Why did the United States initially decline Texas's request for annexation?

Because Texas was a slave state, and the US didn't want to fight Mexico.

To avoid conflict with Great Britain.

Due to Texas's unstable government.

The US was not interested in expanding its territory.

Why did many countries, including Great Britain, initially hesitate to recognize Texas as an independent nation?

Texas's constitution protected slavery.

They feared Texas would become too powerful.

Texas had not yet established a stable government.

What were some of the major problems faced by the Republic of Texas during its independence?

Lack of international recognition.

Conflicts with Native American tribes.

Debts would be paid off and Texans would be safe from Mexican and Indian attacks were the two main reasons Houston urged Texas to support what?

Annexation to the United States

Creating a military alliance with Mexico

In what ways did Lamar try to extend the Texas borders?

Spent $89,000 on an expedition to claim the Santa Fe area

Tried to purchase California from Mexico

Used the Texas Rangers to attempt to bride Mexican government

What is the definition of a "principle" in the context of government and politics?

Fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

A set of temporary guidelines for political campaigns.

A detailed list of specific laws and regulations.

Which two foundational documents are highlighted as embodying the core principles of the United States government?

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

The Articles of Confederation and the Bill of Rights.

The Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address.

The Federalist Papers and the Mayflower Compact.

The principle of "Rule of Law" means that:

All individuals, including government officials, are subject to the same stable and justly applied laws.

Only citizens are accountable to the laws, not government officials.

Laws can be applied differently based on a person's political power.

The government has absolute power to create and enforce laws without oversight.

Which constitutional precaution helps prevent any single branch of government from becoming too powerful?

A unitary system of government.

What is the purpose of the principles of government

To make sure the government doesn't become too powerful and protect citizens' rights.

To establish a monarchy and limit citizen participation.

To create a system of taxation without representation.

To promote the interests of a single political party.

Unit 5 Reteach/Retest Lesson

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1.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following

Annexation

2nd President of Texas

Ad Interim President of Texas

1st and 3rd President of Texas

2.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

3.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

4.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

5.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which was an example of how Houston tried to fight the Texas debt

fight Native Americans, sell off land, build public schools

cut government spending and reduce the size of the military

settle the Santa Fe area and relocate capitol to Houston

Answer explanation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What country did Houston manage to avoid war with?

United States

Mexico

Brazil

Spain

Answer explanation

they got lucky the first time around.....

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