Early Statehood Texas History

Why would James Polk (the President of the United States in 1845) be in favor of annexing Texas to the United States?

• He believed in manifest destiny

• His wanted to peace with foreign countries

• He wanted to limit the expansion of slavery

• He didn't want Texas to be annexed

Who served as President of the Republic of Texas following Sam Houston's first term?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Anson Jones

• James Polk

• Mirabeau Lamar

What is the significance of 1845 in Texas history?

• Texas was annexed by the United States

• The Spanish government gave up all rights to Texas

• Sam Houston was elected president of Texas

• The Battle of the Alamo took place

What was a major focus of Sam Houston's administration in the newly formed Republic of Texas?

• paying debts from the revolution

• settling Texans away from the border with Mexico

• writing a constitution for Texas

• planning annexation by the United States

The Cordova Rebellion and the Council House Fight are both examples of conflicts during the Lamar administration that involved-

• American Indian tribes

• Tejanos

• Catholic priests

• slaves

The events in this advertisement came about because of the-

• annexation of Texas to the United States

• agreement dividing Texas and New Mexico

• battle of the Alamo

• disputes between Texas and American Indian tribes

Which issue most likely influenced the voting pattern on the map?

• Expansion of slavery

• Battle of the Alamo

• Civil War

• Threat of war with Spain

A primary goal of the Santa Fe Expedition was to

• establish a western boundary of Texas

• escort the Cherokee tribe to Oklahoma

• free Anglo captives from Comanche leaders

• help the Texas Rangers

Which of the following events took place during the Early Statehood era?

• Industrial growth

• Battle of the Alamo

• Population expansion

• Civil War

What was the primary reason for the United States to oppose the annexation of Texas in 1837?

• Annexation would likely start a war between the U.S. and Mexico

• The US didn't like Texas

• Annexation would cause problems with slaveholders in the US

• Problems with American Indian tribes