HIST 2301: Texas History
Exam 2
Students will need to complete an exam based on the items below. You will need to type up your
responses and submit them via Canvas is a Word or PDF document. Keep in mind that these will run
through Turnitin and any instances of plagiarism will be reported to the Dean of Students and academic
penalties will follow in accordance with the policies outlined in the Concourse Syllabus. Keep in mind
that all information needs to be presented in your own words and on your own terms. I strongly
encourage you to read the “Preparing for Exams: Helpful Advice” document before completing your
exam. There is also a provided template that may help you organize your information before
completing this assignment. Please feel free to use it as you see fit. If you have any questions, please
let me know in advance before completing your exam.
Identification/Significance (10 Points Each)
Select six of the following terms to discuss as part of your exam. Remember, it is important to identify
the term as well as discuss its significance to the overall arc of Texas history. Remember, it is important
to be thorough and illustrate your full understanding of each of the items you choose. Be sure to
thoroughly relate these items to Texas History.
Runaway Scrape
Goliad Massacre
“Black Bean” Incident
Córdova Rebellion
Council House Massacre
Cowboy Stike of 1883
James S. Hogg
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Redeemers
Essay (40 Points)
Select one of the following prompts and write an essay as part of your exam. Remember, it is important
to be thorough in your work and really illustrate what you have learned, know, and understand about
the topic.
Discuss the main similarities and differences between the policies of Sam Houston and those or
Mirabeau Lamar, and describe the consequences of those policies.
Discuss at least three major problems and/or developments in Texas-Mexico relations during the era of
the Republic of Texas.
Discuss the major social, economic, and political developments on the home front during the Civil War.
Be sure to use specific examples to support your claims.
What were at least three goals of Congressional Reconstruction, and to what extent were they achieved
in Texas?
What were some of the major economic problems that Texas farmers faced during 1876-1898, and
what measures were taken to resolve these issues?
