CUA 5-Republic and Statehood

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Which statement explains one of the motivations behind Manifest Destiny? Options: "These are the times that men's souls: the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this, shrink from the services of his country....", "I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and shall be free....", "And that claim is by the right... to and to possess the whole of the continent which has given us....", "That it is the duty of the women of this country to to themselves their sacred right to elective franchise.",

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"And that claim is by the right... to and to possess the whole of the continent which has given us...."

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Which statement from the excerpt BEST supports why the African American population would increase faster than the Anglo population after annexation? Options: The population of Texas was increasing , Texas was using a land grant system , residents of Texas were allowed to own slaves , annexation into the U.S. gave many Americans more reasons to migrate (move) to Texas

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residents of Texas were allowed to own slaves

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Which of the following statements identifies the most significant impact of conflict between Anglo settlers and Native Americans on migration to Texas? Options: The Texas Rangers protected Native American claims in Texas settlements, Mirabeau Lamar opposed the Anglo settlement onto Native American claims, More western lands were available for Anglo settlement, Both immigrants and the Natives coexisted in the Texas settlements

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Both immigrants and the Natives coexisted in the Texas settlements

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In 1836, Texans voted to join the United States because- many had come to Texas from the United States and wanted their new home to be part of the Union. many wanted the United States to manage public lands and help settle conflicts with Native Americans. the United States offered economic benefits to Texans such as lower taxes, expanded land grants, and money to build new towns and roads. Texas farmers and ranchers wanted more trade agreements with other states and countries.

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many had come to Texas from the United States and wanted their new home to be part of the Union.

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What year was Texas annexed (join) the United States?

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1845

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Look at the timeline, Which of the following occurred as a result of these events? The president of Mexico refused to withdraw troops from Texas. Parts of southern Texas were returned to Mexico. Mexico was forced to sell Florida to the United States.

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The United States acquired several territories from Mexico.

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The actions in the list best describe the policies of which president of the Republic of Texas? -gave a boost to public education in Texas -authorized many battles with Native Texans -strengthened the Army and Navy

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Mirabeau B. Lamar

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Which statement BEST explains why Germans migrated to Texas from their home country? Options: They were part of a forced migration to provide labor in Texas. They were fleeing a major famine caused by crop failure. They were attracted by economic opportunities and available land. They were searching for gold and other natural sources of wealth in Texas.

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They were attracted by economic opportunities and available land.

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Look at the chart. Which event is correctly matched to the era in which it occurred? Options: A, B, C, D

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B

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Which government principle is illustrated in this diagram?

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Separation of Powers