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Texas Studies 7
Pre-AP
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First Semester
2016–2017
Code #: 4171
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Texas Studies 7 Pre-AP, Sem 1
During this era, the Spanish worked to establish control of Texas. They
built missions, forts, and other settlements. Their efforts sometimes
resulted in conflict with American Indians, the French, and others.
1
Texas History
Which era in Texas history is described in the passage?
A
Spanish-Mexican Revolution
B
Age of Contact
C
Spanish Colonial
D
Early Statehood
The delegates met on March 1, to draft the Texas Declaration of
Independence and the Constitution for the Republic of Texas.
They also organized the temporary government for the Republic
and selected leaders until elections could be held.
2
What principles of government are described in the passage?
A
Limited government and federalism
B
Individual rights, and checks and balances
C
Republicanism and popular sovereignty
D
Checks and balances, and separation of powers
The Mexican Constitution of 1824
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1. The Mexican Nation is forever free and independent of the Spanish government and
every other power.
2. Its territory consists of that which was formerly called the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
3. The religion of the Mexican Nation is, and will always be, the Roman Catholic
Apostolic. The Nation will protect it by wise and just laws and prohibits the exercise of
any other religion whatsoever.
4. The Mexican Nation adopts a popular representative and federal republic as its form of
government.
Which individual right was denied to Anglo settlers under the Mexican Constitution of 1824?
A
Right to vote
B
Freedom of religion
C
Right to bear arms
D
Freedom of assembly
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Texas Studies 7 Pre-AP, Sem 1
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No state on the continent is more
[highly] favored by nature, in fertility of
the soil and in favorable climate than
Texas, or presents a like combination of
natural advantages.
—Mary Austin Holley,
Texas author
In the early 1800s, so many people
left their homes in the United States to
come to Texas that “G.T.T.”
(Gone To Texas) signs became
common.
McDougal Littell
Which sentence best explains why so many people came to Texas during the early 1800s?
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A
The United States bought the Texas territory after the Louisiana Purchase.
B
The United States did not have enough fertile land to grow cotton.
C
Many people in the United States were trying to escape the War of 1812.
D
The ability to purchase land was an opportunity for many people to create new lives.
Which document settled the boundary dispute between Texas and Mexico?
A
Mexican Constitution of 1824
B
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
C
Treaty of Velasco
D
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
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Page 3 of 10
EXAMPLE ITEMS Texas Studies 7 Pre-AP, Sem 1
American Indian Cultural Groups of Texas
Karankawas
Coahuiltecans
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Apaches
Comanches
Kiowas
Tonkawas
 Lived in the Great Plains and North
Central Plains regions
 Hunted buffalo
 Skilled on horseback
 Nomadic
Pueblo
Jumanos
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Lived in West Texas
Grew crops near the Rio Grande
Built adobe houses
Built permanent villages
Southeastern
Caddos
Wichitas
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Lived along creeks and rivers
Rotated crops to preserve the soil
Built permanent villages
Tattooed their bodies
Gulf
Plains
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Lived near the Gulf Coast
Hunter-gatherers
Moved each season
Nomadic
Both the Plains and Pueblo American Indians —
A
were nomadic Indians who moved seasonally
B
lived in deserts near present-day El Paso
C
built canoes to fish in the ocean
D
depended on natural resources to survive
In order to succeed, the new missions would need a steady stream of
supplies. Spain began looking for a suitable midpoint for supply caravans
traveling from central Mexico to East Texas. Father Antonio de
Buenaventura y Olivares was stationed at Mission San Juan Bautista on
the Rio Grande. He suggested that Spain should build the support post
near the San Antonio River. He and Martin de Alarcón were given
permission to establish the much-needed midpoint settlement.
7
Source: Celebrating Texas
Which event is described in this passage?
A
1519: First Spanish Settlement
B
1689: Exploration of Texas
C
1716: Founding of Nacogdoches
D
1718: Founding of San Antonio
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Texas Studies 7 Pre-AP, Sem 1
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Source: www.county.org
Hispanics make up a majority of the population along the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Which
geographic reason best explains this population trend?
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A
A shared border between Mexico and Texas
B
Job opportunities in Mexico
C
A progressive Rio Grande Valley culture
D
Trade opportunities with South America
How do people maintain their cultural heritage?
A
Land purchases
B
Migration
C
Elections
D
Religious ceremonies
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Page 5 of 10
EXAMPLE ITEMS Texas Studies 7 Pre-AP, Sem 1
10
What was Moses Austin’s major contribution to the settlement of Texas?
A
He was the only Mexican empresario to found a colony in Texas.
B
He was the first to obtain permission to bring Anglo American settlers to Spanish Texas.
C
He persuaded many Mexicans to immigrate to Texas.
D
He served as Texas representative to the Congress that wrote the Constitution of 1824.
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Missions
Catholic heritage
Routes of first Texas roads
Cattle ranching traditions
What is the best title for the graphic organizer?
A
Spanish Influences in Texas
B
French Influences in Texas
C
American Influences in Texas
D
German Influences in Texas
America to the Rescue!
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Event
Cause
Boundary dispute with
Mexico
Mexico did not recognize
the independence of
Texas
Texas money had no
value
Texas did not have money
to pay its debts
Effect
Texas needed support of
the U.S. army
?
How was Texas able to pay its debts after gaining independence from Mexico?
A
The United States agreed to pay the debts of the Texans.
B
Texas leaders received a loan from Spain.
C
Texas sold a third of its land to the United States for $10 million.
D
Mexico forgave the debt owed by Texas because Mexico lost the war.
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Texas Studies 7 Pre-AP, Sem 1
13
The flag shown represents which battle?
A
Battle of Gonzales
B
Battle of the Alamo
C
Battle of San Jacinto
D
Battle of Turtle Bayou
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I.
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A.
B.
C.
D.
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Clearing forests
Establishing missions
Securing shelter
Introducing new plants and animals
Which heading best completes the outline?
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A
How Early Settlers Adapted to Life in Texas
B
Building Canals for Irrigation
C
The Decline of the American Indian Populations
D
Negative Changes to the Environment
Which Texas leader commanded the troops during the Massacre at Goliad?
A
Sam Houston
B
James Fannin
C
Juan Seguín
D
William Travis
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Texas Studies 7 Pre-AP, Sem 1
16
Spaniards
search for the
city of Cibola
Hernán Cortéz
conquers
Mexico
?
European
Exploration
La Salle
establishes
Fort St. Louis
Colum bus
reaches the
Am ericas
The
Colum bian
Exchange
begins
Which choice best completes the graphic organizer?
A
Cabeza de Vaca explores the interior of Texas
B
Stephen F. Austin brings the “Old 300” to Texas
C
Mexico fights for independence from Spain
D
The Cherokee Nation settles along the Sabine River
Report from Manuel de Mier y Terán, 1828, to the Mexican Government
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“...As one covers the distance across Texas, he will note that: Mexican influence…is
almost nothing. And indeed, there are 10 foreigners to every one Mexican. North
Americans in the town maintain an English school, and send their children north for
further education. Meanwhile, the incoming stream of new settlers is unceasing…”
Which statement is supported by the Mier y Terán report?
A
The Mexican population outnumbered the Anglo population.
B
The Americans were improving the lives of the Mexicans.
C
The Mexican population was adapting to American culture.
D
The Americans were not trying to adapt to the Mexican culture.
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Texas Studies 7 Pre-AP, Sem 1
Austin
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Natural Regions in Texas
Source: HMH
This landmark is found in which subregion?
A
Rolling Plains
B
Mountains and Basins
C
High Plains
D
Edwards Plateau
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Texas Studies 7 Pre-AP, Sem 1
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1
2
3
4
Which statement best describes the region shown in visual 4?
A
The region is located near the coastline.
B
The region has a high population density.
C
The region receives very little precipitation.
D
The region is suitable for agricultural development.
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Texas Studies 7 Pre-AP, Sem 1
Motivations for Settling Texas (1685-1836)
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1
2
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To convert American Indians
to Catholicism
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To provide protection from
attacks by American Indians
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To increase the empire’s
wealth
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To encourage economic
development
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To compete against France
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To populate their northern
territory
The Chart represents settlers from which two nations?
A
(1) Spain, (2) Mexico
B
(1) Mexico, (2) England
C
(1) Mexico, (2) United States
D
(1) Spain, (2) Germany
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EXAMPLE ITEMS Texas Studies 7 Pre-AP, Sem 1
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Answer
SE
Process Skills
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Answer
SE
Process Skills
1
1 C
7.1A
21B
11
11 A
7.19C
21C
2
2 C
7.14A
21B
12
12 C
7.4B
21C
3
3 B
7.2D
21B
13
13 A
7.3C
21C
4
4 D
7.11A
21C
14
14 A
7.10A
21B
5
5 C
7.4C
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15
15 B
7.3B
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6
6 D
7.2A
21C
16
16 A
7.2B
21C
7
7 D
7.1C
21C
17
17 D
7.3A
21C
8
8 A
7.8B
21C
18
18 D
7.9A
21C
9
9 D
7.19B
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19
19 D
7.9B
21C
10
10 B
7.2E
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20
20 A
7.2F
21C
Minimum points
required to achieve
mastery category
Total questions on test: 20
Objectives measured: 20
Items
Points
Questions measuring this objective
7.1A
1
1
1
-
1
7.14A
1
1
1
-
2
7.2D
1
1
1
-
3
7.11A
1
1
1
-
4
7.4C
1
1
1
-
5
7.2A
1
1
1
-
6
7.1C
1
1
1
-
7
7.8B
1
1
1
-
8
7.19B
1
1
1
-
9
7.2E
1
1
1
-
10
7.19C
1
1
1
-
11
7.4B
1
1
1
-
12
7.3C
1
1
1
-
13
7.10A
1
1
1
-
14
7.3B
1
1
1
-
15
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