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END OF YEAR TEST- 2010

1. Which of the following eras of Texas History is characterized by nomadic hunters before there was written history.

A. Mesoamerican

B. Prehistoric

C. Paleolithic

D. Renaissance

2. Which of the following events took place in 1821?

A. Texas Independence from Mexico

B. The Battle of the Alamo

C. Mexican Independence from Spain

D. The Republic of Texas

3. Which year did the Texas Revolution take place?

A. 1821

B. 1836

C. 1861

D. 1892

4. Put the following eras of Texas History in order:

-Exploration-Anglo Colonization-Revolution-Statehood-Mission building-Republic

A. exploration, mission-building, Anglo colonization, revolution, republic, statehood

B. exploration, Anglo colonization, mission-building, revolution, republic, statehood

C. republic, exploration revolution, Anglo colonization, statehood, mission building

D. revolution, Anglo colonization, exploration, statehood, republic, mission-building

5. When was Texas an independent republic?

A. 1885-1990B. 1861-1865C. 1990-1995D. 1836-1845

Use your knowledge of social studies and the excerpt below to answer the following question.

Dear Brother and Sister, . . .

“The North perhaps is and has been trying to and has been infringing on Southern rights, but what can the South do to better the matter by withdrawing from the Union.  There cannot in my opinion any good result from such an action.  I do believe if persevered (continued) as I said before that it will end in the destruction of our Republican Government and what else God only knows.  Civil War with all its horrible consequences. . . this is a great thing that is now taking place – enough to arouse the most sluggish to thought and from what little I can gain our nation is going to be pretty well divided and that the matter will not be decided in a few days as some think or rather say.  “From: Elm Fork Echoes, Vol. XX, May 1992, p. 51 – 52.

6. When was the excerpt was most likely written?

A. 1861

B. 1836

C. 1845

D. 1865

7. Which of the following best represents the opinion of the author?

A. The South should secede from the Union.

B. The North should secede from the Union.

C. The South should not secede from the Union

D. The North should not secede from the Union

8. What similarities do the Apache and Comanche share?

A. Both groups lived near the coast and fished for food.

B. They established permanent homes and farmed for food.

C. They were both skilled at using horses to hunt buffalo.

D. Both groups hunted and planted crops

9. The Jumanos settled in the Mountains and Basins region near the Rio Grande because:

A. The Rio Grande was the most reliable water source for farming

B. The Jumanos were fisherman

C. They climbed the mountains in the region to search for enemies.

D. Buffalo were attracted to the river which made it easier to hunt.

10. Which of the following was a goal of Spanish missions in Texas?

A. To increase exports to the thirteen British colonies

B. To train Native Americans to run the missions without Spanish leadership

C. To destroy the Native American tribes in Texas

D. To claim land and convert Native Americans to Christianity

11. What was Cibola and what role did it play in the early Spanish exploration of Texas?

A. A successful mission the Spanish established in San Antonio

B. The name of the boat that was shipwrecked with Cabeza de Vaca and his men.

C. The legend about seven cities of gold that drew many Spanish explorers to Texas.

D. The disease that the Spaniards brought to the new land that killed many of the Native Americans.

12. Analyzing the map above, which physical characteristic influenced where the missions and presidios were built in Texas?

A. They were close to mountains

B. They were located close to towns that were already established

C. They were located close to rivers

D. They were mainly located in areas that received a lot of rain.

13. According to the map, how many missions were located in Texas?

A. 9

B. 13

C. 19

D. 7

14. Which of the following reasons did not contribute to the decline of Native Americans in Texas?

A. Spanish disease

B. Blending of Spanish and Native American cultures

C. Wars between opposing tribes

D. Severe flooding in Texas

15. How did the falling buffalo population affect Native Americans of the Great Plains?

i. Tribes were forced to find a new food source.

ii. Tribes no longer needed to be nomadic.

iii. Conflicts arose between Native Americans and whites over the remaining buffalo.

iv. Native Americans changed the way they dressed.

A. i only

B. i and iii only

C. i, ii, and iii only

D. i, ii, iii, and iv only

16. General Manuel Mier y Teran was most alarmed by

A. The growing American control over east Texas.

B. The increasing number of slaves in Texas.

C. The refusal of settlers to learn Spanish.

D. The shortage of corn after a drought in east Texas.

17. Why was the Battle of Gonzales significant?

A. It was the last conflict in the Mexican War.

B. It was the beginning of the fight for Texas independence.

C. Following this battle, the Republic of Texas was formed.

D. Santa Anna surrendered immediately after this battle.

18. What memories inspired Texans at the Battle of San Jacinto?

A. Texans are weak and become overconfident.

B. Memories of their losses at the Alamo and Goliad

C. Their training

D. Thoughts of their families

TEXAS REVOLUTION

Lasted for 18 minutes

Texan Victory

Led by Sam Houston

Texans surprised Mexican troops to win the Revolution

19. Which battle does the previous list describe?

A. San Jacinto

B. Alamo

C. Runaway Scrape

D. Goliad Massacre

20. Manifest destiny was the belief that:

A. Texas would become part of the United States.

B. slavery was a necessary evil.

C. the U.S. would expand from coast to coast.

D. war with Mexico was inevitable.

21. Which of the following was NOT a problem faced by the Republic of Texas?

A. lack of recognition as a nation by other countries

B. war debt

C. lack of leadership

D. conflicts with Native Americans

22. One reason the U.S. government delayed annexing Texas was due to __.

A. Texas’s alliance with Britain

B. threat of war with Spain

C. resistance by Sam Houston

D. opposition to adding another slave state

Read the two passages that follow and answer the question that follows.

“Treaties of peace and amity [friendship], and the maintenance of good faith with the Indians, present themselves to my mind as the most rational grounds on which to obtain their friendship. Let us abstain on our part from aggressions, establish commerce [trade] with the different tribes…and natural reason will teach them the utility of our friendship.”

--Sam Houston

October 22, 1836

“…I would recommend that we deal justly with all nations, aggressively to none; preserve friendly and amicable relations with those who are willing. Preferring peace, but not against war, I shall be ever ready to solve our differences with friendly discussion…at the same time be equally prompt to adopt either offensive or defensive operations…as our own safety may render necessary.”

--Mirabeau B. Lamar

December 10, 1838

23. President Lamar and President Houston disagreed on:

A. The role of the president in Texas.

B. How the Constitution worked

C. Treaties with Native American tribes

D. How many years Texas should wait before joining the U.S.

24. Which of the following sentences is the BEST summary for the first passage?

A. If the Indians and settlers were able to trade and have trust in one another, they would have a peaceful relationship.

B. Natural reason will teach the Indians how to be friends with the settlers

C. It would be nearly impossible for the Indians and settlers to have a peaceful relationship.

D. The Indians and settlers should be able to work together and not fight unless it is absolutely necessary.

25. Which of the following statements best describes the reasons why Texas left the Union and joined the South (Confederate States of America)?

A. Texas was more similar to the northern states in the Union and had a similar economic and political beliefs.

B. Texas was similar to the Confederate (southern) states economically and socially, including support of states rights.

C. Most Texans had come from southern states and did not want to fight against relatives if war ensued.

D. Texans supported the Kansas Nebraska Act but it failed to pass.

26. Which of the following does not demonstrate a MAJOR cause of the Civil War?

A. Southern States believed that the state government should have more authority to make decisions for the individual state.

B. The Union and Confederacy disagreed on the issue of slavery.

C. Abraham Lincoln and the Republican Party supported higher tariffs (taxes).

D. Federal soldiers had entered Texas to keep it from seceding.

27. Which of the following was NOT an important use of barbed wire?

A. It kept predators away from the livestock.

B. It restricted the transmission of cattle diseases.

C. It prevented squatters from settling on ranch land.

D. It protected crops from being eaten by cattle.

28. All of the following were social impacts of the cattle industry in Texas EXCEPT—

A. The ranching industry changed the economy of Texas.

B. Many Mexican-Americans and African-Americans joined the industry.

C. Many Spanish words were added to the English language.

D. Women became involved in the cattle industry.

29. How did the use of windmills help increase West Texas settlement?

A. It made oil drilling easier.

B. Pioneers used them to predict destructive weather.

C. Pioneers did not have to depend on sources of surface water.

D. It generated electricity for early communities.

30. The discovery that had the greatest impact on the development of the highway system in Texas was___.

A. Pasteurization

B. Spindletop

C. Computer chip

D. Assembly line

31. The following are the results of which industry in Texas?

- Economic boom in west Texas- Development of highway systems- Led to greater levels of industrialization

A. Technological Industry

B. Medical Industry

C. Oil Industry

D. Cattle Industry

Use the map above to answer questions number 32 and 33.

32. In which Texas region is City E located?

A. Gulf Coastal Plains

B. Mountains and Basins

C. Central Plains

D. Great Plains

33. Which of the following is located in the Central Plains

A. E

B. 4

C. B

D. D

34. Which principle of government is reflected in this graphic organizer?

A. Republicanism

B. Individual Rights

C. Checks and Balances

D. Federalism

35. Which of the following explains the concept of limited government?

A. It ensures that the government is expected to obey the law.

B. It separates the three branches of government.

C. It ensures a democratic form of government.

D. It shows how government gets its power from the people.

36. The branch of government listed in the Texas Constitution that belongs in the box is____.

A. the executive branch

B. the legislative branch

C. the judicial branch

D. federalism

37. Which political belief is supported by both the U.S. and Texas Constitutions?

A. Federalism

B. Socialism

C. Unicameralism

D. Communism

38. Which of the following statements is true about the Texas and U.S. Constitution?

A. The U.S. Constitution was written after the Texas Constitution.

B. The Texas Constitution and U.S. Constitution include the plan for public education.

C. Both the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution have stayed the same for more than 100 years.

D. The U.S. Constitution and the Texas Constitution limit the government’s powers and protect the rights of the people.

39. Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility of Texas citizens?

A. Choosing a religion

B. Speaking out on issues

C. Voting for public officials

D. Helping the community

40. Which of the following BEST completes the chart above?

A. Freedom of Employment

B. Freedom of Religion

C. Right to a College Education

D. Right to a Democratic Government

41. The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to _________.

A. Explains the rights of the citizens.

B. Specify the powers of the government.

C. Give power to the citizens

D. Explain the concept of separation of powers.

  

Rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights1. Freedom of Speech2. ________________3. Freedom of the Press4. Right to a Trial by Jury

German settlers in Texas hired Texas Mexican musicians. The Germans preferred music that they were used to, like waltzes and polkas played primarily on the accordion. The musicians began to adapt the German music by playing polkas but adding lyrics related to their Texas Mexican roots. This is how conjunto music originated.

42. The above passage BEST supports ideas about —

A. how to peacefully resolve conflict

B. how cultural blending and sharing takes place

C. how polka music came to the United States

D. how Mexican traditions are better than German traditions

43. Which of the following celebrates the end of slavery in Texas?

A. Kwanzaa

B. Juneteenth

C. Million Man March

D. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

44. You have been assigned a research paper about life in early Texas. You need to include some primary source material in your paper. Which of the following is a primary source?

A. The diary of a Texas colonist

B. The biography of a Texas colonist

C. A computer database of settlers living in Texas

D. A newspaper article written by a Texas historian

45. Which of the following would be the BEST primary source to use in researching the Texas Revolution?

A. Biography of James Bowie

B. Texas history textbook

C. Sam Houston’s journal

D. Timeline of Texas from 1845 to 1865

Use the map below to answer questions 46-48.

46. Which of the following territories was not part of the cattle raising country?

A. Louisiana

B. Dakota Territory

C. Montana Territory

D. Texas

47. Why were Dodge City, Abilene, and San Antonio important cities during the 1870s?

A. They were all located on major rivers.

B. They were port cities on the ocean.

C. They had not yet been settled.

D. These cities had important railroad stations.

48. Which cattle trail was the longest?

A. The Chisholm Trail

B. Goodnight-Loving Trail

C. Western Trail

D. Shawnee Trail

49. The main idea of this cartoon is __

A. the farmer’s windmill was broken.

B. oil was very difficult to find.

C. the life of a Texas farmer was too hard.

D. oil was discovered when water was needed.

50. The cartoon references a significant change in technological innovation involving

A. communication

B. transportation

C. electronics

D. aerospace

Number TEK Skill-Level Answer

1 7.1A B

2 7.1C C

3 7.1C C

4 7.1 A

5 7.1C D

6 7.1C R-1 A

7 7.21D R-1 A

8 7.2A C

9 7.2A A

10 7.2B D

11 7.2B C

12 7.2B V-1 C

13 7.2B V-1 B

14 7.2B D

15 7.2B C

16 3B A

17 3B B

18 3B B

19 3B A

20 4B C

21 4B C

22 4B D

23 7.21D R-3 C

24 4B R-2 A

25 5A B

26 5A D

27 6B B

28 6B A

29 20C C

30 20C B

31 6B C

32 9A B

33 9A D

34 14A C

35 14A A

36 14A B

37 14B A

38 14B D

39 16A C

40 16A B

41 16A A

42 19A R-2 B

43 19A B

44 21A A

45 21A C

46 21C A

47 21C C

48 21A D

49 21A D

50 21A B