Frontier Clash Vocab Quiz ★ Texas History • 6th & 7th Grade
Form Standard
Texas Revolution Vocabulary Quiz
Test your mastery of key military, defense, and government terms of the Texas frontier.
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Part 1: Frontier Defense & Tactics (Matching 1–5)
5 points each
Match each vocabulary term on the left with its correct historical definition on the right. Write the correct letter in the blank space.
1. Fortified
2. Garrison
3. Bombarded
4. Reconnaissance
5. Skirmish
A. A military scouting mission to gather information about enemy positions.
B. A group of soldiers stationed at a fort or town to guard and protect it.
C. A short, minor fight between small groups of soldiers before a full battle.
D. Strengthened with walls, trenches, or defenses to protect against attack.
E. Attacked continuously with heavy artillery, cannon fire, or shells.
Part 2: Republic Forces & Government (Matching 6–8)
5 points each
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
6. Cavalry
7. Ad interim
8. Annexation
F. The formal addition or absorption of a territory or republic into another nation.
G. Mounted soldiers who fought on horseback during military campaigns.
H. A Latin term describing a temporary government serving for the time being.
Part 3: History in Action (Application 9–10)
10 points each
Complete each historical statement by writing the correct vocabulary word from the quiz on the blank line.
During the siege of the Alamo, General Santa Anna's Mexican army the mission day and night with heavy cannon fire to break down the defenders' spirits.
After nearly ten years as an independent republic, Texas achieved in 1845, officially becoming the 28th state of the United States.
Texas History Assessment • Vocabulary Mastery TEKS §113.18 / §113.19 Revolutions & Republic
Frontier Clash Accommodated Quiz ★ Texas History • 6th & 7th Grade
Accommodated Form
Texas Revolution Vocabulary Check
Use the word bank and clues below to match key Texas history terms.
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Word Bank
Fortified Garrison Bombarded Skirmish Annexation
Part 1: 5-Word Matching
10 points each
Read each definition. Choose the correct letter from the right column and write it in the blank.
1. Fortified
A. A small, quick fight between soldiers before a major battle.
2. Garrison
B. To attack continuously with heavy cannon fire or artillery.
3. Bombarded
C. A group of soldiers stationed at a fort to protect and defend it.
4. Skirmish
D. Strengthened with walls, dirt, and barriers against enemy attack.
5. Annexation
E. The formal joining or addition of a territory to become part of a country.
Part 2: Complete the Sentence
15 points each (Bonus: +5)
Choose the best word from the word bank to complete each historical sentence.
The Texan soldiers inside the Alamo the old mission walls by piling dirt and wood to prepare for Santa Anna's arrival. Hint: Think about making the walls stronger.
Mexican cannons continuously the fortress day after day before launching their final early-morning charge. Hint: Think about shooting cannonballs non-stop.
In December 1845, the United States approved the of Texas, making it the 28th state in the Union. Hint: Think about joining another nation.
Accommodated Learning Support • Chunked 5-Term Vocabulary Grades 6 & 7 Social Studies
Frontier Clash Answer Key ★ Teacher Edition • Grades 6 & 7
Answer Key & Guide
Frontier Clash Answer Key
Master answer key and instructional grading notes for Standard and Accommodated quiz versions.
Texas History
Standard Form (8 Words) 100 Pts Total
Part 1: Defense (5 pts each)
1. Fortified D
2. Garrison B
3. Bombarded E
4. Reconnaissance A
5. Skirmish C
Part 2: Government (5 pts each)
6. Cavalry G
7. Ad interim H
8. Annexation F
Part 3: Context (10 pts each)
bombarded Accept: "bombarding" or past tense
annexation Refers to Texas statehood in 1845
Accommodated Form (5 Words) 100 Pts Total
Part 1: Matching (10 pts each)
1. Fortified D
2. Garrison C
3. Bombarded B
4. Skirmish A
5. Annexation E
Part 2: Sentences (15 pts each)
fortified Clue: making walls stronger
bombarded Clue: cannonballs non-stop
annexation Clue: joining another nation (+5 bonus)
Accommodation Note: Reduces answer choice fatigue by chunking matching to 5 items, highlighting keywords in definitions, and providing sentence hints.
Grades 6 & 7 Instructional Notes & Common Misconceptions
Cavalry vs. Calvary Students frequently misspell or confuse cavalry (horseback soldiers) with calvary (biblical hill). Emphasize: CAV -alry = soldiers who ride cavallos (horses).
Ad Interim Government Latin phrase meaning "in the meantime." Texas formed an ad interim government at Washington-on-the-Brazos in March 1836 with David G. Burnet as temporary president while fighting was ongoing.
Skirmish vs. Battle Help students distinguish a minor skirmish (e.g., the cannon fight at Gonzales or San Jacinto scouting clashes) from full-scale military engagements and sieges.
Grading Standard: Exact spelling preferred; phonetic credit permitted on accommodated forms per IEP guidelines. Texas Social Studies TEKS Grades 6 & 7
