Mexican American War Review

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What year was Texas annexed to the United States?

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1845

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Which war happened because of Texas Annexation? Options: Texas Revolution, American Revolution, US Mexican War, Civil War

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US Mexican War

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What is Manifest Destiny?

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Americans' belief that it was their God given right to own the land from East to West, from the Atlantic to Pacific Ocean.

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Which Texas president was the only president to also serve as governor in the state of Texas?

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Houston

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Based on this chart the population of Texas --

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grew significantly over time.

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Annexation of Texas was controversial in the United States because ____________________________________.

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it would increase the number of states that allowed slavery

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Which political party was formed by northern Whigs and others, opposed spread of slavery, and had little support?

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Republican Party

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One issue between Texas, Mexico, and the US was...

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A dispute on territorial boundaries

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How did the United States gain this territory? Options: Mexican Cession 1848, Texas Annexation 1845, Louisiana Purchase 1803, Convention of 1818

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Texas Annexation 1845

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What is NOT a reason the FREE states were happy with the Compromise of 1850? Options: California joined the United States as a free state. The buying and selling of slaves was no longer allowed in Washington, D.C. The Fugitive Act was passed.

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The Fugitive Act was passed.