7th grade EOC review

Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated by Texans because it resulted in the —

• loss of Goliad

• surrender of Santa Anna

• death of William B. Travis

• defeat of Sam Houston’s troops

Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837?

• Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.

• The United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic.

• Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States.

• The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.

Which evidence best supports the conclusion that the diagram is a mission?

• There are barracks and a workshop.

• There is a plaza and a cemetery.

• There is a cemetery and a path.

• There are Indian quarters and a church.

Why did many Texans favor annexation to the United States?

• Texas debts from the republic would be paid.

• Texas would be a territory rather than a state.

• Texas would keep 21 million acres of public land.

• Texas could be divided into five states.

Who served as President of the Republic of Texas following Sam Houston's first term?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• James K. Polk

Many cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio reflect the cultural legacy of —

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

Why is 1845 significant in Texas history?

• Texas forces won the Battle of the Alamo ending the war with Mexico

• Sam Houston was elected President of the Republic

• Texas was annexed by the United States

• The Spanish government gave up all rights to Texas

Which city is marked by the letter B?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Fort Worth

• El Paso

The Spanish word 'vaquero' refers to a —

• cowboy

• mayor

• sheriff

• soldier