Texas Early Statehood and the Mexican-American War

Front

Mexico and the U.S. disagreed on the southern border of Texas. Mexico believed the ____________ was the border while the U.S. believed that the ___________ was the border.

Back

Nueces River, Rio Grande River

Front

The lands gained by the United States as a result of the Mexican-American War are known as the _____________.

Back

Mexican Cession

Front

This U.S. president, elected in 1844, was a strong believer in expanding the nation westward and the 11th president of America.

Back

James K. Polk

Front

The largest European group to come to Texas during the Early Statehood Era were the _________?

Back

German

Front

Who believes the Nueces River is the border, and who believes the Rio Grande River is the border?

Back

Mexico believes the Nueces River is the border, and the United States believes the Rio Grande River is the border.

Front

James Pinckney Henderson was __________________

Back

the first governor of the state of Texas

Front

What does Manifest Destiny mean?

Back

Idea that American settlers would expand from coast to coast

Front

What was NOT a theme or outcome of Manifest Destiny? Options:

• Expansion of slavery
• Native Americans moved to Reservations
• The election of 1844
• The industrial Revolution

Back

The industrial Revolution

Front

What was NOT a destination known for Manifest Destiny?

Back

Canada

Front

What president is most associated with Manifest Destiny?

Back

James K. Polk