Social Studies Weekly - Week 15

Front

What was one reason Texans wanted to become part of the United States?

Back

Most Texans feared that the Republic could not survive on its own.

Front

What was the biggest concern over annexation? Options: agriculture, American Indian relations, slavery, increased taxes

Back

slavery

Front

Texas joined the United States as the __________ state.

Back

28th

Front

James K. Polk served as which president of the U.S.?

Back

11th

Front

Before he got into politics, what was James K. Polk studying to become? Options: a surveyor, a banker, a doctor, a lawyer

Back

a lawyer

Front

What led to Polk’s nomination as the Democratic candidate for president in 1844? Options: He was a powerful speaker and was beloved by the people., He had a comprehensive knowledge of law and the legal system., He had experience working in several different government offices., He publicly supported the annexation of Texas and westward expansion.

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He publicly supported the annexation of Texas and westward expansion.

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What event started a war between the U.S. and Mexico in 1845? Options: Texas declared independence from Mexico., Texas became the 28th state in the United States., Mexican forces moved the border to the Nueces River., Texan soldiers crossed the border and stole a herd of cattle.

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Texas became the 28th state in the United States.

Front

What was unique about American forces invading Mexico in 1846?

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It was the first time an American army had set foot on foreign soil.

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What treaty ended the war?

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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo