KAC Practice

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KAC Practice
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Unit 1 Geography
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1. A tableland covered with small trees and
brush is a a. barrier islandb. plateauc.
grasslandd. norther
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2. All of the following affect the climate of
Texas EXCEPTa. absolute locationb. relative
locationc. diameterd. elevation
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3. Which of the following correctly completes
the example? relative location
____________a. 60 miles NW of Houstonb. 60N
and 130S
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4. A declining source of water because it cannot
easily be refilled describesa. the Ogallala
Aquifer.b. Caddo Lake.c. the Gulf of Mexico.d.
the Brazos River.
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5. The West Texas mountains receive more rainfall
than the nearby desert becausea. tornadoes are
common in this area.b. the mountains are closer
to the Gulf of Mexico.c. moisture-filled air
moving up the mountains is cooled.d.
human-environment interaction affects the
amount of rainfall.
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6. When cool air from the north mixes with
moist, warm air from the Gulf of Mexico, it
results ina. a norther.b. a very dry
climate.c. cooler average temperatures.d.
violent storms.
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7. The middle latitudes get their name
because they liea. in the middle of Texas.b.
halfway between the Equator and the North
Pole.c. between the Edwards aquifer and the
Ogallala Aquifer.d. in the middle of the United
States.(important because it produces Texass
mild climate)
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8. All of the following are vegetation regions
found in Texas EXCEPTa. rivers.b. forests.c.
savannas.d. grasslands.
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9. The middle latitudes get their name
because they lie a. between the Edwards
Aquifer and the Ogallala Aquifer. b.
in the middle of the United States. c.
halfway between the Equator and the North
Pole. d. in the middle of Texas.
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10. Texas makes up about what percentage of
the land of the United States?a. 2b.
7c. 11d. 17
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11.1 ______ Region?a. Coastal Plainsb.
North Central Plainsc. Great Plainsd. Mountains
Basins
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12.2 ______ Region?a. Coastal Plainsb.
North Central Plainsc. Great Plainsd. Mountains
Basins
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13.3 ______ Region?a. Coastal Plainsb.
North Central Plainsc. Great Plainsd. Mountains
Basins
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14.4 ______ Region?a. Coastal Plainsb.
North Central Plainsc. Great Plainsd. Mountains
Basins
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15. The cooler temperatures in the Great
Plains are due largely to the regionsa. low
elevation.b. high elevation.c. mountains.d.
closeness to the Gulf of Mexico.
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16. The Gulf of Mexico most strongly
affects the climate of a. the High Plains.b.
the North Central Plains.c. the Mountains and
Basins region.d. the Coastal Plains.
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17. The Coastal Plains Region has a mild
climate because of the a. Rio Grande. b.
low altitude. c. Gulf of Mexico. d. great
number of lakes.
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18.1 ______ a. forestsb. Edwards
plateauc. Caprock Escarpmentd. Balcones
Escarpment
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19.2 ______ a. forestsb. Edwards
plateauc. Caprock Escarpmentd. Balcones
Escarpment
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20.3 ______ ?a. forestsb. Edwards
plateauc. Caprock Escarpmentd. Balcones
Escarpment
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21.4 ______ ?a. forestsb. Edwards
plateauc. Caprock Escarpmentd. Balcones
Escarpment
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22. The natural vegetation of the
Mountains and Basins Region includesa.
large forestsb. desert plantsc. grasses
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23. Which of these statements does NOT
describe the Coastal Plains?a. The region has
large oil fields. b. The region is sparsely
populated.c. The region has a mild
climate.d. More Texans live here than any
other region in the state.
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24. Which Gulf Coast Plain product is sold
to more than 100 countries around the
world?a. riceb. sorghumc. cottond. petroleum
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25. Large-scale commercial farming is
called a. Metroplexb. petrochemicalsc.
agribusinessd. maquiladoras
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26. The most important economic activity
in the Gulf Coast Plain isa. miningb. cattle
raisingc. sheep raisingd. farming
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27. Which city is the leading insurance,
financial, and merchandising center of
Texas? a. Houston c. El Paso
b. Dallas d. San Antonio
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28. The most important mineral
resources in Texas are a. gypsum and salt
b. iron and coal c. petroleum and
natural gas d. clay and talc
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29. Palo Duro Canyon in the High Plains
was carved by a. the Red River.
b. the Brazos River. c. Lake Buchanan.
d. Lake Llano.
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Unit 2
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30. One advantage humans had over animals
they hunted was that humans a. were
bigger. b. were stronger. c. had
weapons. d. were faster.
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31. Farming changed the way people lived
because it led to a. fighting over fertile
land. b. migrations to fertile land. c.
foraging for food. d. more complex societies.
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32. A shaman is a person who a. leads
religious ceremonies. b. leads migration.
c. is a warrior. d. forages for food.
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33. All of the following are distinctive traits
of the Jumanos EXCEPTa. striped facial
tattoos.b. long braids for women.c. jewelry
made of hair.d. short hair with one long lock
tied with a colorful feather.
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34. One who studies evidence of past human
activities is a/an a. anthropologist. b.
shaman. c. archaeologist. d. psychologist.
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35. People migrated from Asia to America
toa. look for a warmer climate.b. look for new
farm lands.c. settle in villages.d. follow
herds of animals.
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36. The earliest people in Texas obtained
food bya. hunting big game.b. fishing.c.
trading with other tribes.d. farming corn,
beans, and squash.
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37. Comanche life centered on two
activities hunting anda. trading with other
tribes.b. making war on other tribes.c.
farming.d. foraging for nuts and berries.
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38. Humans first reached Texas abouta. 5,000
years ago.b. 11,000 years ago.c. 15,500 years
ago.d. 50,000 years ago.
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39. The land of the Gulf people (Karankawas
and Coahuiltecans) was unsuitable for
farming, so theya. traded canoes and
jewelry.b. raided other tribes lands.c. faced
starvation.d. hunted and foraged.
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40. The first Aztecs welcomed Cortes
because they thought he wasa. the god
Quetzalcoatl.b. the King of Spain.c. a French
explorer.d. a Pawnee chief.
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41. Cabeza de Vaca was a 16th century
explorer whoa. introduced Christianity to the
Americas.b. reached the Palo Duro Canyon while
in search of riches.c. sailed down the
Mississippi River.d. wrote an account of his
life with the Native Americans.
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42. After the European settlers arrived,
many Native Texansa. left their homelands.b.
joined the Europeans in explorations.c. died of
previously unknown diseases.d. tried to convert
the Europeans to Chrisitanity.
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43. Estevanico, who was a companion to
Cabeza de Vaca, later accompanied Fray
Marcos as a guide and toa. hunt animals for
food.b. fight Native Texans for gold.c.
befriend Native Texans.d. draw a map of the
Texas coastline.
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44. When Coronado and his Spanish explorers
reached Quivira, they founda. a Native American
pueblo.b. treasures of gold and silver.c. a
lost Spanish settlement.d. a French trading
post.
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45. La Salle named the inland region
drained by the Mississippi Rivera. Texas.b.
Louisiana.c. New Mexico.d. Florida.
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46. The first Spanish settlement in an area
was often aa. pueblo.b. stockade.c. temporary
trading village.d. mission.
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47. Why did La Salle come to Texas?a. In search
of the 7 Cities of Goldb. to claim land for
Francec. He was shipwrecked there.d. to trade
with the Native Americans
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48. The outpost built by La Salle in Texas
was named a. Natchitoches. b. Fort Saint
Louis. c. New Louisiana. d. Mississippi.
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49. For what is Luis de Moscoso remembered
in Texas history?a. He accompanied Fray Marcos
in search of seven cities of gold.b. He
discovered Palo Duro Canyon.c. He became a
shaman among the Karankawas.d. He mapped the
coastline of Texas.
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50. The boundary between French and Spanish
settlements in East Texas wasa. the Rio
Grande.b. Arroyo Hondo.c. the Sabine River.d.
the San Gabriel River.
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51. The first permanent Spanish settlement
in Texas wasa. La Bahia.b. Nacogdoches.c.
San Antonio.d. Corpus Christi de Ysleta.
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52. The first Spanish mission in East
Texas wasa. San Francisco de los Tejas.b. San
Antonio de Valero.c. Santa Cruz de San Saba.d.
San Xavier.
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53. Spanish authorities brought in families
from the Canary Islands toa. keep the French
from settling in Texas.b. control the Comanches
and Apaches.c. increase the population of San
Antonio.d. convert the Native Texans to
Christianity.
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54. Father Massanet and the friars
abandoned San Francisco de los Tejas
becausea. they feared the French traders.b.
there was a terrible drought.c. most of the
Indians died of disease.d. the Tejas rejected
the Catholic religion.
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55. French traders made large profits
exchanging blankets, guns, and wine fora. furs
and skins.b. cattle, sheep, and goats.c. land
rights.d. corn, beans, and potatoes.
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56. People of mixed Spanish and Native
American blood are calleda. Tejanos.b.
mestizos.c. alcades.d. vaqueros.
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57. Unlike the Spanish, the French were
not interested ina. trading with Native
Americans.b. trading with the Spanish in
Mexico.c. making peace with Native Americans.d.
trading with Native Americans.
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58. The road that connected Nacogdoches,
San Antonio, and Saltillo was calleda.
Atascocita Road.b. Old Texas Highway.c. El
Camino Real.d. Opelousas Trail.
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59. The leader of the east Texans who
founded Nacogdoches wasa. Gil Ybarbo.b. Father
Damian Massanet.c. Bernardo de Galvez.d. Philip
Nolan.
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60. Spains effort to colonize Texas in the
late 1700s was impeded (hurt) bya. conflicts
with American colonists.b. Mexicos claim to
Texas.c. conflicts with Native Americans.d. a
lack of missions and presidios.
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61. Filibusters werea. Texas politicians.b.
adventurers.c. people who sold land for the
Spanish.d. people who sold wild mustangs.
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62. During the American Revolution, Spain
helped the Americans in all the following
ways EXCEPTa. open the port of New Orleans to
American ships.b. capture and imprison
British troops.c. supply American troops with
food, money, and weapons.d. keep the lower
Mississippi Valley out of British hands.
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63. As a result of the Louisiana Purchase,
the United Statesa. gained Texas.b. became
involved in the War of 1812.c. doubled in
size.d. came into conflict with France.
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64. Under the Treaty of Paris of 1763, Spain
receiveda. all French land east of the
Mississippi, except New Orleans.b.
Florida.c. New Orleans and all French land west
of the Mississippi.d. Louisiana.
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65. Stephen F. Austin decided a good place
for a colony wasa. along the Gulf Coast.b.
between the Colorado Brazos Rivers.c. near
Nacogdoches.d. along the Guadalupe River.
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66. Stephen F. Austin did all the following
excepta. attend Transylvania University.b.
serve in the Missouri legislature.c. serve as a
circuit judge in Arkansas.d. grow up in Boston.
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67. The original settlers to Austins colonya.
totaled about 21,000.b. came mostly from
Mexico.c. were called the Old Three Hundred.d.
were killed by Native Americans.
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68. Which of the following was not a
requirement to settle in Austins colony?a. pay
20 an acre.b. become a citizen.c. take an oath
of allegiance.d. be of good moral character.
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69. The majority of immigrants to Texas
during the 1820s were froma. Ireland.b. the
United States.c. France.d. the Canary Islands.
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70. In the Mexican government, Centralists
were people who believeda. Texas should be a
part of Mexico.b. states should share power with
the Mexican government.c. Texas should be
independent.d. power should be concentrated in
the national government.
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• 71. La Salle founded Fort Saint Louis and then
• a. returned to France.
• b. returned to Spain.
• c. was killed by his own men.
• d. died of fever.

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72. Because La Salle claimed Texas for
France A. Indians attacked the French
missionsB. Spain gave up its claim to TexasC.
Spain captured New Orleans D. Spain built
missions in Texas
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73. Salle is to France as is to
.A. Cortes is to Florida B. St.
Denis is to MexicoC. Coronado is to Spain D.
De Soto is to France
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74. All of the following sailed under the Spanish
flag EXCEPTA. La Salle B. Cabeza de
VacaC. Cortes D. De Soto
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75. What was a major reason the Spanish
government wanted missions in Texas?A. to
strengthen its control and claim on Texas
B. to find gold and riches C. to keep the
peace with the Native AmericansD. to keep
the British out of Texas
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76. What is the correct order of the following
events1. Coronado searched for the cities of
gold2. Columbus discovered the New World3.
Cabeza de Vaca was shipwrecked in Texas4. Cortes
conquered Mexico A. 1, 2, 3, 4B. 4, 2, 1,
3C. 2, 4, 3, 1D. 2, 4, 1, 3
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77. Each Native American culture had
different ways of living because their
lifestyle depended on A. the geography B.
their hunting abilityC. their type of shelter
D. the weather
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78. From whose diary did we learn a great
deal about life in Texas?A. DeSoto B.
CoronadoC. Cabeza de Vaca D. LaSalle
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79. Which of the following enduring
understandings best relates to the study of
geography?a. The legacy of Texas is the result
of a unique confluence of cultures.b. The
foundations of modern society are built on the
contributions from the past. c. Culture is
defined by interactions among complex
factors.d. Geography influences the development
of culture and settlement patterns.
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80. People's food, clothing, and shelter are
influenced bya. where they live.b. their
system of government.c. the styles of the
region.d. the number of people in the region.
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81. The only natural lake in Texas
isa. Lake Texomab. Lake Caddoc. Lake Forkd.
Lake Michigan
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82. Due to the Mier y Teran report, all of the
following were true EXCEPTA. immigration
was limited from the U.S.B. custom duties were
placed on the Texans.C. empresario
contracts were suspended.D. settlement from
Africa was encouraged in East Texas.
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83. Santa Anna agreed to make some
reforms in Texas, but he did NOT grantA. new
tax laws B. an improved mail systemC. new
immigration laws D. statehood for Texas
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84. The Law of April 6, 1830 stated thatA.
Texas now belonged to Mexico.B. only Spanish
would be spoken in Texas.C. no more Americans
could come to Texas.D. land in Texas would
cost 12½ cents an acre.
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85. The Battle of Gonzales markedA. the
beginning of the Texas Revolution.B. the end of
the war for independence.C. the slaughter of
some 350 Texans.D. a victory for Mexican troops
under Santa Anna.
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86. Sam Houston retreated to escape Santa
Annas army becauseA. he needed time to train
his army.B. he was afraid to fight Santa
Anna.C. he was trying to reach the United
States.D. his army had been crippled.
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87. Where were James Fannin and his men
massacred after they were captured by
General Urreas forces?A. Alamo B.
GonzalesC. Goliad D. San Jacinto
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88. What is the name of the treaty that ended the
Texas Revolution?A. Treaty of San Jacinto B.
Treaty of ParisC. Treaty of Versailles D.
Treaty of Velasco
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89. Texas won its independence ina. 1831.b.
1835.c. 1836.d. 1845.
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90. Which of the following was NOT a
president of the Republic of Texas?A. Sam
Houston B. Stephen F. AustinC. Mirabeau
Lamar D. Anson Jones
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91. Which Texas president was given the
title Father of Education in Texas?A. Sam
Houston B. Stephen F. AustinC. Mirabeau
Lamar D. Anson Jones
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92. Which sequence of these events is
correct?a. Annexation of Texas, Republic of
Texas, Texas Revolutionb. Republic of Texas,
Annexation of Texas, Texas Revolutionc. Texas
Revolution, Republic of Texas, Annexation of
Texasd. Annexation of Texas, Republic of Texas,
Annexation of Texas
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93. The U.S. was slow to annex Texas for
all the following reasons EXCEPTa. Texas had
slaveryb. Texas had a large public debtc. Fear
of war with Mexicod. Comanche and Apache concerns
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94. The Republic president moved the
capitol to its current location in
.a. Sam Houston Austinb. Mirabeau Lamar
Houstonc. A. Jones Washington on the Brazosd.
Mirabeau Lamar- Austin
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95. All of the following were problems of the
Republic EXCEPTa. not enough landb. not
enough moneyc. fights with the Native
Americansd. conflicts with Mexico
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96. Which term means the idea that the U.S.
should expand from coast to coast?A. Manifest
DestinyB. Self-determinationC. FederalismD.
Separation of Power
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97. Who was the president of Texas when it
was annexed to the United States?A. Sam
Houston B. Stephen F. AustinC. Mirabeau
Lamar D. Anson Jones
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98. Who was the first governor of the state
of Texas?A. James K. Polk B. Sam HoustonC.
J. Pinckney Henderson D. Albert Sidney
Johnston
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99. What was the river that the Texans believed
was the MexicoU.S. boundary?A. Mississippi
River B. Trinity RiverC. Red River D.
Rio Grande
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100. What was the Mexican Cession?a. the idea
that the U.S. should extend from coast to
coast.b. sharing of powers between state and
national governmentc. 15 million deal
with the U.S. where Mexico gave up claims to
the Southwest. d. power of the Congress to
override, or cancel, the presidents veto
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101. Which of the following was NOT a part
of the Texas Constitution of 1845? a.
president elected for four yearsb. legislature
with two housesc. state Supreme Courtd.
governor elected for two years
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102. The Mexican War was fought over
which of the following?A. slavery B. annexation
of MexicoC. boundary dispute D. Santa Fe
Expedition
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103. The United States paid Mexico ______
for the Mexican Cession in 1848. A. 5
million B. 10 million C. 15 million D. 20
million
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103. Which was NOT a cause of the Civil
War?A. election of 1860B. annexation of Texas
C. state's rightsD. slavery
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The Civil War began in theyear _____ and ended
inthe year _____.
Began 1861 Ended 1865
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Who was the presidentof the ConfederateStates
of America?
Jefferson Davis
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Name five main causesof the Civil War.

1. Tariffs
2. States Rights
3. Secession
4. Sectionalism
5. Slavery

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A candidate from whatparty won the
presidentialelection, causing manysouthern
states to carry outtheir threat to secede from
the Union?
Republican Abraham Lincoln
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What event caused theCivil War to
officiallybegin?
Confederate soldiers fired Upon Union soldiers
who refused To evacuate Fort Sumter in
South Carolina.
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How many states secededto form the
ConfederateStates of America?Name as many as
you can.

• Eleven
• Texas Alabama South
  Carolina
• Louisiana Tennessee North
  Carolina
• Arkansas Georgia Virginia
• Mississippi Florida

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Approximately how manyTexans fought in theCivil
War?
60,000
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The 2,000 or so Texansthat supported the
Northin the war were known as________.
Unionists
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______ were people who fought to endslavery.
abolitionists
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Name six advantagesthat gave the North theedge
in winning the war.
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Name three advantagesheld by the South
uponentering the war.11
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In theory, what event determined the outcome of
and ended the war?12
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Approximately how manysoldiers died in the
CivilWar? What was the maincause of death?13
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How did Union forces tryto prevent cotton
frombeing exported from Texasand goods and
supplies from coming in?14
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What was a failed Unionattempt to capture
Texassbusiest seaport?15
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Why was Governor SamHouston removed
fromoffice?16
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What was the importanceof Palmito Ranch in
Texas history?18
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How did Texans exportcotton and import
warsupplies despite a Unionblockade?19
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105. The election of _____________ upset
the Southern states and they started
to secede.A. Sam Houston B. James K.
PolkC. Abraham Lincoln D. Andrew Johnson
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106. Which state was NOT in the
Confederate States of America?
A. Alabama B. Tennessee C.
Kansas D. Virginia
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107. Which was NOT a battle in Texas during the
Civil War?A. Galveston B. Sabine
PassC. Palmito Ranch D. Shiloh
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108. Which political party was formed to stop the
spread of slavery?A. Whig B.
RepublicansC. Democrats D. Abolitionists
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109. All of the following Texans fought for
the Confederacy EXCEPTa. Albert Sidney
Johnston B. Ulysses S. GrantC. Hoods
Brigade D. Terrys Rangers
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110. All of the following were problems
concerning the annexation of Texas
EXCEPTA. election of 1860 B. debtC.
slavery D. possible war with Mexico

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111. The legislative branch of Texas a.
makes the laws of the state. b.
carries out the laws. c. interprets
the laws to determine if they are
fair. d. regulates the production of
money.
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112. The Executive branch of Texas a. is
bicameral. c. carries out the laws.
b. makes the laws of the state. d.
interprets the laws to determine if
they are fair.
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113.The Judicial branch of Texas a. makes
the laws of the state. b. can veto a law.
c. carries out the laws. d.
interprets the laws to determine if
they are fair.
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114.Which of the following is NOT true. a.
The Senate has 31 members. b. The House of
Representatives has 150 members.
c. The Texas Legislature meets every
year. d. The governor may call special
sessions to handle problems that
arise between sessions.
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115. What officials lead the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate? a. senior
committee members lead in both houses.
b. House Speaker Senate
governor c. House Speaker Senate
lieutenant governor d. House
lieutenant governor Senate governor
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116. How many people on a 12-person jury
are needed to decide that a person is
guilty in a criminal case? a. all
b. more than two-thirds c. at least
half d. more than three-fourths
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117.The government of the State of Texas has the
right to do all of the following EXCEPT a.
regulate trade in Texas. b. maintain a
state militia. c. make treaties with another
country. d. create a public school
system.
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