As a result of the U.S.-Mexican War, the southern boundary of Texas was —

established at the Nueces River.

marked with the building of a fence.

Which of the following motivated President Polk to favor admitting Texas into the Union?

His belief in Manifest Destiny.

His goal of peace with foreign powers.

His anger with the government of Mexico.

His desire to limit the expansion of slavery.

Many immigrants moved to Texas because Texas offered the opportunity for new land and freedoms. (Pull Factor)... Why would they want to leave their own country?

Their country had poverty and disease and little chance of a successful life.

Their country had more money and gave to their people.

Their country allowed them to worship under any religion they wanted to worship.

Their country allowed them to open any type of business they wanted to provide for their family.

Manifest Destiny means...

The belief that we needed to expand westward from Atlantic to Pacific Ocean, and it was justifiable and necessary.

The belief that we needed to expand to Europe across the Atlantic Ocean.

The belief that we needed to expand North into Canada to the North Pole.

The belief that we needed to expand South into Mexico to the South America.

Why were Texans excited about the war with Mexico?

Many Texans believed that the war with Mexico would give them revenge for the deaths of their countrymen who died during the Texas Revolution.

Many Texans believed that the war with Mexico would encourage the United States to allow Texas to be annexed.

Most Texans hoped they would finally win their independence from Mexico.

Many Texans believed that the war with Mexico would encourage Santa Anna and his soldiers to leave Texas.

A student is asked to write a paper about the Early Statehood Era of Texas history. Which of the following facts would be most relevant to this assignment?

Many immigrants, including Germans, Polish, and Czechs, came to settle in Texas.

Texas seceded from the United States and joined the Confederacy in 1861

Stephen F. Austin established the first Anglo-American settlement in Texas at San Felipe de Austin.

Open-range ranching and cattle drives turned Texas into a major cattle-producing state.

In the 1840s and 1850s, some immigrants from foreign countries came to Texas ..

To escape problems in their home countries such as persecution and poverty.

To live in warmer, more healthful climate because everyone enjoys the Texas coast.

Because they could become slaveholders and have their own plantations in Texas.

Because Roman Catholics were welcome in Texas because Sam Houston allowed freedom of religion.

As war exists, and, notwithstanding all our efforts to avoid it, by the act of Mexico herself, we are called upon by every consideration of duty and patriotism to [uphold] the honor, the rights, and the interests of our country … and defense of our territory. —President James K. Polk asking Congress for a Declaration of War, February 1846 Based on the excerpt, the main reason President Polk gave for the war with Mexico was that

Mexico had already committed hostile acts on U.S. territory

Americans had to show their support for the Republic of Texas

The annexation of Texas had added to the number of slave states.

Assure them…that no harm is intended towards them…and that they shall have their homes and their lands, and peace will be kept with them. Tell them my words shall not perish. Let them remain at peace!” -Sam Houston, instructions to Charles Sims

Courage and awareness of nativism

Anger and frustration of other cultures

Which statement best explains how a belief in “Manifest Destiny” influenced the U.S. annexation of Texas?

Many Americans supported Texas statehood because they were eager to expand the United States to the Pacific Ocean.

Many Texans supported annexation because they thought it would bring new opportunities to settle on the frontier of West Texas.

Most of those believing in “Manifest Destiny” hoped for slavery to spread westward in order to increase the number of slave states in the United States.

Americans saw Texans as a place to develop new factories and mills to support economic growth in the United States

· Writing of the Constitution of 1845 · Election of James Pinckney Henderson as Governor; Thomas Rusk and Sam Houston appointed U.S. Senators · Mexican American War Establishment of the Texas western border Which era of history is characterized by the events above?

Establishing statehood and forming a new state government.

Leaving the Union and joining the Confederacy as a slave state

Expanding the colonial system and opening new land to settlers.

Which of the following conclusions can you draw concerning the diagram/map above?

Many Texas hill country towns were influenced by German immigrants

Slavery spread throughout Texas as the plantation system developed.

Most central Texas towns are heavily influenced by the Mexican culture

In 1844 three ships sailed to Texas from Germany. After the hundreds of immigrants landed on the Texas coast, they arranged to purchase land. The land was not available until the next spring. Meanwhile, the German immigrants were forced to find ways to survive. Many of them dug holes in the ground and covered them with branches and moss for shelters. Many people died because of sickness. When their new land was found the Germans followed the Guadalupe River from the coast to New Braunfels, Texas. After reaching their land, they began to build log cabins and plant seeds. Eventually the town of New Braunfels grew and the town of Fredericksburg was founded. German Texans are the fourth largest culture group in Texas. They have kept many of their traditions such as, music, dancing, and food.

They settled near water sources throughout the Coastal Plains.

They settled amongst the Comanche Indians and learned their way of life.

By analyzing the map above, the majority of Anglo and African Americans settled in which Texas region and why?

Coastal Plains because the climate was good for crops

North Central Plains because they traveled from the United States and the land was good for crops

Mountains and Basins because they came from the Spanish in California and the land was good for hunting

1845 - ? 1846 - United States goes to war with Mexico. 1850 - Texas released 1/3 of its land to the United States. Which event best completes the timeline above?

Texas is annexed by the United States

Texas adopts a new Constitution.

Texas stops its participation in the slave trade.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is an example of a political effect of the Mexican War?

Texas women helped the war effort by joining the troops as cooks.

Not all United States citizens were pleased with the results of the Mexican War.

The two nations signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, agreeing that the Rio Grande as the southern border of Texas.

The Texas Rangers won fame for their bravery and skill during the war.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people?

Federalism

Popular sovereignty

Checks and balances

Separation of powers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why did many Texans favor annexation to the United States?

Texas debts from the republic would be paid.

Texas would be a territory rather than a state.

Texas would keep 21 million acres of public land.

Texas could be divided into five states.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

Texas gained independence from Mexico.

Americans agreed to admit Texas into the union.

Peace was established with American Indian tribes.

The United States and Mexico ended their conflict.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?

Many U.S. southerners moved to Texas.

New borders were established for Texas.

Texas was admitted to the United States union.

The practice of enslaving people was expanded.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Revolution : the Republic of Texas :: ___________ : State of Texas

Slavery

Immigration

Annexation

Debts

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which areas of Texas were home to a majority of the state’s slaveholders?

South and East Texas

East and West Texas

North and West Texas

South and West Texas

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Unit 7 - Early Statehood

Which of the following statements is an example of a political effect of the Mexican War?

Which democratic principle of the Texas Constitution reflects the will of the people?

Why did many Texans favor annexation to the United States?

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?

Revolution : the Republic of Texas :: ___________ : State of Texas

Which areas of Texas were home to a majority of the state’s slaveholders?

As a result of the U.S.-Mexican War, the southern boundary of Texas was —

Which of the following motivated President Polk to favor admitting Texas into the Union?

Which number on the map reflects territory gained by the United States as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo?

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