The Rise of the Lone Star State

Which statement is correct about Texas statehood?

• Which statement is correct about Texas statehood?

• Sam Houston supported statehood.

• All Texans were against statehood.

• Everyone in the United States wanted Texas as a state.

What is a purpose of the Texas constitution?

• outline how the state would be run

• make laws and set taxes

• identify who could hold public office and vote

• all of the above

Which is a difference among the new settlers of Texas?

• They all brought their own ideas that helped the state grow.

• They all brought their own animals.

• They each brought their own culture such as language, food, holidays, and customs.

• They all brought things to build their homes.

What is an economic activity that early immigrants to Texas used to meet their need and wants?

• became farmers and raised cattle

• opened stores and hotels or supplied services

• both of the above answers

• none of the above

What was the result of the Meusebach-Comanche Treaty?

• The treaty freed more than 3 million acres of land for settlement.

• It stated that Texas was now a state.

• The Comanches had to leave Texas.

• It allowed German immigrants to come to Texas.

What town was established by the Mexican immigrants?

• Fredericksburg

• El Paso

• Austin

• San Antonio

What is a custom from the Mexican immigrants?

• Christmas

• Cinco de Mayo

• Oktoberfest

• Halloween

Which custom was brought to Texas by the German immigrants?

• Christmas

• Cinco de Mayo

• Oktoberfest

• Halloween

Why did the United States want Mexico's northern frontier?

• to move the Comanches

• to fight the Mexicans

• to build El Paso

• To expand the United States

What Texas town was established by German immigrants?

• Austin

• El Paso

• Fredericksburg

• Dallas