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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
The two nations signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, agreeing that the Rio Grande as the southern border of Texas.
B
The Texas Rangers won fame for their bravery and skill during the war
C
Texas women helped the war effort by joining the troops as cooks.
D
Not all United States citizens were pleased with the results of the Mexican War.
2) Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people?
A
popular sovereignty
B
federalism
C
separation of power
D
checks and balances
3) Which of the following events occurred during the era of Early Statehood in Texas History?
A
industrial growth
B
population growth
C
treaty of guadalupe hidalgo
D
American
4) Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837?
A
Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.
B
Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States.
C
he United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic.
D
The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.
5) Why did many Texans favor annexation to the United States?
A
Texas would be a territory rather than a state.
B
Texas could be divided into five states.
C
Texas would keep 21 million acres of public land
D
Texas debts from the republic would be paid.
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
Peace was established with American Indian tribes.
D
Americans agreed to admit Texas into the union
7) w did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?
A
Texas was admitted to the United States union.
B
Many U.S. southerners moved to Texas.
C
New borders were established for Texas.
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
treacheries and cruelties
C
heroine of Ft. Brown
D
battles fought
9) Revolution : the Republic of Texas :: ___________ : State of Texas
A
Annexation
B
Slavery
C
Immigration
D
Debts
10) Which areas of Texas were home to a majority of the state’s slaveholders?
A
South and West Texas
B
North and West Texas
C
South and East Texas
D
East and West Texas
11) As a result of the U.S.-Mexican War, the southern boundary of Texas was —
A
disputed for many more years
B
designated as the Rio Grande
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 desire to limit the expansion of slavery
B
His anger with the government of Mexico
C
His belief in Manifest Destiny
D
His goal of peace with foreign powers
13) What area did the Germans immigrate to?
A
Hill Country
B
Mexico
C
Coast of Texas
D
Great Plains
14) What became the border of Texas according to the Compromise of 1850
A
Nueces River
B
Coastal Waters
C
Rio Grande
D
Brazos
15) Which issue most likely influenced the voting pattern?
A
Expansion of slavery
B
Competition for rail lines
C
Battle of the Alamo
D
Threat of war with Spain
16) Which characteristic of the Early Statehood era?
A
a spirit of compromise between nations and people
B
a support of new Texas immigration
C
an eagerness for conflict
D
an expansion of new industry in Texas
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
II, I, III, IV
C
I, II, III, IV
D
I, II, IV, III
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