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Immigrants who came to Texas during the republic mostly favored annexation.
a) True
b) False
c) Hard to say
d) Nobody knows

Some Americans disapproved of Texas annexation because of the slavery issue.
a) True
b) Not true at all
c) False
d) This is incorrect

Under the 1844 treaty of annexation, Texas would enter the union as a state.
a) True
b) False
c) This is correct
d) Unknown

Both 1844 Presidential candidates, Clay and Polk, opposed Texas annexation.
a) False
b) True
c) This could be considered a fact
d) Most know this to be the truth

The Texas state constitution of 1845 set up a privately funded school system.
a) True
b) Not true
c) Correct
d) Schools would not take funding

Which of the following represents a goal of the Democratic Party in 1844?
a) desire for territorial growth
b) making Manifest Destiny less popular
c) gaining lands south of Texas
d) ending slavery in Texas

Why was Mexico concerned about Texas joining the United States?
a) It wanted coastal lands
b) It wanted to trade with Texas
c) It wanted to expand to California
d) It still claimed Texas lands

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) Texas would be admitted to the Union as a state and keep its public lands.
c) Territorial status would allow continuation of slavery in the state.
d) It allowed Texas to follow its own trade laws.

What was the significance of the U.S. Congress approving the Texas Constitution of 1845?
a) It formally recognized the Republic of Texas.
b) Texas changed from being a territory to a state.
c) President Tyler then signed the resolution that made Texas a state.
d) It gave Texas the power to leave the Union if it chose to do so.

ratify:
a) clearing a territory of rats
b) disapproving a signed agreement
c) having very extreme views
d) sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.

What were two obstacles to Texas becoming a state?
a) slavery and potential war with Mexico
b) Mexican authorities and Native American Indians
c) borders and immigration issues
d) the mission and presidio system was still not working

Which state is just north of Texas?
a) Louisiana
b) Oklahoma
c) New Mexico
d) Austin

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

Who is the head of the executive branch?
a) The President
b) Our Supreme Court Judges
c) Appointed Bureaucrats
d) Congress

Separation of Powers:
a) Making sure the President picks a Vice President
b) Keeping religion out of schools
c) ideology centered on citizenship in a state organized as a republic
d) Division of government responsibilities into 3 distinct branches

Manifest Destiny:
a) America was destined to expand across North America
b) trying really hard
c) giving up easily
d) making sure do complete your task

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