iCivics A Growing Nation: Annexation of Texas Flashcard

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What was the main reason for the U.S. residents to move into Texas in the early 1800s?

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To expand the profitable cotton empire

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Why did the U.S. Congress initially reject the annexation of Texas?

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Mexico was threatening war, Texas allowed slavery, Texas had a lot of debt.

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What was the main reason for Texas to seek annexation with the United States?

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To gain independence from Mexico

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Who was the president of the United States when Congress approved Texas annexation?

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John Tyler

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What did John Tyler do to ensure the approval of Texas annexation before James Polk took office?

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He sent the offer to Texas himself

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What was the outcome of the Texas annexation offer sent by John Tyler?

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Texas approved the offer in July

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Who finally signed the Texas annexation into the United States?

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James Polk

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What was a popular belief in the U.S. during the early 1800's that the country will expand its boundaries to the Pacific Ocean?

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Manifest Destiny

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True or False: Texas was a slave state?

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True

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What year was Texas annexed to the United States?

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1845