7th Grade 1st semester exam review

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What city is shown with a star on the map? Options: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin

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Austin

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Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and its People in Texas history? Spanish explorers and American Indian Tribes both claimed land in Texas. American Indian Tribes lived in Texas and Adapted to the environment. Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common. European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian Tribes.

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American Indian Tribes lived in Texas and Adapted to the environment.

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Why did many Mexicans and Americans want to move to Mexican Texas in the 1820's?

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To find cheap farmland

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How did Mexican officials try to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios?

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Requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion.

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What was the purpose of William B Travis's letter?

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To send reinforcements/help

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What is one major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era? Options: The introduction of cattle ranching, The establishment of Anglo settlements, The fighting of the American Revolution, The conversion of American Indian tribes

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The establishment of Anglo settlements

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Which event completes this timeline? Council House Fight, Austin Arrested, Battle of San Jacinto, Turtle Bayou Resolutions

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Battle of San Jacinto

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When William B. Travis wrote his famous letter, which ended in Victory or Death, what did he want to happen?

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Get reinforcements for the Alamo

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The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that —

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Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico

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How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

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It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.