CBA Practice 3

Who was an important individual related to the European exploration of Texas?

• Christopher Columbus

• Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

• Hernán Cortés

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was one of the main goals of European explorers in Texas?

• Establishing trade routes

• Searching for gold

• Building schools

• Creating art

Which two countries had conflicting territorial claims in Texas?

• England and Portugal

• France and Spain

• Italy and Germany

• Netherlands and Belgium

What were the purposes of Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo settlements in Texas?

• Scientific research

• Military training

• Religious missions, agriculture, and trade

• Entertainment and leisure

How have Texans adapted to and modified their environment?

• By building skyscrapers

• By creating irrigation systems

• By importing all resources

• By avoiding any changes

What significant event in Texas history occurred in 1836?

• The Fredonian Rebellion

• Texas Independence

• The Mier y Terán Report

• The Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Which event was part of the chain of events leading to the Texas Revolution?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Fredonian Rebellion

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Missouri Compromise

What was the significance of the Law of April 6, 1830, in Texas history?

• It granted Texas independence.

• It restricted immigration from the United States to Texas.

• It allowed Texas to join the United States.

• It ended the Texas Revolution.

Who was arrested, leading to increased tensions before the Texas Revolution?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Davy Crockett

• James Bowie

Who wrote the letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World" during the Texas Revolution?

• George Childress

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston