Texas History Unit 1-4

Front

Who won the battle of the Alamo? Options: Mexico, Texas, France

Back

Mexico

Front

What was the name of the battle when Texas won their independence? Options: The Battle of the Alamo, Battle of San Jacinto, Battle of Gettysburg

Back

Battle of San Jacinto

Front

Lamar believed in education setting aside land for public schools

Back

True

Front

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.

Back

Nueces River, Rio Grande River

Front

Which war happened because of Texas Annexation?

Back

US Mexican War

Front

Why did Southern states want to expand westward?

Back

To expand slavery

Front

What was the main issue between Texas and Mexico during the Republic of Texas?

Back

Mexico did not recognize the Independence of Texas

Front

What was Texas Annexation?

Back

Texas becoming the 28th state of the United States.

Front

Who was President of the United States when Texas was annexed?

Back

President Polk

Front

What was one of the reasons many Americans wanted to annex Texas? Options: Northern States wanted another slave state, Oil production, Manifest Destiny, none of the above

Back

Manifest Destiny