Early Statehood.HallsvilleJH

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How was the Texas Constitution of 1845 different from most other state constitutions? Options: It allowed the government to tax income, It gave Indians the same rights as others, It allowed women the right to vote, It protected women’s rights to own land

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It protected women’s rights to own land

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What caused the Mexican War? Options: Continued anger over the Battle of the Alamo, The U.S. refused to free Mexican prisoners from the Texas Revolution, A boundary dispute over Texas’ southern border, Santa Anna sued the U.S. over rights to the chewing gum industry

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A boundary dispute over Texas’ southern border

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Mexico did not acknowledge the Treaty of Velasco because _________________

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They said Santa Anna only signed it because he feared for his life

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During the Mexican American war, Mexican soldiers called the Texas Rangers _______.

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Los diablos de Tejas (The Texas Devils)

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Mexico and the U.S. disagreed on the southern border of Texas. Mexico believed the ____________ was the border while the U.S. believed that the ___________ was the border.

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Nueces River, Rio Grande River

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The Mexican War took place between _____ and _____.

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1846-1848

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What was one of the main jobs the Texas Rangers performed during the Mexican War?

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Scouting because they knew the geography of the area

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Who was Mariano Arista?

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Leader of Mexican forces during the Mexican War and future President of Mexico

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How much did the United States pay for the Mexican Cession?

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$15 million

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Why was the Compromise of 1850 necessary?

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Disagreements over slavery and territories