1. 1st SEMESTER
EXAM REVIEW

2. What are the physical characteristics of a region. 1. weather 2
What are the physical characteristics of a region? 1. weather 2. climate 3. landforms

3. Label the four regions of Texas 1. Great Plains 2
Label the four regions of Texas 1.Great Plains 2.North Central Plains 3.Coastal Plains 4.Mountain & Basins

4. The introduction of DISEASES by Europeans caused the death of many Native Texans

5. The introduction of HORSES by Europeans caused the tribes on the plains to become great hunters and fierce fighters. The COMANCHE tribe was the most feared by the early Texas settlers.

6. What were the types of settlements used in early Texas life?
missions-to spread Christianity
presidios and forts-for military
protection

7. Who was an important leader of the Mexican Revolution?
Father Miguel Hidalgo
What was the name of his speech?
Grito de Dolores
What year did Mexico finally gain its independence from Spain?
1821

8. Who was the most successful empresario?
Stephen F. Austin
What was the nickname of the original colonists he brought to Texas?
“The Old 300”

9. What is the name of the vast new territory that the United States acquired to reach the Mississippi River?
The Louisiana Purchase
What year did the U.S. buy this land?
1803
What country controlled this land before the United States?
France

10. What event led Texas to change from mostly Spanish to mostly Anglo-American population?
-Independence from Spain
-Immigration from the U.S.A

11. Describe the purpose and the result of the Mier y Teran Report
The Mexicans were not happy about the increasing number of Anglo-American settlers in Texas. They felt they were losing control.

12. Explain the effects of the Law of April 6, 1830 on the settlers and on the Mexican government
-outlawed immigration from the U.S. to
Texas and cancelled empressarial grants
that had not been fulfilled
-It alarmed the Anglo-Texan settlers

13. What two things were declared in the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
1. colonists pledged continued loyalty to
Mexico
2. showed support for Santa Anna

14. What did Santa Anna do when he first came to power in Mexico?
He launched a revolution against President
Bustamonte to gain power

15. What important event happened at the Battle of Gonzales?
-The Mexican army demanded the return of
their cannon by the Texan army. The Texans
then told them to “Come and Take It”
-This showed defiance to the Mexican army
by the Texans

16. After the Texans controlled Goliad, where did Austin lead the army of the people?
San Antonio
What was the result of this action?
Stephen F. Austin was elected the
commander of the Texas army

17. Why did General Houston send Colonel Bowie to the Alamo?
Originally to destroy the fort
Why did he and his troops stay?
They ended up defending the Alamo-but the
Texans lost the battle of the Alamo

18. Name the important men who fought at the Alamo:
Santa Anna
William B. Travis
David Crockett
James Bowie
How long did the battle last?
90 minutes after a 13 day siege

19. Who wrote the famous letter to Texans and all Americans from the Alamo?
William B. Travis
What was the final declaration in this letter?
“Victory or Death”

20. What significant battle took place right after the fall of the Alamo?
Goliad
Why was it important?
The execution of prisoners made the Texans
angry

21. What other important event in Texas history was occurring at the same time as the Battle of the Alamo?
The writing of the Texas Declaration of
Independence
What was the result of this event?
War with Mexico
What date did it occur?
March 2, 1836

22. What was the deciding battle in the Texas revolution?
The Battle of San Jacinto
Why did this battle end the fight for independence?
Santa Anna was captured
Who were the important people involved?
Santa Anna, Deaf Smith, Sam Houston
What date did this battle occur?
April 21, 1836

23. What things were decided in the two Treaties of Velasco?
Public treaty: Santa Anna agreed not to fight in Texas again and he agreed to withdraw all Mexican troops from Texas
Private treaty: Santa Anna was to work toward Mexico recognizing Texas as independent. The border was established at the Rio Grande River.

24. What is it called when the state government shares power with the federal government?
federalism

25. What does the Bill of Rights ensure?
The rights of individuals

26. Define “Popular Sovereignty”
-A government in which the people rule.
-A system in which the people vote to
decide an issue