Which statement correctly demonstrates the role that slavery played across different eras of Texas history?(1 point) Responses Opposition to slavery led most Texan voters to embrace the Republican Party. Opposition to slavery led most Texan voters to embrace the Republican Party. The presence of slavery slowed the growth of cotton and cattle as important exports. The presence of slavery slowed the growth of cotton and cattle as important exports. After Mexico outlawed slavery, the desire to maintain slavery in Texas contributed to the decision to declare independence from Mexico. After Mexico outlawed slavery, the desire to maintain slavery in Texas contributed to the decision to declare independence from Mexico. Both Spain and then Mexico used legalized slavery as a way to encourage White settlers to move to Texas from the United States. Both Spain and then Mexico used legalized slavery as a way to encourage White settlers to move to Texas from the United States.
After Mexico outlawed slavery, the desire to maintain slavery in Texas contributed to the decision to declare independence from Mexico.
What was the purpose of the meeting that occurred at Washington-on-the-Brazos in 1836?(1 point) Responses to establish Texas as an independent republic to establish Texas as an independent republic to discuss the abolition of slavery in Texas to discuss the abolition of slavery in Texas to discuss plans to annex Mexico to discuss plans to annex Mexico to discuss a plan for Texas rejoining the United States
to establish Texas as an independent republic
How do Texas manufacturers typically send products to destinations around the world?(1 point) Responses They send products by air. They send products by air. They mail products around the world. They mail products around the world. They drive their products across the country. They drive their products across the country. They ship products from ports in the Coastal Plains region.
They ship products from ports in the Coastal Plains region.
Which area of Texas is considered to be the most liberal?(1 point) Responses Fort Worth Fort Worth Lubbock Lubbock Austin Austin Galveston
Austin
Apache and Comanche camped near which landforms to provide protection from attacks?(1 point) Responses canyons and mountains canyons and mountains lakes and forest lakes and forest coast and bayous coast and bayous plains and rivers
canyons and mountains
Which industry resulted in a growth of military fields and commercial airports across Texas?(1 point) Responses the aeronautics industry the aeronautics industry the steamboat industry the steamboat industry the automobile industry the automobile industry the railroad industry
the aeronautics industry
“All of a sudden, a chunk of mud came out of the six-inch hole with an explosion just like a canon [cannon] popping off.” —Al Hamill, Beaumont, Texas, January 10, 1901 What modification to the environment resulted from Hamill's description?(1 point) Responses the extraction of large quantities of oil from the Spindletop oil field in Beaumont the extraction of large quantities of oil from the Spindletop oil field in Beaumont construction of the first oil derrick in Corsicana construction of the first oil derrick in Corsicana construction of a dam by the LCRA on the lower Colorado River construction of a dam by the LCRA on the lower Colorado River completion of the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos, and Colorado Railway outside of Houston
the extraction of large quantities of oil from the Spindletop oil field in Beaumont
Why have descendants of the Esto’k Gna had such a difficult time saving their sacred cultural sites and artifacts along the Rio Grande?(1 point) Responses They have not been recognized as an Indigenous group by the U.S. government. They have not been recognized as an Indigenous group by the U.S. government. Their most sacred site was submerged underwater after International Falcon Reservoir was constructed in the 1950s. Their most sacred site was submerged underwater after International Falcon Reservoir was constructed in the 1950s. They do not have leaders willing to challenge industrial and government projects that threaten their sacred sites. They do not have leaders willing to challenge industrial and government projects that threaten their sacred sites. Their most sacred site is in Mexico, where they have no authority to save it. Their most sacred site is in Mexico, where they have no authority to save it.
Their most sacred site was submerged underwater after International Falcon Reservoir was constructed in the 1950s.
In 1–2 sentences, discuss the role that current events play in shaping the interpretations that historians form of the past and the historical narratives that they create.(2 points)
Current events play a significant role in shaping the interpretations of historians as they provide new perspectives, evidence, and context that can challenge existing narratives and influence the way history is understood and presented to the public. Additionally, current events may also prompt historians to reevaluate the past in light of contemporary issues and concerns.
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Current events shape the interpretations of historians and the historical narratives they create by providing new perspectives, evidence, and context that challenge existing narratives and influence the understanding of history.
Current events shape the interpretations of historians and the historical narratives they create by providing new perspectives, evidence, and context that challenge existing narratives and influence the understanding of history.
Yes, that is a concise and accurate summary. Current events have a profound impact on historians' interpretations as they introduce new information and perspectives that can challenge existing narratives and lead to a reevaluation of the past.
In 3–5 sentences, compare how the physical characteristics of two regions in Texas define the activities of the people who live there.(4 points)
Two contrasting regions in Texas are the Coastal Plains and the Trans-Pecos region. The Coastal Plains, with its access to the Gulf of Mexico, is characterized by flat, fertile land, making it ideal for agriculture. This region is known for its thriving fishing and farming industries. On the other hand, the Trans-Pecos region, with its rugged mountains and arid climate, is less conducive to farming. Instead, people living in this region engage in activities such as ranching, hunting, and tourism. The physical characteristics of these regions directly shape and define the economic activities and livelihoods of the people who inhabit them.
Historian Skills and Texas Geography Unit Test - Connexus Sept. 2023
1. Historical context is best defined as
-- the background details that explain what other things were going on at the time of the historical event.
2. What is the benefit of using both primary and secondary source material when studying historical events?
-- The give a more complete understanding of the past.
3. Why do historians use information from biased documents?
-- Understanding an author's beliefs help them get a feel for the main ideas of the time.
4. Which main evens are most likely included in the era names Age of Contact (1519-1689)?
-- violent encounters between Native Americans and Spanish explorers.
5. Which statement correctly demonstrates the role that slavery played across different eras of Texas history?
-- After Mexico outlawed slavery, the desire to maintain slavery in Texas contributed to the decision to declare independence from Mexico.
6. What was the purpose of the meeting that occurred at Washington-on-the-Brazos in 1836?
-- to establish Texas as an independent republic
7. How do Texas manufacturers typically send products to destinations around the world?
-- They ship products from ports in the Coastal Plains region.
8. Which area of Texas is considered to be the most liberal?
-- Austin
9. Apache and Comanche camped near which landforms to provide protection from attacks?
-- canyons and mountains
10. Which industry resulted in a growth of military fields and commercial airports across Texas?
-- the aeronautics industry
11. "All of a sudden, a chunk of mud came out of the six-inch hole with an explosion just like a canon [cannon] popping off." What modification to the environment resulted from Hamill's description?
-- the extraction of large quantities of oil from Spindletop oil field in Beaumont
12. Why have descendants of the Esto'k Gna had such a difficult time saving their sacred cultural sites and artifacts along the Rio Grands?
-- They have not been recognized as an Indigenous group by the U.S. government.
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