MP3 9 Weeks Review

What role did Anson Jones play during the time Texas was a republic?

• He built missions to convert Natives Americans to Catholicism.

• He was the last president of the Republic of Texas.

• He wrote the constitution for the Republic of Texas.

• He helped establish a cattle drive.

What was a chief (main) purpose of the Texas Rangers?

• To fight for new land to add to the Republic of Texas.

• To help Texas join the United States.

• To fight hostile (angry) American Indian groups.

• To establish new cities in Texas.  

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the annexation of Texas to the United States?

• Texas had a lot of debt and needed financial help.

• Some people had concerns about adding a slave state to the union (United States).

• Mexico sold Texas to the United States.

• Americans believed the United States should stretch from the Atlantic ocean to the Pacific ocean.

The writing of the Texas Constitution of 1845 established-

• The form of government and laws for the State of Texas.

• A declaration of separation from Mexico.

• The allowance of slavery in Texas.

• The responsibilities of every citizen of the State of Texas.

An economic impact of the Civil War on Texas was-

• Texas was purchased by Mexico.

• Trade with Mexico became important because Texas needed materials from Mexico.

• Women played an important role during the war by sewing clothing, tents, and flags.

• Texas started selling gold to other countries during the war.

What can we tell based on the map showing patterns of settlement?

• Most people settled in West Texas.

• Mexican Americans only settled in South Texas.

• Texas experienced a lot of immigration from European countries.

• People moved to Texas to escape wars.

After the Civil War, Texas’ economy grew. People started their own businesses. Some sold new products and services. This is called-

• Free enterprise

• Communism

• Scarcity

• Supply and demand

Who was Lizzie Johnson?

• The first president of the Republic of Texas.

• She wrote the Texas Pledge of Allegiance.

• The first woman to conduct a train.

• The first woman in Texas to ride the Chisolm Trail with a herd of cattle.

What was a positive impact of building railroads in Texas?

• People moved away from Texas to other states.

• Cities grew in population.

• Cars were used less.

• Horses were able to retire. 

How did the development of railroads change the economy of Texas and the distribution of goods?

• There was an increase in the demand for oil and gas.

• People moved from cities to farms.

• Goods arrived to markets faster.

• Job opportunities in cities decreased.