Semester One Review:
Covers information from the following units:
– Unit 1: Natural Texas and It’s People
– Unit 2: Celebrate Freedom Week
– Unit 3: Early Explorers and Age of Contact
– Unit 4: Spanish Colonial Texas
– Unit 5: Mexican national Texas
– Unit 6: Revolution and Republic (no republic yet)
Power Point goes in order of the questions the
Answers are underlined
This review sheet counts for 2 grades!
How can the dramatic population increase
between 1836 and 1845 be best
explained?
Population Growth of Texas
140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
1834
1836
1845
1847
Population growth was due to the: abundance of cheap
land, The abundance of cheap land, empresario
period, economic trouble in the U.S.A.
These are the main cultural/political differences
between American settlers in Texas and the
Mexican citizens.
Belief
American Settlers in Texas
Mexican Citizens
Who governs
Civilians govern
Military leaders
Church
No govt. sponsored church
Catholic Church is the state
church
Make the Laws
People make the law with
representative govt.
Govt. makes the laws
Slavery
Believe in owning slaves
Slavery is illegal
The information presented in the chart can be
summarized best as:
Cultural differences between settlers in Texas and
Mexicans
YEAR
1826
1827
1829
1830
1832
1832
Event
Fredonia rebellion occurs
General Mier y Teran tours Texas
Mexico abolishes slavery
Law of April 6, 1830, bans immigration from U.S.
Santa Anna, a Federalist, elected President of Mexico; Turtle Bayou
Resolution adopted
Santa Anna seizes power and adopts Centralist ideas.
Austin imprisoned in Mexico City
As more and more Anglos began settling in east
Texas they brought their ideas with them from the
USA. As Teran tours the Mexican State of Coahuila y
Tejas he notices that it becomes less and less
Mexican. In an effort to keep the Anglos out they
banned slavery in Texas as well as immigration from
the United States.
To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World
Fellow citizens & compatriots
I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna…….The enemy
has demanded a surrender at discretion, ……… Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, …..
to come to our aid, with all dispatch. They enemy is receiving reinforcements daily …… I
am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets
what is due to his own honor & that of his country VICTORY OR DEATH.
William Barret Travis,
Lt. Col. comdt.
Where does this letter reflect the leadership of
William B. Travis?
Leadership at the Alamo
Where was it written?
During the siege of the Alamo
Why?
To gather reinforcements from Texas and the USA
The map during this time
period reflects that most of
the agricultural industry was
located in which region of
Texas?
Coastal Plains
What river forms the eastern
border between Texas and
Louisiana?
Sabine River
What river forms the
northern border between
Texas and Oklahoma?
Red River
What were Spanish motivations for
colonializing (motivations) Texas? (List the
reasons for each below)
Reasons for Colonization of Texas
I
Spanish
II
Anglos
Protect Territory from others
Acquire cheap land to farm&ranch
To populate the area with people
To start their lives over
To add Catholics to Spain
To escape debt in the USA
What event completes the timeline?
Goliad Massacre (March 27,1836)
October 1835
Battle of Gonzales
February
23-March 6, 1836
Siege of the Alamo
April 21, 1836
Battle of San Jacinto
March 2, 1836
Texas Declares their
Independence
?
The flowchart demonstrate how Stephen F.
Austin’s point of view changed toward
independence from Mexico?
Defender of
Mexican
Authority
Diplomat
and
Negotiator
Supporter of
Texas
Independence
Participant
in the
Texas
Revolution
These, and other grievances, were patiently borne by the people of
Texas until they reached that point at which (patience) ceases to be a
virtue. We then took up arms in defense of the national constitution
(of 1824). We appealed to our Mexican brethren for assistance. Our
appeal has been made in vain. Though months have lapsed, no
sympathetic response has yet been heard from (within Mexico). We
are, therefore, forced to the (sad) conclusion that the Mexican people
have (agreed to) the destruction of their liberty
Texas Declaration of Independence
According to the Texas Declaration of Independence, why
did Texans chose to separate from Mexico?
Mexico did not listen to , nor did it give a voice to Texas
in the Mexican government
Place the following events in chronological order in
the chart:
Law of April 6, 1830, Anahuac Disturbance and
Turtle Bayou Resolutions, Arrest of Stephen F.
Austin, Fredonian Rebellion
1. Fredonian Rebellion
2. Law of April 6, 1830
3. Anahuac Disturbance and Turtle Bayou
Resolutions
4. Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
German settlers in Texas hired Texas Mexican
musicians. The Germans preferred music that
they were used to, like waltzes and polkas
played primarily on the accordion. The
musicians began to adapt the German music
by playing polkas but adding lyrics related to
their Texas Mexican roots. This is how
conjunto music originated.
According to the above passage, how did
conjunto music originate?
Mexican traditions influenced German
traditions.
Austin, letter to John Williams,
March 21, 1832
“If things can be kept quiet in the
colony all will end right and
prosperously, of this I have no doubt.
What is needed there is dead calm. All
reflecting men will become convinced
that the true interest of Texas is never
to separate from Mexico, and that it is
the true interest of this nation to
encourage the population of Texas and
make a state of it.”
Austin, letter to David Burnet,
October 5, 1835
"No more doubts-no submission. I hope to see
Texas forever free from Mexican domination of any
kind. It is yet too soon to say this publicly, but that
is the point we shall end at- and it is the one I am
aiming at. But we must arrive at it by steps and not
all at one jump.”
How do these letters best reflect how Stephen Austin’s
point of view changed over time? (How do they compare)
Williams Letter: Stay calm all will be well, Texas should stay
part of Mexico and become her own state within MX
Burnet Letter: Free Texas, no domination or submission at
all, Texas should be free of Mexico
Austin point of view: His point of view changed from Texas
staying with Mexico to breaking away from Mexico.
In 1832, Texans at Anahuac drafted the Turtle Bayou
Resolutions to explain their actions in attacking Mexican
commander John Bradburn who was disliked by the
colonists. They were angry and wanted to say that they
were not traitors to Mexico, but were against the
tyrannical government of which Bradburn was a part.
Using the statement above, the following were effects of
the Turtle Bayou Resolutions except one—
Colonel Jose Mexia and his army returned to Mexico.
Texas prisoners of the Mexican government were freed.
John Bradburn was relieved of his command.
Mexican forces attacked the Texans at Anahuac.
Person
Significance
Cabeza De Vaca
Traveled through Texas with Estevnico; in Texas from 15281536; wrote a book about Texas that mentioned legend of
Seven Cities of Cibola
Coronado
Led expedition in Southwest from 1540- 1542 for Seven Cities of
Cibola
Estevanico
In Texas from 1528- 1536; traveled through Texas with Cabeza
de Vaca
La Salle
Explored Mississippi River and Texas in 1680s
Which two explorers traveled through Texas together?
Cabeza de Vaca and Estevanico
In which region would a
visitor to the state find Big
Bend National Park?
The Mountains and Basins
In which region are most of
the metropolitan and cultural
centers located?
The Coastal Plains
According to the four ethnic
maps above, where were
most settlements
established?
Along Texas rivers
In which region were most
successful land grants in
Texas located?
Coastal Plains
Why is there African
settlement in Texas?
Most were brought to Texas
as slaves
In which regions did Hispanics
settle in Texas?
Mountain and Basin, Great
Plains and Coastal Plains
Place the following events on the timeline in
chronological order?
1) Texas independence,
2) Mexican independence from Spain,
3) Mapping of the Texas coast,
4) Founding of S. A.
Mapping of the Texas Coast
1519
Mexican Independence from Spain
1821
1718
Founding of San Antonio
1836
Texas Independence
What was the main purpose of the Law of April
6, 1830?
To stop U.S. immigration to Texas.
Which Texas leader surrendered and was
executed along with his soldiers because of his
defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?
James Fannin.
George Washington : American Revolution
::
_______ __________ : Texas Revolution.
Sam Houston.
The Alamo became a battleground during the
Texas Revolution because it--?
Defended Anglo settlements and delayed the
Mexican army.
What factor was most influential in determining
the location of many battles during the Texas
Revolution?
The location of population centers.
Why did Houston want the delegates at the
Constitutional Convention of 1836 to focus on
forming the government and not the siege and
battle at the Alamo?
Texas needed to establish a legitimate
government.
I was sent as a messenger to warn Sam
Houston about the situation in San Antonio.
I stayed with Houston and served in the final
battle ending the revolution.
I served as the only Tejano in the Senate of
the Republic of Texas.
Which significant individual is described above?
Juan Seguin
In what ways did the rebels of the Texas
Revolution resemble those of the American
Revolution?
Rebels first sought more self-government, then
fought for independence.
What led to the Texans’ success at San Jacinto?
The attack was a surprise.
All of the following were provisions of the
Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 EXCEPT—
Ownership of private property
Which group likely viewed the construction of
new Spanish missions with suspicion?
American Indian tribes
What was the purpose of the Gutierrez-Magee
Expedition?
They hoped that, by invading Texas, they could
continue the rebellion of Father Hidalgo against
Spanish rule.
Why is the date 1718 important in Texas history?
Founding of San Antonio.
Who are the Old Three Hundred?
The first families to settle in Texas with Stephen
F. Austin
One significant difference between the U.S. and
Texas Bill of Rights is
The U.S. document is added to the Constitution
through amendments and Texas’ is located in
Article I of the Texas Constitution.
Why did the creators of both the Texas and
United States Constitutions include a system of
checks and balances?
To prevent any one branch from controlling the
other branches.
If it is the job of the Executive Branch to enforce
laws; which of the following does NOT correctly
identify the job of a branch of the state
government as written in the Texas
Constitution?
Executive- punish those who break the law
Which explorer shipwrecked in Matagorda Bay
while searching for the mouth of the
Mississippi River
Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle
Create a statement that would be TRUE of all
American Indian groups in early Texas?
They adapted to and used their environment to
meet their needs.
Our Spanish heritage has given us architecture,
food, and place names such as Amarillo, which
means yellow. Which of the following names
does NOT come from Spanish?
Castroville
Many places names in Texas, such as El Paso,
San Antonio, Amarillo, and the Rio
Grande reflect the language and influence of
which nation’s culture?
Spain
Create a statement that best summarizes the
Plains American Indian tribes compared to the
Puebloan American Indian tribes?
Plains Indians were nomadic and hunted buffalo
while the Puebloan Indians settled in one place
and grew food.