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Texas Republic
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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 two nations signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, agreeing that the Rio Grande as the southern border of Texas.
C
The Texas Rangers won fame for their bravery and skill during the war
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
popular sovereignty
C
checks and balances
D
separation of power
3) Which of the following events occurred during the era of Early Statehood in Texas History?
A
treaty of guadalupe hidalgo
B
industrial growth
C
American
D
population growth
4) Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837?
A
he United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic.
B
Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.
C
The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.
D
Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States.
5) Why did many Texans favor annexation to the United States?
A
Texas would keep 21 million acres of public land
B
Texas could be divided into five states.
C
Texas debts from the republic would be paid.
D
Texas would be a territory rather than a state.
6) What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
A
Peace was established with American Indian tribes.
B
The United States and Mexico ended their conflict
C
Americans agreed to admit Texas into the union
D
Texas gained independence from Mexico.
7) w did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?
A
Many U.S. southerners moved to Texas.
B
New borders were established for Texas.
C
Texas was admitted to the United States union.
D
The practice of enslaving people was expanded.
8) Which phrase on the advertisement shows that Texans had negative feelings towards the Mexican army?
A
success of American arms
B
battles fought
C
treacheries and cruelties
D
heroine of Ft. Brown
9) Revolution : the Republic of Texas :: ___________ : State of Texas
A
Annexation
B
Slavery
C
Debts
D
Immigration
10) Which areas of Texas were home to a majority of the state’s slaveholders?
A
South and East Texas
B
South and West 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
designated as the Rio Grande
B
disputed for many more years
C
marked with the building of a fence
D
established at the Nueces River
12) Which of the following motivated President Polk to favor admitting Texas into the Union?
A
His anger with the government of Mexico
B
His goal of peace with foreign powers
C
His desire to limit the expansion of slavery
D
His belief in Manifest Destiny
13) What area did the Germans immigrate to?
A
Mexico
B
Hill Country
C
Great Plains
D
Coast of Texas
14) What became the border of Texas according to the Compromise of 1850
A
Brazos
B
Rio Grande
C
Coastal Waters
D
Nueces River
15) Which issue most likely influenced the voting pattern?
A
Threat of war with Spain
B
Competition for rail lines
C
Battle of the Alamo
D
Expansion of slavery
16) Which characteristic of the Early Statehood era?
A
a support of new Texas immigration
B
an expansion of new industry in Texas
C
a spirit of compromise between nations and people
D
an eagerness for conflict
17) 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. What is the correct order?
A
II, I, IV, III
B
I, II, IV, III
C
I, II, III, IV
D
II, I, III, IV
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