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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
Not all United States citizens were pleased with the results of the Mexican War.
B
The Texas Rangers won fame for their bravery and skill during the 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
Federalism
B
Checks and balances
C
Separation of powers
D
Popular sovereignty
3) Which of the following events occurred during the era of Early Statehood in Texas History?
A
Population expansion
B
Outbreak of a civil war
C
Preparation for world war
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 debts from the republic would be paid.
B
Texas would be a territory rather than a state.
C
Texas would keep 21 million acres of public land.
D
Texas could be divided into five states.
6) What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
A
Americans agreed to admit Texas into the union.
B
Peace was established with American Indian tribes.
C
Texas gained independence from Mexico.
D
The United States and Mexico ended their conflict.
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
Many U.S. southerners moved to Texas.
B
The practice of enslaving people was expanded.
C
New borders were established for Texas.
D
Texas was admitted to the United States union.
9) Revolution : the Republic of Texas :: ___________ : State of Texas
A
Annexation
B
Immigration
C
Slavery
D
Debts
10) Which areas of Texas were home to a majority of the state’s slaveholders?
A
South and East Texas
B
East and West Texas
C
North and West Texas
D
South and West Texas
11) As a result of the U.S.-Mexican War, the southern boundary of Texas was —
A
marked with the building of a fence
B
designated as the Rio Grande
C
established at the Nueces River
D
disputed for many more years
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 desire to limit the expansion of slavery
C
His belief in Manifest Destiny
D
His anger with the government of Mexico
13) German immigrates relocated to what part of Texas
A
South
B
West
C
Central
D
North
14) What area of land did that United States gain through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago
A
Mexican Cession
B
Louisiana Purchase
C
The Land Grant of 1890
D
Gadsdan Purchas
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