Texas History Flashcard

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In what year did the United States officially annex the Republic of Texas?

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1845

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The Texian Navy later became known as the First Texas Navy and was commissioned -

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by the Republic of Texas

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What was one economic reason for the annexation of Texas?

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The U.S. would settle monetary issues for Texas.

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During the presidency of Mirabeau B. Lamar, the Texas Rangers —

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waged war against the American Indians

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Who initiated a war against the Cherokee?

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Mirabeau B. Lamar

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Elected president of the Republic of Texas

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Sam Houston

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Negotiated a treaty with the Cherokee

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Sam Houston

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Who reduced the debts of the Texas government?

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Sam Houston

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Which event MOST likely influenced the voting pattern on the map above? Options: expansion of slavery, threat of war with Spain, competition of the transcontinental railroad through Texas, Battle of the Alamo

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expansion of slavery

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This is a map of the disputed territory along the Texas border. The dispute pictured above turned to war after --

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Texas was annexed by the United States