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Lone Star Annexation
Test Description: Texas Annexation
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Immigrants who came to Texas during the republic mostly favored annexation.
A
True
B
False
C
Nobody knows
D
Hard to say
2) Some Americans disapproved of Texas annexation because of the slavery issue.
A
False
B
This is incorrect
C
Not true at all
D
True
3) Under the 1844 treaty of annexation, Texas would enter the union as a state.
A
True
B
This is correct
C
Unknown
D
False
4) Both 1844 Presidential candidates, Clay and Polk, opposed Texas annexation.
A
False
B
This could be considered a fact
C
True
D
Most know this to be the truth
5) The Texas state constitution of 1845 set up a privately funded school system.
A
Correct
B
Schools would not take funding
C
True
D
Not true
6) Which of the following represents a goal of the Democratic Party in 1844?
A
desire for territorial growth
B
gaining lands south of Texas
C
making Manifest Destiny less popular
D
ending slavery in Texas
7) Why was Mexico concerned about Texas joining the United States?
A
It wanted to expand to California
B
It wanted coastal lands
C
It wanted to trade with Texas
D
It still claimed Texas lands
8) In what way was the joint resolution of 1845 more favorable to Texas than the 1844 treaty of annexation?
A
It included Mexican recognition of the borders of Texas.
B
It allowed Texas to follow its own trade laws.
C
Territorial status would allow continuation of slavery in the state.
D
Texas would be admitted to the Union as a state and keep its public lands.
9) What was the significance of the U.S. Congress approving the Texas Constitution of 1845?
A
Texas changed from being a territory to a state.
B
It gave Texas the power to leave the Union if it chose to do so.
C
It formally recognized the Republic of Texas.
D
President Tyler then signed the resolution that made Texas a state.
10) ratify:
A
having very extreme views
B
sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
C
disapproving a signed agreement
D
clearing a territory of rats
11) What were two obstacles to Texas becoming a state?
A
the mission and presidio system was still not working
B
borders and immigration issues
C
Mexican authorities and Native American Indians
D
slavery and potential war with Mexico
12) Which state is just north of Texas?
A
Oklahoma
B
Austin
C
Louisiana
D
New Mexico
13) What is “popular sovereignty”?
A
Theory that government is created by and subject to the will of the people.
B
When the most popular person is elected
C
Voicing your opinion in political matters
D
Rebelling against government leadership
14) Who is the head of the executive branch?
A
The President
B
Congress
C
Appointed Bureaucrats
D
Our Supreme Court Judges
15) Separation of Powers:
A
ideology centered on citizenship in a state organized as a republic
B
Division of government responsibilities into 3 distinct branches
C
Making sure the President picks a Vice President
D
Keeping religion out of schools
16) Manifest Destiny:
A
giving up easily
B
America was destined to expand across North America
C
making sure do complete your task
D
trying really hard
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