Texas History Flashcard

Front

In what event did Texas pay off its remaining public debt by giving up a large amount of its land to the U.S.? [hint: this helped give Texas the familiar shape it still has today]

Back

Compromise of 1850

Front

Which government branch determines whether or not laws are constitutional?

Back

Judicial branch

Front

Shortly after the annexation of Texas, U.S. President James K. Polk sent American troops to which area? [Hint: this action directly led to a war between the U.S. and Mexico]

Back

The disputed area between the Rio Grande and the Nueces River

Front

Which section of the Texas population was especially helpful in expanding the cattle ranching industry in Texas?

Back

Tejanos

Front

So many people were migrating to Texas during this time period that the initials ________ were a common sight on abandoned homes and farms.

Back

G.T.T (Gone To Texas)

Front

Which political party was the most popular in Texas during this time period?

Back

Democratic Party

Front

Which of the following group of people could vote in elections during the Early Statehood period? Women of all classes, Non-property owning men, White males 21 and over, Children under 18

Back

White males 21 and over

Front

What important government concept means “political power belongs to the people”?

Back

Popular sovereignty

Front

Which branch of government is the one that ENFORCES the laws for our state and our nation?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

What other constitution served as a guide when Texas was writing a new state constitution?

Back

United States Constitution