Texas History Spring Review

What was the biggest problem the Republic of Texas had with Mexico?

• Mexico wouldn't recognize Texas' Independence

• Mexico was pro-slavery, Texas was anti-slavery

• Mexico would not share it's tacos

• Abraham Lincoln was President of Texas

What year did Texas gain its independence from Mexico?

• 1836

• 1935

• 1861

• 2005

Why was Texas’ first attempt at annexation denied?

• Texas was too warm of a climate for expansion

• Sam Houston was against annexation

• Texas would have to be admitted as a slave state

What year was Texas annexed to the United States?

• 1845

• 1972

• 1865

• 2001

Which president is best known for his contributions to public education?

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Bart Simpson

What was the purpose of the Santa Fe Expedition?

• To go on an epic ski trip and enjoy the local foods

• To explore New Mexico and trade with Native Americans

• to convince residents that they were citizens of Texas and establish trade routes in the area.

What president ordered the Santa Fe Expedition?

• George Washington

• El Presidente Santa Ana

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

After the Texas Revolution what was the purpose of the Texas Rangers?

• To entertain baseball fans in the great city of Arlington, Tx

• To protect people in Texas from Native American attacks

• To guard the railroads being built in Texas

• To help people obtain cheap farm land

What was the idea called that the U.S. should expand to the Pacific Ocean?

• The future of America

• The Great Awakening

• Eastward Expansion

• Manifest Destiny

After fighting broke out between Mexico and the U.S. on the Rio Grande in 1846, what did President Polk ask Congress to do?

• Sign a peace treaty with Mexico

• Convince England and France to retalliate

• Declare war on Mexico

• Raise money for Mexico in hopes that the gift will make them friendly