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Unit 8A Early Statehood
Test Description: Early Statehood
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1) Why were Texans excited about the war with Mexico?
A
Most Texans hoped they would finally win their independence from Mexico.
B
Many Texans believed that the war with Mexico would give them revenge for the deaths of their countrymen who died during the
C
Many Texans believed that the war with Mexico would encourage the United States to allow Texas to be annexed
D
Many Texans believed that the war with Mexico would encourage Santa Anna and his soldiers to leave Texas.
2) 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
Texas women helped the war effort by joining the troops as cooks.
C
The two nations signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, agreeing that the Rio Grande as the southern border of Texas.
D
The Texas Rangers won fame for their bravery and skill during the war.
3) Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people?
A
Checks and balances
B
Federalism
C
Separation of powers
D
Popular sovereignty
4) Which of the following events occurred during the era of Early Statehood in Texas History?
A
Population expansion
B
Industrial growth
C
Outbreak of a civil war
D
Preparation for world war
5) Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837?
A
Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States.
B
The United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic.
C
The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.
D
Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.
6) 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 could be divided into five states.
D
Texas would keep 21 million acres of public land.
7) What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
A
The United States and Mexico ended their conflict.
B
Peace was established with American Indian tribes.
C
Texas gained independence from Mexico.
D
Americans agreed to admit Texas into the union.
8) How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?
A
Texas was admitted to the United States union.
B
The practice of enslaving people was expanded.
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
Annexation
B
Immigration
C
Debts
D
Slavery
10) Which issue most likely influenced most states to vote against annexing Texas?
A
Competition for rail lines
B
Battle of the Alamo
C
Expansion of slavery
D
Threat of war with Spain
11) 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
12) As a result of the U.S.-Mexican War, the southern boundary of Texas was —
A
marked with the building of a fence
B
disputed for many more years
C
designated as the Rio Grande
D
established at the Nueces River
13) 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 goal of peace with foreign powers
C
His belief in Manifest Destiny
D
His anger with the government of Mexico
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