Social Studies 240 Questions With Solutions
Which of the following battles marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution? The Battle
of Gonzales in 1835
The Texas Revolution began at the Battle of Gonzales in 1835.
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the first French explo...
Which of the following battles marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution? The Battle
of Gonzales in 1835
The Texas Revolution began at the Battle of Gonzales in 1835.
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the first French explorers of North
America? discover a western sea route to trade with Asia
Jacques Cartier was the first Frenchman to explore North America. He was sent in 1534, by
commission of the French king, to find a western passage to the lucrative markets of Asia. A
secondary goal of Cartier, and subsequent French explorers, was establishing land claims for
France. Eventually the land claims proved to be profitable and the hope of finding a western
passage was discarded. As more French explorers claimed North American land and established
forts for France, French missionaries and adventurers migrated to the New World to convert
Indians and capitalize on the emerging lucrative fur trade.
Which of the following nomadic Native American tribes utilized European horses in their buffalo
hunting and during military activities? Comanche
, Social Studies 240 Questions With Solutions
Comanche Indians were known as fierce warriors who mastered the use of horses during battle
and while hunting. They were a nomadic tribe that relied mainly on buffalo hunts and foraging
for food and sustenance.
Which of the following Native American tribes was located in the southeastern United States and
is believed to have had no centralized government? Cherokee
The Cherokee were located in southeastern United States and had no central government.
Which of the following tribes were located in North America? Mohicans- The Mohicans
were located in northeastern North America, around the Hudson River.
Iroquois- The Iroquois were originally located in upstate New York, but eventually were spread
throughout the northeastern US and eastern Canada.
Cherokee- The Cherokee were located in the southeastern United States.
Who invested in the first voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492? Ferdinand and
Isabella
, Social Studies 240 Questions With Solutions
Ferdinand and Isabella funded Columbus' first voyage to the Americas.
Which of the following European powers first settled Manhattan, New York? The
Netherlands
The Netherlands (sometimes called Holland or the Dutch) purchased the island of Manhattan
from the local Indians and established a trading port in 1613. New York was originally called
"New Amsterdam."
Which of the following hunted and trapped beaver in the lucrative fur trade in North America?
the French
The French, in search of fur, explored the land around the Great Lakes and down the Mississippi
River and eventually settled the land. French settlements and forts focused on establishing trade
relations with the local Indian tribes; the French did not want to establish agricultural settlements
and fight with Indians over land claims. The priority of trading with the Indians over land claims
resulted in generally positive relationships between the French settlers and Native Americans
they encountered.
, Social Studies 240 Questions With Solutions
Which of the following flags never flew over Texas? Great Britain
The country of Great Britain never laid claim to the lands in Texas.
Which of the following is thought to be the first Mesoamerican civilization? Olmec
The Olmec civilization was the first Mesoamerican civilization.
Spain's desire to cultivate a thriving colony in the land of Texas resulted in which of the
following? Establishment of an immigration policy where "empresarios" would be given
land in exchange for recruiting settlers to immigrate to Texas
Spain's desire to increase the Spanish population in Texas led Spain to create a lucrative
immigration system. Settlers would be given hundreds of acres of land and Spanish citizenship
simply for relocating to Texas. This led to many Europeans and Americans migrating to Texas to
get their own land.
Which of the following best describes the Hopi tribe? resided in compact villages called
pueblos
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