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Texas Revolution - 100 Points What event belongs in the empty box?   A Battle of Coleto Creek B Battle of San Patricio C Battle of Refugio D Battle of San Jacinto March 6 – Battle of the Alamo March 20 – Battle at Goliad April 21 ?

Texas Revolution - 200 Points “When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people, from whom its legitimate powers are derived, and for the advancement of whose happiness it was instituted, and so far from being a guarantee for the enjoyment of those inestimable and inalienable rights, becomes an instrument in the hands of evil rulers for their oppression.” --Texas Declaration of Independence “When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people, from whom its legitimate powers are derived, and for the advancement of whose happiness it was instituted, and so far from being a guarantee for the enjoyment of those inestimable and inalienable rights, becomes an instrument in the hands of evil rulers for their oppression.” --Texas Declaration of Independence “When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people, from whom its legitimate powers are derived, and for the advancement of whose happiness it was instituted, and so far from being a guarantee for the enjoyment of those inestimable and inalienable rights, becomes an instrument in the hands of evil rulers for their oppression.” --Texas Declaration of Independence “When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people, from whom its legitimate powers are derived, and for the advancement of whose happiness it was instituted, and so far from being a guarantee for the enjoyment of those inestimable and inalienable rights, becomes an instrument in the hands of evil rulers for their oppression.” --Texas Declaration of Independence Texas Revolution - 200 Points Question Which similarity between the American and Texas Revolutions is illustrated in the excerpts above?   A. Texan and American armies were stronger than the Mexican and British militaries. B. Popular Sovereignty does not benefit the people. C. Revolting against your government is a crime. D. Tyrannical rulers violated the rights of the people. “When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people, from whom its legitimate power is derived, and for the advancement of whose happiness it was instituted, and so far from being a guarantee for the enjoyment of those inestimable and inalienable rights, becomes an instrument in the hands of evil rulers for their oppression.” Texas Declaration of Independence “ The history of the present king of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these states.” US Declaration of Independence

Texas Revolution - 300 Points Question What would be the best title for the diagram?   F . Similarities between the American and Texas Revolutions G. Provisions of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions H. Reasons for Texas Revolution J. Why Spain Lost Control of Texas Enforcement of old tax laws and creation of new laws Waging war on their own turf Being controlled by a tyrant ? To protect their way of life Fight for the right of self government

Texas Revolution - 400 Points The Death of Davy Crockett Texas Revolution - 400 Points Question According to the above excerpt from Col. Jose Enrique de la Peña’s diary, how did Davy Crockett die at the Alamo?   A. He begged Santa Anna to free him. B. He escaped from the Alamo. C. He was rescued by Sam Houston. D. He surrendered & was executed The Death of Davy Crockett “Some seven men survived the general carnage and, under the protection of General Castrillón, they were brought before General Santa Anna. Among them was one of great stature, well proportioned, with regular features, in whose face there was the imprint of adversity, but in whom one also noticed a degree of resignation and nobility that did him honor. He was the naturalist David Crockett, well known in North America for his unusual adventures, who had undertaken to explore the country and who, finding himself in Béjar at the very moment of surprise, had taken refuge in the Alamo, fearing that his status as a foreigner might not be respected. Santa Anna answered Castrillón’s intervention on Crockett’s behalf with a gesture of indignation and, addressing himself to the sappers, the troops closest to him, ordered his execution…. Though tortured before they were killed, these unfortunates died without complaining and without humiliating themselves before their torturers.” An excerpt from: “With Santa Anna in Texas: A Personal Narrative of the Revolution/ Jose Enrique De la Peña”

Texas Revolution - 500 Points General Houston’s Account of the Battle of San Jacinto " At half-past three o'clock in the evening, I ordered the officers of the Texian army to parade their respective commands, having in the meantime ordered the bridge on the only road communicating with the Brazos, distant eight miles from the encampment, to be destroyed-thus cutting off all possibility of escape… Our situation afforded me an opportunity of making the arrangements Preparatory to the attack without exposing our designs to the enemy… Every evolution was performed with alacrity, the whole advancing rapidly in line, and through an open Prairie, without any protection whatever for our men. The artillery advanced and took station within 200 yards of the enemy's breastwork, and commenced an effective fire with grape and canister. General Houston’s Account of the Battle of San Jacinto " At half-past three o'clock in the evening, I ordered the officers of the Texian army to parade their respective commands, having in the meantime ordered the bridge on the only road communicating with the Brazos, distant eight miles from the encampment, to be destroyed-thus cutting off all possibility of escape… Our situation afforded me an opportunity of making the arrangements Preparatory to the attack without exposing our designs to the enemy… Every evolution was performed with alacrity, the whole advancing rapidly in line, and through an open Prairie, without any protection whatever for our men. The artillery advanced and took station within 200 yards of the enemy's breastwork, and commenced an effective fire with grape and canister. Texas Revolution - 500 Points General Santa Anna’s Account of the Battle of San Jacinto "At two o'clock in the afternoon of April 21, 1836, 1 had fallen asleep in the shade of an oak, hoping the beat would moderate so that I might begin the march, (to find Filisola), when the filibusterers surprised my camp with admirable skill. Imagine my surprise, on opening my eyes, and finding myself surrounded by those people, threatening me with, their rifles and overpowering my person. The responsibility of Filisola was obvious, because be and only he had caused such a catastrophe by his criminal disobedience." Qu The difference of the accounts of the Battle of San Jacinto is: A. General Santa Anna fought the Texians with success while General Houston outwitted the Mexican forces. B. General Santa Anna slept and missed the battle while General Houston’s troops did not allow escapees. C. General Santa Anna slept so the loss was all General Filisola’s fault while General Houston waged a surprise attack and won. D. General Santa Anna was surrounded by the Texian soldiers while General Houston’s troops were having a parade. General Houston’s Account of the Battle of San Jacinto " At half-past three o'clock in the evening, I ordered the officers of the Texian army to parade their respective commands, Our situation afforded me an opportunity of making the arrangements Preparatory to the attack without exposing our designs to the enemy… Every evolution was performed with alacrity, the whole advancing rapidly in line, and through an open Prairie, without any protection whatever for our men. The artillery advanced and took station within 200 yards of the enemy's breastwork, and commenced an effective fire with grape and canister.

Republic of Texas - 100 Points The years of the Republic of Texas were: a. 1821-1836 b. 1836-1845 c. 1845-2007 d. 1861-1865

Republic of Texas - 200 Points Who was President of the Republic of Texas 2 times? Anson Jones Sam Houston Mirabeau B. Lamar David G. Burnett

Republic of Texas - 300 Points What event caused the end of the Republic of Texas? Annexation to the United States Battle of San Jacinto Civil War Mexican Independence from Spain

Republic of Texas - 400 Points Which President favored annexation to the United States and peaceful relations with Native Americans? Anson Jones Sam Houston Mirabeau B. Lamar David G. Burnett

Republic of Texas - 500 Points Which President of the Republic of Texas was known as the “Education President”? Anson Jones Sam Houston Mirabeau B. Lamar David G. Burnett

Texas Statehood - 100 Points Which of the following did NOT lead to the annexation of Texas? a. US citizens feared the union would have to pay Texas’s large debt. b. Texans desired the protection of the United States. c. Border disputes with Mexico. d. Conflicts with Native Americans.

Texas Statehood - 200 Points When did Texas become a state of the United States? 1519 1821 1836 1845

Texas Statehood - 300 Points What event caused the end of Texas statehood in 1861? The death of Sam Houston The Mexican-American War Texas Seceded from the Union The election of Andrew Jackson

Texas Statehood - 400 Points Why did the U.S. want to annex Texas? A. Manifest Destiny B. To add a slave state C. To humiliate Mexico D. Strong cultural ties

Texas Statehood - 500 Points What is annexation? A. To steal land B. To incorporate a country or territory into another country or territory C. To buy land D. To rent land  

Texas & Civil War - 100 Points Which of the following was NOT an issue that led to the involvement of Texas in the Civil War? F. States’ rights G. Slavery H. Women’s right to vote J. Power of the federal government

Civil War & Texas - 200 Points . Which of the following statements is an economic effect of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas?   A Texas suffered much physical damage as many battles were fought in the eastern part of the state. B Cotton production increased as farmers were encouraged to plant more for the war effort. C Tenant farming and sharecropping increased as large plantations were replaced by smaller farms. D Many African Americans were freed from slavery and become owners of small farms.

Civil War & Texas - 300 Points . The Civil War Amendments (13TH, 14TH, & 15TH ) were a significant political effect of the Civil War because…   a. They stopped the Civil War, abolished the Confederacy &allowed Texas to rejoin the Union. b. They set the guidelines for readmission to the Union, outlined the reconstruction plan & new voting practices. c. They set up the Freedman’s Bureau, ended the practice of Jim Crow laws & made Juneteenth a national holiday. d. They ended slavery, granted citizenship & the right to vote for African Americans.

Civil War & Texas - 400 Points During the Civil War, prices for many goods increased because –   F factories produced excessive amounts of goods G goods became scarce due to Union blockades H products shipped to Texas from Mexico were higher priced J fewer slaves were sent to Texas to produce such goods

Civil War & Texas - 500 Points Which answer identifies the 3 major causes of the Civil War?   A. Slavery, Tariffs, States’ Rights B. Slavery, Voting Rights, Secession C. Slavery, Secession, Tariffs D. Slavery, States’ Rights, Secession Causes of the Civil War ? ? ?

People - 100 Points The person described in the box is — He opposed the secession of Texas from the United States. He refused to pledge his loyalty to the Confederacy. He was removed from public office because of his controversial views on the Civil War. He did not believe the South could win a war with the North. The person described in the box is — A. Abraham Lincoln B. Sam Houston C. James Pinckney Henderson D. Anson Jones

People - 200 Points The difference in the point of view on secession between Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis is-   Lincoln was for secession and Davis was not. B. Lincoln was against session and Davis wanted secession. C. Lincoln did not have an opinion and Davis was for it. D. Lincoln was for secession and Davis did not have an opinion.

People - 300 Points Ques According to General Urrea’s account of the Massacre at Goliad, did the Texas prisoners have a choice of whether or not to surrender and who made that decision?   A. They had a choice and General Urrea did not make the decision B. They did not have a choice and General Urrea did make the decision C. They did have a choice and General Urrea made the decision D. They did not have a choice and General Urrea did not make the decision ….impossibility....of granting other terms than an unconditional surrender....in view of which fact I refused to subscribe to the capitulation submitted consisting of three articles...I said conclusively "If you gentlemen wish to surrender at discretion, the matter is ended, otherwise I shall return to my camp and renew the attack".....regret I felt in making such a reply....great desire of offering them guarantees as humanity dictated, this was beyond my authority....Gen. José Urrea

Who was the first elected president of the Republic of Texas: People - 400 Points Who was the first elected president of the Republic of Texas: A. Lorenzo de Zavala B. Stephen F. Austin C. Sam Houston D. Anson Jones

People - 500 Points Who was the leader of Mexican Army and president of Mexico: A. Lorenzo de Zavala B. Juan Seguín C. General Urrea D. Antonio López de Santa Anna

Miscellaneous - 100 Points Which region of Texas is most populated? a. 4 b. 2 c. 1 d. 3 2 3 1 4

Miscellaneous - 200 Points The high percentage of Mexican-Americans living in the lower Rio Grande valley can best be attributed to the… A. Mild climate of this area B. High degree of technologically advanced medical centers C. Relative location to the Republic of Mexico D. Desire to immigrate to Mexican- American neighborhoods

Miscellaneous - 300 Points Because of overpopulation, poverty, and heavy taxes in Europe, what immigrant group came to Texas and settled near San Antonio?   German G. Irish H. Spanish J. British

Miscellaneous - 400 Points The eastern part of Texas has greater vegetation than the western section because -   A.    The east has more rainfall B.     Western lands are more densely populated C.     The east has more desert land D.    The west has vast areas of fertile farmland

Miscellaneous - 500 Points Traditions Traditions Traditions Miscellaneous - 500 Points All of the items above are parts of what geographic concept? A. Human-environment Interaction B. Physical systems C. Cultural borrowing D. Human Systems Music, arts, Languages & literature Industrial & Agricultural Skills Traditions ?