12-4-24 Bell Ringer

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How did the United States acquire the shaded area on the map?

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through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Which statement Best represent a key provision of the Compromise of 1850? Texas border was established at the Rio Grande River, Texas was awarded $10 million in exchange for disputed territory with New Mexico, Mexico was given $15 million in exchange for the new territory, Congressional leaders added California as a slave state.

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Texas was awarded $10 million in exchange for disputed territory with New Mexico

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When Texas joined the United States in 1845, a new __________ Constitution was written to govern Texas.

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state

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The primary function of the Texas Rangers for the Republic of Texas was to--

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protect Texas from American Indians tribes

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The concept of popular sovereignty was the idea that _____________ power belongs to the people who vote.

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political

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Which battle occurred after the Civil War was officially over? Options: Battle of the Alamo, Battle of Palmito Ranch, Battle of Galveston, Battle of Sabine Pass

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Battle of Palmito Ranch

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U.S. President James K. _________ annexed Texas into the U.S. on December 29, 1845.

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Polk

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After being sent by Mexican government officials to survey Texas, General Manuel de Mier y Teran wrote a report called the Mier and Teran Report. What did the report indicate? Options: Native Americans had killed many Tejanos in major settlements, All Texans settlers had a deep affiliation with the Mexican government, The United States had encroached into eastern Texas territory.

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Anglo-Americans settlers greatly outnumbered Mexican in northern parts of Texas.

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_________________________ – Stephen F. Austin brought the first Anglo settlers to Texas

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Mexican National Era

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______________________ – Texan settlers fought for independence from Mexico

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Texas Revolution Era