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Unit 7: Early Statehood And Government
Test Description: Unit 7: Early Statehood and Government
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1) Which of the following statements is an example of a political effect of the Mexican War?
A
The Texas Rangers won fame for their bravery and skill during the war
B
Not all United States citizens were pleased with the results of the Mexican War.
C
The two nations signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, agreeing that the Rio Grande as the southern border of Texas.
D
Texas women helped the war effort by joining the troops as cooks.
2) Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people?
A
Separation of powers
B
Checks and balances
C
Federalism
D
Popular sovereignty
3) Which of the following events occurred during the era of Early Statehood in Texas History?
A
Outbreak of a civil war
B
Preparation for world war
C
Population expansion
D
A Industrial growth
4) Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837?
A
The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.
B
Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.
C
The United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic.
D
Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States.
5) Why did many Texans favor annexation to the United States?
A
Texas could be divided into five states.
B
Texas would be a territory rather than a state.
C
Texas debts from the republic would be paid.
D
Texas would keep 21 million acres of public land.
6) What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
A
The United States and Mexico ended their conflict.
B
Texas gained independence from Mexico.
C
Americans agreed to admit Texas into the union.
D
Peace was established with American Indian tribes.
7) I. Shots fired by both sides north of Rio Grande II. The United States declares war on Mexico III. General Zachary Taylor defeats Santa Anna IV. Thousands of Texans volunteer to serve during the war Which sequence is the correct chronologica
A
II, I, III, IV
B
I, II, IV, III
C
II, I, IV, III
D
I, II, III, IV
8) How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?
A
The practice of enslaving people was expanded.
B
Texas was admitted to the United States union.
C
New borders were established for Texas.
D
Many U.S. southerners moved to Texas.
9) Revolution : the Republic of Texas :: ___________ : State of Texas
A
Slavery
B
Debts
C
Annexation
D
Immigration
10) Which areas of Texas were home to a majority of the state’s slaveholders?
A
South and West Texas
B
South and East Texas
C
North and West Texas
D
East and West Texas
11) As a result of the U.S.-Mexican War, the southern boundary of Texas was —
A
established at the Nueces River
B
disputed for many more years
C
marked with the building of a fence
D
designated as the Rio Grande
12) Which of the following motivated President Polk to favor admitting Texas into the Union?
A
His goal of peace with foreign powers
B
His belief in Manifest Destiny
C
His desire to limit the expansion of slavery
D
His anger with the government of Mexico
13) German immigrates relocated to what part of Texas
A
West
B
South
C
North
D
Central
14) What area of land did that United States gain through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago
A
Louisiana Purchase
B
Mexican Cession
C
Gadsdan Purchas
D
The Land Grant of 1890
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