increased. Which of the following is LEAST likely to have contributed to the tensions between the two groups?

a trade imbalance resulting from the different currencies between Anglos and native Mexicans

The Homestead Act of 1862 refers to which of the following?

an act offering inexpensive or free land to settlers in the West

A social studies class is learning about the causes of the American Revolution. The teacher asks the students to find three reasons for the Revolution that are outlined in the Declaration of Independence. Based on Bloom's Taxonomy, which of the following is the highest level of thinking required for the assignment?

analysis

The discovery of petroleum in Texas led to all of the following EXCEPT:

annexation by the United States.

The Proclamation of 1763 was intended to forbid colonists to settle lands:

between the Ohio River and the Great Lakes

Once they had been readmitted to the Union, how did former Confederate states respond to the program of Reconstruction?

by electing Democratic politicians opposed to African American enfranchisement

The Battle of Gonzales is referred to as the Lexington of Texas because:

it was a small military skirmish that was the first military conflict in a revolution.

Which of the following industries experienced a surge due to the rise of the railroad industry in the second half of the 19th century?

logging

The English desire for colonies in the Americas was directly influenced by:

mercantilism and the creation of joint-stock companies.

The Native American Removal Act of 1830, which resulted in the resettlement of several tribes to land west of the Mississippi, was for the purpose of:

opening up Native American land in the South to American farmers.

Which of the following best describes the dwellings of the Caddo tribe?

permanent homes made of wood frames and mud walls

Which of the following rights did British colonists in the United States advocate for in the 1770s?

political representation in the British parliament

What was the primary effect of early European explorers on North American Native populations?

population decline from new diseases

Which of the following industries revolutionized the Texas economy in the second half of the 19th century?

railroads

The American Revolution was fomented by colonists' desire for which of the following?

representation in Parliament

Which of the following best describes the Hopi tribe?

resided in compact villages called pueblos

Parliament enacted the Tea Act of 1773 primarily to:

sell tea only at government-approved tea houses.

One reason the American Revolution is significant in world history is because it:

set an example for future revolutions and constitutional governments.

The majority of immigrants to America in the early years of the Republic were composed of whom?

single men seeking economic opportunities

Which of the following led directly to the relocation of large numbers of Africans to the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries?

slavery

Which of the following statements are true regarding Texas' passing of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote?

texas was the first of the former Confederate states to ratify the 19th Amendment.

One of the key issues debated in the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers was the need to limit the power of the federal government. This led to which of the following elements being added to the U.S. Constitution?

the 10th Amendment

Common Sense by Thomas Paine helped inspire which of the following?

the American Revolution

The California Gold Rush resulted in all of the following EXCEPT:

the American economy experiencing rapid inflation due to the influx of gold.

A social studies teacher wants to introduce a unit on the historical context of the writing of the United States Constitution. Which of the following would be the most appropriate introductory topic?

the Articles of Confederation

Which of the following caused the passage of the Intolerable Acts in 1774?

the Boston Tea Party

Between 1849 and 1852, nearly 250,000 people migrated to California. Which was the primary cause of this large migration?

the California Gold Rush

Which of the following hunted and trapped beaver in the lucrative fur trade in North America?

the French

San Francisco grew from a backwater settlement to a major city of the American West due to which of the following?

the Gold Rush

The Sons of Liberty played a major role in protesting which of the following?

the Stamp Act (1765)

Which of the following was a leading cause of the end of slavery in the United States?

the Union victory in the Civil War

Which of the following was the result of Spanish human interaction with the Texas environment during the 18th and early 19th century?

the construction of acequias for missions and presidios

Which of the following disagreements led to the emergence of two political parties in the US?

the creation of the Bank of the United States

Which of the following was not one of the motivations for the form of Reconstruction pursued by Radical Republicans after the conclusion of the Civil War?

the desire to impeach President Andrew Johnson

Manifest Destiny inspired Americans to migrate westward and settle the land between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean. Which of the following is a major long-term economic effect of this westward expansion by the United States?

the expansion of agriculture and mineral operations in the United States

Which of the following established a French land claim of Texas?

the founding of Fort St. Louis

Which of the following resolved the disagreement between Mexico and the United States regarding the location of the southern border of Texas?

the mexican-american war

Which of the following aspects of the presidential elections between 1864 and 1876 fluctuated the most?

the number of electoral votes in each election

Constitutional government in the United States is aimed at protecting which of the following?

the rights of the individual

The Columbian Exchange best refers to:

the trade routes established between Europe and the "New World" discovered by Columbus.