Republic of Texas and Early Statehood

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Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837? Options: Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico., The United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic., Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States., The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.

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Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.

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Why did many Texans favor annexation to the United States?

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Texas debts from the republic would be paid.

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What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

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The United States and Mexico ended their conflict.

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How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas? Options: Many U.S. southerners moved to Texas., New borders were established for Texas., Texas was admitted to the United States union., The practice of enslaving people was expanded.

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New borders were established for Texas.

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The events portrayed in the advertisement came about because of the _____?

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Annexation of Texas to the United States.

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Which issue most likely influenced the voting pattern on the map? (Options: Battle of the Alamo, Expansion of slavery, Competition for rail lines, Threat of war with Spain)

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Expansion of slavery

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Which areas of Texas were home to a majority of the state’s slaveholders? Options: South and East Texas, East and West Texas, North and West Texas, South and West Texas

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South and East Texas

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As a result of the U.S.-Mexican War, the southern boundary of Texas was —

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designated as the Rio Grande.

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Which of the following motivated President Polk to favor admitting Texas into the Union? Options: His belief in Manifest Destiny., His goal of peace with foreign powers., His anger with the government of Mexico., His desire to limit the expansion of slavery.

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His belief in Manifest Destiny.

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Which number on the map reflects territory gained by the United States as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

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1