Social Studies Quizzez

Which of the following is a way to be informed during an election?

• Not knowing who you are voting for

• Not reading trusted sources for information

• Not knowing when to vote

• Not letting other people influence you.

How did barbed wire fences help Texas farms?

• They had more food

• They had electricity

• It helped to keep their animals and crops safe

• They could move goods across Texas

What quality of leadership did Barbara Jordan demonstrate?

• Courage

• Bravery

• Perseverance

• Intelligence

How does technology in the classroom help students today?

• Giving students different kinds of food to eat.

• Giving students safer playground equipment.

• By helping them learn how to use computers and online apps.

• Helping increase farming.

What was the goal of Henry B. Gonzalez?

• Becoming president

• Ensuring all people have equal opportunities

• Moving parts of the U.S. into Mexico

• Creating the Republic of Texas

-Enslaved people were told about the Emancipation Proclamation.

-Gen. Gordon Granger announced the Civil War was over.

-Took place in 1865

Which event do all three statements represent?

• Oktoberfest

• Fiesta San Antonio

• Juneteenth

• Cinco De Mayo

Using the photo. Which nation has Texas NOT been a part of?

• United States

• Mexico

• France

• Portugal

How did Ann Richards show good citizenship?

• She cared about her kids

• She helped people vote

• She was an entrepreneur

• She participated in civic service.

Which cultural group represents the Texas celebration Cinco de Mayo?

• Mexican

• German

• Spanish

Which cultural group represents Oktoberfest?

• Mexican

• German

• Spanish