Benchmark 1 Review 2023

In what year was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?

• 1936

• 1863

• 1836

• 1963

What did the Texas Declaration of Independence do?

• It have Texas freedom from Mexico.

• It gave Mexico independence.

• It gave Spain independence.

• It gave Texas freedom from Spain.

Why did Texas want independence from Mexico?

• Mexico didn't want to let them live there.

• Mexico didn't repect their rights.

• Mexico was too hot.

• Texas didn't like the climate in Mexico.

Which Indian group still has land on a reservation in West Texas?

• Karankawa

• Kickapoo

• Caddo

• None of these

Which region in Texas gets the least amount of rainfall?

• Mountains and Basins

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Central Plains

Who heard about the Seven Cities of Gold called Cibola?

• William B. Travis

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Sam Houston

• Taylor Swift

Why did the Spanish officials go exploring?

• They wanted to find the GOLD at the Seven Cities of Gold called Cibola.

• They were bored.

• They wanted to find the fountain of youth.

• They were told they had to.

Who were the Old Three Hundred?

• They were 300 old men that worked for Stephen F. Austin.

• They were 300 old women that worked for Stephen F. Austin.

• They were 300 families that received land grants from Stephen F. Austin.

Why did Sam Houston reinstate the Texas Rangers?

• He reinstated the Texas Rangers to play baseball.

• He reinstated the Texas Rangers to protect those living in the Republic of Texas from Native American attacks.

• He reinstated the Texas Rangers because they were strong.

Which of the natural resources was most important for the Comanche?

• Grass

• Buffalo

• Corn