Texas Concepts in Government & Citizenship

What type of government did Spain have during the colonial period?

• A monarchy

• A democracy

• A republic

• A dictatorship

Who governed Texas on behalf of the king?

• A viceroy

• A governor

• A president

• A mayor

What was the purpose of the Spanish missions in Texas?

• To spread Christianity and establish communities

• To trade with Native Americans

• To explore new territories

• To build military forts

How did Spanish culture influence Texas?

• Through language, traditions, and place names

• Through technology and industry

• Through modern architecture

• Through scientific discoveries

What role did the Catholic Church play during the Spanish colonial period?

• It helped shape communities and influenced celebrations

• It introduced new farming techniques

• It established trade routes

• It built military forts

When is Texas Independence Day celebrated?

• March 2

• July 4

• May 5

• September 16

What does Texas Independence Day commemorate?

• The adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico in 1836

• The end of the Civil War

• The signing of the U.S. Constitution

• The discovery of oil in Texas

When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

• May 5

• March 2

• July 4

• September 16

When is Texas Independence Day celebrated?

• April 21

• March 2

• May 5

• April 15

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?

• The victory at the Battle of San Jacinto

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Puebla

• The end of the Mexican Revolution