Early Statehood

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Who was the Republic of Texas' fourth and final president?

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Anson Jones

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Which previous RoT President's policies did Anson Jones carry out (mostly) while in office?

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Sam Houston's policies

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Why was Anson Jones considered the "Architect of Annexation?"

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He successfully got the RoT annexed by the U.S. in 1845.

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What was one policy Anson Jones put in place that did NOT align with Sam Houston? Options: He increased the size of the army., He kept the peace treaties with the natives., He decreased government spending., He requested annexation from the U.S.

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He increased the size of the army.

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What issue did Anson Jones face from Mexico?

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Mexican troops continued attacking southern Texas cities.

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What was the most important event that happened for the Republic of Texas in 1845?

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They were annexed by the U.S.

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Why did the U.S. want to annex the Republic of Texas?

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More land, more power; Closer to completing Manifest Destiny; Common culture with Texans.

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Why did the Republic of Texas want to be annexed by the U.S.?

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Protection from Mexico and the natives, Help paying off their debt, Common culture with America.

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Why did the U.S. NOT want to annex the Republic of Texas? Texas was a slave state, Possible war with Mexico, Texas' debt, All the above

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All the above

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True or false: Mexico and other countries around the world wanted the Republic of Texas to be annexed by the U.S.

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False