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TEXES Social Studies 7-12 Exam
Questions with Answers latest
Comanche Ans: Native American tribe that lived in
Central Texas, mastered the use of horses during battle,
and were a nomadic people that lived in tepees.
Caddo Ans: Native American tribe that live in Eastern
Texas. Hunted buffalo and had permanent homes that
were made of wood frames with mud packed walls &
built ceremonial mounds
Coahuiltecan Ans: An accumulation of Native American
tribes that lived in South Texas. They shared a common
language and cultural characteristics. They were nomadic
hunters and gathers
Alonso Alvares de Pineda Ans: (1519) was the first to
explore Texas. He mapped the coast of TX & surrounding
coastlines.
Cabeza de Vaca Ans: First European explore in Texas
Coronado Ans: Was in search of the :Seven Cities of Gold"
in Cibola. Returned to Mexico in 1542 unsuccessful, BUT
he paved the way for further European influence on
Texas lands.
Fort St. Louis (1685) Ans: First permanent colony in
Texas; discovered by Sieurde LaSalle (French). It was
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abandoned in 1688; spurred Spanish exploration and
colonization of TX to solidify their land claims against
the french.
When Mexico gained independence from Spain Ans: The
constitution of Mexico was ratified in 1842 to have a
libral policy of immigration & allowed any head of
household (no matter immigrant status or race) to claim
Mexican land. This also encouraged the settlers to fight
the Comanche for control of northern lands
Stephen F. Austin Ans: Took his fathers place and led
300 settlers , "The Old Three Hundred",to settle in Texas
What led up to the Texas Revolutionary War? Ans: The
Ratio of Anglos to native Mexicans was 4 to 1.
Difference in Culture and trade with America
1830- Mexican Congress passed legislation that forbid
America immigration into Texas
Significance of March 2, 1836 ? Ans: Texas Declaration of
Independence; Republic of Texas was formed
"Remember the Alamo" Ans: 180-250 defenders died,
including colonel William Travis, Davy Crockett, and Jim
Bowie
Battle of San Jacinto Ans: Turing point of the Texas
Revolution (led by Sam Houston). Santa Anna was
captured and help captive for 6 months; the Mexican
government disowned and replaced him.
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) Ans: Feb. 2, 1848 it
was signed and ended Mexican American Was; exchanged
northern lands (CA, NV, UT, AR) & TX independence for
$18 Million. The Rio Grande = Southern boarder
December 29, 1845 Ans: U.S. annexed Texas as the 28th
state
Compromise of 1850 (TX) Ans: Texas sold large portion
of land to federal government for $10 million to cover
Texas Revolutionary debt
Thorton Affair Ans: April 25, 1846 Mexican military
forces engaged U.S. patrol killing 16 U.S. soldiers; START
OF THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
Texas in the Civil War Ans: Feb. 1, 1861 TX succeeded
from the Union & joined the Confederate States of
America
Main Goal: supply confederate states with supplies =
"storehouse of the confederacy"
Railroads in Texas Ans: made it easier for cattle and
forestry to be shipped.
Dallas and Ft. Worth became large trading centers for
goods
Spindletop Ans: Jan. 10, 1901 oil derrick in East Texas
struck oil and produced over 100,000 barrels of oil a day
that brought investors and speculators to Texas with
money and jobs.
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Lyndon B. Johnson Ans: succeeded to establish a major
section of the new NASA program in TX.
Opportunity Cost Ans: What the individual DIDN'T do in
order to complete the activity they are currently doing.
next best opportunity
Mercantilism Ans: - The more gold a nation has, the
better and stronger its economy and global power.
- a nations wealth is determined by the amount of its
exports compare to the amount of its imports
- European nations would seek out colonies that could
provide more raw materials to produce goods and reduce
their imports from other countries
-THE FOCUS WAS ON ENRICHING THE PARENT COUNTRY
Capitalism Ans: the resources used to produce goods are
privately owned and operated to make a profit; free
individuals used their resources to dictate price, demand,
quality, and quantity through purchasing of products
Allows more social mobility.
consumers will seek out the goods that best serve their
well being, forcing producers to produce high quality
goods at low prices.
Adam Smith Ans: Father of Capitalism; Wrote "An Inquiry
into the Nature & causes of the Wealth of Nations" that
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TEXES Social Studies 7-12 Exam
Questions with Answers latest
Comanche Ans: Native American tribe that lived in
Central Texas, mastered the use of horses during battle,
and were a nomadic people that lived in tepees.
Caddo Ans: Native American tribe that live in Eastern
Texas. Hunted buffalo and had permanent homes that
were made of wood frames with mud packed walls &
built ceremonial mounds
Coahuiltecan Ans: An accumulation of Native American
tribes that lived in South Texas. They shared a common
language and cultural characteristics. They were nomadic
hunters and gathers
Alonso Alvares de Pineda Ans: (1519) was the first to
explore Texas. He mapped the coast of TX & surrounding
coastlines.
Cabeza de Vaca Ans: First European explore in Texas
Coronado Ans: Was in search of the :Seven Cities of Gold"
in Cibola. Returned to Mexico in 1542 unsuccessful, BUT
he paved the way for further European influence on
Texas lands.
Fort St. Louis (1685) Ans: First permanent colony in
Texas; discovered by Sieurde LaSalle (French). It was
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abandoned in 1688; spurred Spanish exploration and
colonization of TX to solidify their land claims against
the french.
When Mexico gained independence from Spain Ans: The
constitution of Mexico was ratified in 1842 to have a
libral policy of immigration & allowed any head of
household (no matter immigrant status or race) to claim
Mexican land. This also encouraged the settlers to fight
the Comanche for control of northern lands
Stephen F. Austin Ans: Took his fathers place and led
300 settlers , "The Old Three Hundred",to settle in Texas
What led up to the Texas Revolutionary War? Ans: The
Ratio of Anglos to native Mexicans was 4 to 1.
Difference in Culture and trade with America
1830- Mexican Congress passed legislation that forbid
America immigration into Texas
Significance of March 2, 1836 ? Ans: Texas Declaration of
Independence; Republic of Texas was formed
"Remember the Alamo" Ans: 180-250 defenders died,
including colonel William Travis, Davy Crockett, and Jim
Bowie
Battle of San Jacinto Ans: Turing point of the Texas
Revolution (led by Sam Houston). Santa Anna was
captured and help captive for 6 months; the Mexican
government disowned and replaced him.
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) Ans: Feb. 2, 1848 it
was signed and ended Mexican American Was; exchanged
northern lands (CA, NV, UT, AR) & TX independence for
$18 Million. The Rio Grande = Southern boarder
December 29, 1845 Ans: U.S. annexed Texas as the 28th
state
Compromise of 1850 (TX) Ans: Texas sold large portion
of land to federal government for $10 million to cover
Texas Revolutionary debt
Thorton Affair Ans: April 25, 1846 Mexican military
forces engaged U.S. patrol killing 16 U.S. soldiers; START
OF THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
Texas in the Civil War Ans: Feb. 1, 1861 TX succeeded
from the Union & joined the Confederate States of
America
Main Goal: supply confederate states with supplies =
"storehouse of the confederacy"
Railroads in Texas Ans: made it easier for cattle and
forestry to be shipped.
Dallas and Ft. Worth became large trading centers for
goods
Spindletop Ans: Jan. 10, 1901 oil derrick in East Texas
struck oil and produced over 100,000 barrels of oil a day
that brought investors and speculators to Texas with
money and jobs.
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Lyndon B. Johnson Ans: succeeded to establish a major
section of the new NASA program in TX.
Opportunity Cost Ans: What the individual DIDN'T do in
order to complete the activity they are currently doing.
next best opportunity
Mercantilism Ans: - The more gold a nation has, the
better and stronger its economy and global power.
- a nations wealth is determined by the amount of its
exports compare to the amount of its imports
- European nations would seek out colonies that could
provide more raw materials to produce goods and reduce
their imports from other countries
-THE FOCUS WAS ON ENRICHING THE PARENT COUNTRY
Capitalism Ans: the resources used to produce goods are
privately owned and operated to make a profit; free
individuals used their resources to dictate price, demand,
quality, and quantity through purchasing of products
Allows more social mobility.
consumers will seek out the goods that best serve their
well being, forcing producers to produce high quality
goods at low prices.
Adam Smith Ans: Father of Capitalism; Wrote "An Inquiry
into the Nature & causes of the Wealth of Nations" that
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