Texas History Semester Review Quiz 1

Who was the first European to travel up the Rio Grande River and through the Panhandle of Texas?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Robert de La Salle

• Alonso Alvarez de Pineda

• Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Which region of Texas is known for its small dome shaped shelters and adobe homes?

• Great Plains Region

• Mountains and Basins Region

• North Central Plains Region

• Coastal Plains Region

Who established the first mission in East Texas, San Francisco de los Tejas?

• Moses Austin

• Francisco Hidalgo

• Antonio Margil de Jesus

• Fray Damian Massanet

What was the significance of the year 1718 in Texas history?

• Discovery of the Rio Grande River

• Establishment of Fort St. Louis

• Formation of Coahuila y Texas

• Establishment of San Antonio

Who was known as the 'Father of Texas' and settled 300 Anglo families between the Brazos and Colorado rivers?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green Dewitt

• Baron de Bastrop

• Moses Austin

What was the cause of the Fredonian Rebellion?

• The Mexican government claimed part of east Texas as free and independent of Mexico

• The Mexican government did not uphold or support Edwards' empresario contract

• Banned U.S. immigration to Texas

• Unrest due to the rebellion concerned Mexican leaders about the Anglos uprising in Texas

Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Sam Houston

• James Fannin

• George Childress

• Lorenzo de Zavala

What was the outcome of the Siege of the Alamo?

• Texans successfully defended the Alamo

• Texans were defeated by the Mexican army

• Mexican army surrendered to the Texans

• Both sides agreed to a truce

What was the purpose of the Mexican State Colonization Law of 1825?

• To draw people in with free or cheap land

• To defend the northern borders from attacks

• To establish the most successful Spanish mission in Texas

• To establish relationships between Stephen F. Austin and the Mexican Government

Who was the leader at the Alamo that wrote the famous plea for help?

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• Juan Seguin

• William B. Travis