TX History - 1st Semester Exam

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In which region of Texas are hurricanes common due to the location? Options: Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, Central Plains, Coastal Plains

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Coastal Plains

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Where would you find the highest elevation in Texas?

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Mountains and Basins

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Which of the following cultures included a tribe called Tejas? Wichitas, Conchos, Apache, Caddo

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Caddo

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Which city is a popular destination for fans of Texas history who want to visit the site of the Battle of the Alamo? Options: San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, El Paso

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San Antonio

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What does the '+' symbol represent on the map of eighteenth-century Texas?

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Mission

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Which body of water is shown on the map of eighteenth-century Texas?

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Gulf of Mexico

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Which country was Texas part of during the time period shown on the map?

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Spain

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Based on the map, which statement is true? Most missions were built near roads and coastal areas. Most presidios were built near missions in Southern Texas. Most missions were grouped near the Louisiana border. Most presidios were located along the Texas coast.

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Most presidios were built near missions in Southern Texas.

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Which of the following was a NEGATIVE effect of the Spanish missions in Texas?
Diseases brought by Spanish missionaries killed many American Indians.
American Indians were moved to the coast to make room for the missionaries.
Fighting broke out among American Indians over trade with the missionaries.
American Indians starved because buffalo were wiped out by the missionaries.

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Diseases brought by Spanish missionaries killed many American Indians.

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This action, undertaken by President Vicente Guerrero, created a great deal of tension between Anglo settlers and the Mexican government:

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The Abolition of Slavery Decree of 1829