Flashcard on Annexing Texas

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Many people in the United States were opposed to annexing Texas because

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they were concerned about paying Texas’ public debt.

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Based on the map above, how did disputes about the boundary of Texas impact the annexation of Texas?

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The United States refused Texas annexation due to slavery.

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Which of the following identifies a consequence of the problems listed above?

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Because Texas was unable to solve these problems as a separate republic, President Houston and others supported U.S. annexation.

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Which of the following best explains the events of 1844, indicated on the timeline above? Options: Texas was fearful from an attack by the United States. Texas purchased land from the Mexican government. The United States agreed to pay Texas debts. The United States had no desire to expand its borders.

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The United States agreed to pay Texas debts.

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Which of the following best demonstrates how the Texas Constitution carries out the constitutional principle of republicanism?
By granting voting rights to white males,
By allowing citizens the right to elect their representatives,
By creating a court system based on trial by jury,
By limiting the number of years each official can serve

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By allowing citizens the right to elect their representatives

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What does the term annexation mean?

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When one country adds an independent territory or country to their country

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Prior to the Mexican-American War, what river did Mexico consider to be the border between themselves and Texas?

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Nueces River

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What does the term annexation mean?

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When one country adds an independent territory or country to their country

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Prior to the Mexican-American War, what river did Mexico consider to be the border between themselves and Texas?

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Nueces River

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What does the term annexation mean?

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When one country adds an independent territory or country to their country