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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Which statement BEST describes the evidence used to answer Part A? The people of Texas having, at the time of adopting their constitution, expressed by an almost unanimous vote, their desire to be incorporated into the Union of the United States, and being still desirous of the same with equal unanimity, in order to provide more effectually for their security and prosperity; and the United States, actuated solely by the desire to add to their own security and prosperity; and the

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in order to provide more effectually for their security and prosperity; and the

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Which location on the map illustrates where the majority of German immigrants settled when they first arrived in Texas? Select the correct answer: Location 1, Location 2, Location 3, Location 4

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Location 2

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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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The graphic provides causes for Texas Annexation. Complete the organizer with another cause for Texas Annexation: Voting, Slavery, Immigration.

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Manifest Destiny

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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

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Which of the following was a problem faced by the EARLY Republic of Texas? Options: lack of recognition as a nation by other countries, interference by the United States, lack of strong leaders for many years

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lack of recognition as a nation by other countries