TEXAS HIST COM 011

Who issued the “Grito de Dolores,” which initiated the Mexican War for Independence in 1810?

• A) Miguel Hidalgo, a Roman Catholic priest who led the initial revolt but was later executed.

• B) Jose Maria Morelos, a priest who initiated the first call for independence in 1810.

• C) Miguel Hidalgo, a military leader who led the war for independence and became Mexico’s first emperor.

• D) Agustin de Iturbide, a Roman Catholic priest who started the independence movement but was later captured

What was a key issue that caused tensions between Texas settlers and the Mexican government?

• A) The Law of April 6, 1830, which encouraged more American immigration into Texas.

• B) The Mexican Constitution of 1824, which gave Texas autonomy but led to centralization conflicts.

• C) The Land Grant system, which restricted American settlers from acquiring land in Texas.

• D) The Mexican Constitution of 1824, which created a strong central government and gave Texas full independence.

Which of the following statements about the Battle of the Alamo is true?

• A) William B. Travis led the Texian forces at the Alamo and wrote the famous "Victory or Death" letter, but he survived the battle and later helped draft the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• B) Antonio López de Santa Anna led Mexican forces against the Texians at the Alamo, where all Texian defenders, including William B. Travis, were killed.

• C) The Battle of the Alamo was a decisive victory for the Texians, leading directly to Santa Anna’s capture at the Battle of San Jacinto.

• D) James Fannin and his men fought at the Alamo but surrendered and were executed in the Goliad Massacre.

1. What was one major consequence of the Council House Fight in 1840?

• A) It led to peaceful negotiations between Texas and the Comanche, securing a lasting treaty.

• B) It resulted in the capture of Vicente Córdova and the complete defeat of the Comanche forces.

• C) It worsened relations between the Comanche and the Republic of Texas, leading to further violent conflicts.

• D) It marked the end of Native American resistance in Texas, allowing for unrestricted westward expansion.

Why was the Córdova Rebellion of 1838 significant in the early Republic of Texas?

• A) It demonstrated that Mexican loyalists and some Native American groups still resisted Texas independence.

• B) It resulted in the capture of Santa Anna and forced Mexico to recognize Texas as an independent nation.

• C) It led to Texas successfully annexing the Santa Fe region and extending its western border.

• D) It encouraged Tejanos and Anglo settlers to unite against Native American resistance.

Which was considered the first battle of the Texas Revolution?

• A) The Battle of the Alamo

• B) The Battle of San Jacinto

• C) The Fredonian Rebellion

• D) The Battle of Gonzales

What year was Texas annexed?

• A) 1850

• B) 1821

• C)1845

• D) 1825

Who was John Magruder, and why was he significant in the Civil War?

• A) A Texas Ranger who later fought for the Union and became a key leader in Reconstruction.

• B) A Confederate general who led the successful recapture of Galveston, keeping it under Confederate control.

• C) A Union naval officer who blockaded Texas ports and weakened the Confederate economy.

• D) A Confederate general who surrendered Texas to Union forces at the end of the war.

What was a major political effect of Reconstruction in Texas?

• A) Texas immediately regained full statehood without any federal oversight.

• B) Former Confederates fully embraced the Republican Party and its policies.

• C) African Americans gained political rights, including voting and holding office, but faced resistance from former Confederates.

• D) Texas remained under military rule permanently due to opposition to Reconstruction policies.

What was the significance of the discovery of oil at Spindletop in 1901?

• A) It caused a decline in the cattle industry by shifting the workforce away from ranching.

• B) It reduced the importance of railroads in Texas by making transportation less necessary.

• C) It marked the beginning of Texas’ rise as a major center for the petroleum industry, leading to economic growth and industrialization.

• D) It led to an immediate decline in cotton production as farmers abandoned agriculture for oil drilling.