Texas history final review

What Battle started the Texas Revolution?

Gonzales

Why was there a Battle of Gonzales?

Mexico was trying to retrieve a cannon

Which is a physical region of Texas?

Coastal Plains

Which is a characteristic of Stephen F. Austin's colony?

must be a law abiding citizen

Why did Mexico attack the Alamo?

to make Texans obey the Mexican government

Voting is BOTH a right and a responsibility.

True

What impact did the Goliad Massacre have in the Texas Revolution?

The Texans fought harder

Sam Houston led the Texans at the Battle of the Alamo.

False

What impact did the Battle of San Jacinto have on Texas?

ended Mexican rule

Who obtained the permit for 300 families to settle Texas?

Moses Austin

During what ERA did Stephen F. Austin settle in Texas?

Mexican National Era

The president and the governor are in the legislative branch.

False

Who represented France and claimed land near Matagorda Bay?

La Salle

Christopher Columbus made four journeys across the Atlantic from 1492 to what year?

1506

Which physical region of Texas is the smallest with the highest elevation?

Mountains and Basins

Which Texas region produces more oil and gas than any other?

Coastal Plains

Which Texas region is divided into three sub-regions, including the Grand Prairie?

North Central Plains

Which Texas region experiences hurricanes as a natural disaster?

Coastal Plains

Texas regions are grouped based on which of the following characteristics?

physical features

Which of the following are physical regions of Texas?

Coastal Plains, Great Plains

Which Texas region has a dry climate with less than 10 inches of rainfall per year?

Mountains and Basins

Which Texas region has agriculture and cattle ranching as economic activities?

Both (Mountains and Basins, Great Plains)

In which Texas region are portions of four different deserts located?

Mountains and Basins

In which Texas region do some areas receive 30 inches of rainfall per year?

North Central Plains

Which Texas region has Palo Duro Canyon as a natural landmark?

Great Plains

Which Texas region experiences a hot summer climate and annual rainfall from 20 to 30 inches?

Both (Coastal Plains, North Central Plains)

Which Texas region is a long area that faces the Gulf of Mexico?

Coastal Plains

Which Texas region has good soil for growing crops such as cotton?

Both (Coastal Plains, North Central Plains)

Which Texas region includes the Cross Timbers, known for large pecan, oak, and elm trees?

North Central Plains

Which Texas region has a hot climate with more than 50 inches of rainfall per year in some areas?

Coastal Plains

Which Texas region is located along the coast between the Sabine River and Corpus Christi?

Coastal Plains

Which Texas region has hot summers, mild winters, and high precipitation?

Coastal Plains

Which Texas region covers land in West Texas from the Rio Grande to the Pecos River?

Mountains and Basins

Which Texas region has the highest threat of tornados?

North Central Plains

Which Texas region has the highest chance of seeing a blizzard?

Great Plains

The Texas Hill Country is located in which region?

Great Plains

SpaceX's launch site (Starbase) in Texas is located in which region?

Coastal Plains

What is the highest elevation in Texas?

Guadalupe Peak

The Texas Constitution has many more than the U.S. Constitution.

amendments

Which political belief is supported by BOTH the U.S. and Texas Constitutions?

federalism

Which part of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions ensures individual freedoms?

Bill of Rights

Which branch of government is responsible for ruling on the constitutionality of a law?

Judicial Branch

Which branch of government is responsible for hearing appeals in civil and criminal cases?

Judicial Branch

Which branch of government is responsible for serving as the commander-in-chief of the military?

Executive Branch

What does popular sovereignty mean?

the people rule

We elect people to the state legislature to represent our wishes. What do we call this principle of government?

republicanism

Which two statements BEST describe the principle of separation of powers?

Article 3 establishes the Judicial Branch and its functions and duties. Article 2 creates an Executive Branch and its functions and duties.

Which two statements BEST describe the principle of limited government?

The Texas Legislature must work within the laws of the Texas Constitution. The citizens of Texas have the right to free speech, assembly, and press.