Social Studies 7-12 Texas History
Which of the following 20th Century wars, conducted by Lyndon B. Johnson, best exemplifies the Cold War notion of war-by-proxy?
Vietnam
Early settlers to Texas often located their dwellings near which of the following geographical features?
rivers
Which of the following was an unintended effect of the Crown requiring alcaldes to seek permission before making changes in their towns?
slow development
What name was given to the collection of states in the Southwest that experienced a late 20th Century population boom due to migration from the former industrial powerhouse states of the Northeast and Midwest?
sun belt
Which of the following increased tensions between American immigrants to Texas and Mexican officials in the late 1820s and early 1830s? Select all answers that apply.
the Mexican government's ban on slavery increased trade between settlers and the United States custom collections by the Mexican government
Which of the following allowed the West Texas region to begin to develop at a more rapid pace at the beginning of the 20th century?
the discovery of oil
The major issue for the Mexican-American War was:
the disputes over the location of the border between the U.S. and Mexico.
Which of the following established a French land claim of Texas?
the founding of Fort St. Louis
Resettlement refers to which of the following processes?
the process of requiring Native Americans to leave their homelands and move further west to areas designated by the U.S.
Which of the following figures served as the President of Mexico and led Mexican troops against Texan forces during the Texas Revolution?
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Which of the following regions are characterized by hot, humid summers and high levels of precipitation?
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Juneteenth is a celebration of what major event?
Abolition of slavery throughout the state of Texas
Lulu Belle Madison White was a Progressive-Era activist who sought civil rights for which of the following groups?
African Americans
The term 'Buffalo Soldier' refers to which of the following?
African-American troops serving in the United States Army
Which of the following Spanish explorers became the first to map the shoreline of Texas in 1519?
Alonso Álvarez de Pineda
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the petrochemical industry and the Texas economy in the 20th Century?
As the military and transportation demands for petrochemicals increased during and after World War II, the success of these industries brought rapid economic development to Texas.
Which battle took place in Texas and was the last battle of the Civil War?
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Texas independence was gained through victory at which of the following battles?
Battle of San Jacinto
Which of the following battles was a surprise attack that ended the Texas Revolution?
Battle of San Jacinto
Who was the first European to explore the land of Texas and establish a relationship with Native American tribes in Texas?
Cabeza de Vaca
How did the U.S. annexation of Texas lead to the Mexican-American War?
Mexico did not recognize Texas as an independent state.
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?
Coahuiltecan
The Zimmerman Telegram proposed a military alliance between Germany and which of the following?
Mexico
The occurrence of severe drought, dust storms, and land erosion that affected part of Texas in the 1930's is known as the:
Dust Bowl.
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 flags never flew over Texas?
Great Britain
In which natural region does the Rio Grande terminate?
Gulf Coastal Plain
Which of the following regions of Texas is the most ethnically and culturally diverse?
Gulf Coastal Plains
Barbara Jordan is notable as the first Southern African American woman elected to which of the following offices?
House of Representatives
Mexico's General Colonization Law had what lasting impact on Texas?
It allowed foreigners to migrate to Texas and increase the population.
Which of the following activists and social reformers was active in the Suffragist movement in the early 20th Century?
Jane McCallum
Which of the following Confederate officers led their forces to victory in the Battle of Galveston?
John Magruder
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 of the following statements is true regarding the European settlement of Texas?
Moses Austin received a land grant from the Spanish crown in 1820.
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 Texas women rose to prominence during World War II?
Ovetta Culp Hobby
During the War of Texas Independence, which of the following men led the victorious Texas troops in the Battle of San Jacinto and later became the first President of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
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.
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 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.
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 encouraged Anglo settlers to migrate to Hispanic Texas?
The Mexican government provided land grants to Anglo settlers.
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 aspect of the Cold War relationship between the United States and Russia resulted in the greatest economic benefit for Texas?
The Space Race
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 best describes the post-Civil War economy in Texas?
The Texas economy specialized in cotton and cattle.
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 TWO of the following were results of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed between Mexico and the United States in 1848? Select all answers that apply.
The border of Texas was drawn at the Rio Grande. The Mexican-American War was ended.
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 discovery of petroleum in Texas led to all of the following EXCEPT:
annexation by the United States.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo accomplished which of the following?
ended the Mexican-American War
Which of the following did the Columbian Exchange bring from Europe to the Native Americans in Texas?
horses
The interception of the Zimmerman Telegram had which of the following effects?
increased American support for joining the war against Germany
Which of the following industries helped Texas recover from the economic impact of the Great Depression?
petroleum
