Independence & Annexation: Makeup/Extra Credit

Multiple Select

What was the key event that led to the independence and annexation of Texas?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Mexican-American War

• Texas Revolution

Open Ended

The following words are synonyms for the term "MANIFEST."

Evident ~ Obvious ~ Apparent ~ Clear ~ Visible

The following words are synonyms for the term "DESTINY."

Fate ~ Fortune ~ Future

Select one word from each list to create YOUR definition for Manifest Destiny.

Type it below

Multiple Choice

Why did Mirabeau B. Lamar stand so strongly against the annexation of Texas?

• He believed it would harm Texas's independence

• He thought it would lead to war

• He wanted to remain independent until Texas paid its debt

• He was against American expansionism

Open Ended

Based on what we have learned about the issues facing the Republic of Texas, why do you think most Texans were in favor of annexation?

Multiple Select

What was the major issue keeping Senators in the United States from admitting Texas to the Union?

• The fear of war with Mexico

• Concerns over slavery expansion

• Economic implications of annexation

• Political opposition from Northern states

Multiple Choice

How could U.S. President John Tyler have used the idea of Manifest Destiny to gain supporters for Texas Annexation?

• By promoting the idea of American expansionism

• By negotiating treaties with Mexico

• By appealing to the Democratic Party's platform

• By organizing public rallies

Open Ended

How do you think Anson Jones will be remembered in Texas history? Why?

Open Ended

How do you think Texans felt in 1846? Why?

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident