Annexation of Texas and The US Fights Mexico for Land

The Annexation of Texas

1. What effect did Mexican laws have on Texas settlers?

• The Mexican laws had no effect on the new settlers.

• Many Americans wanted the chance to own land.

• The laws made life harder for settlers and led to their rebellion against Mexico.

The Annexation of Texas

2. Why do you think early settlers in Texas were so willing to agree to Mexico’s terms for land ownership?

• In the early 1800s, Americans heard about new land that Mexico held in the Southwest.

• The settlers were probably very eager to be able to own land. They were willing to do whatever was necessary to have the opportunity.

• By the 19th century, the idea of Manifest Destiny was not a new one for the United States.

The Annexation of Texas

3. Why do you think some people were sad that the United States annexed Texas?

• Annexation meant they would continue to be apart of Mexico.

• None of the above.

• Some Texans felt the annexation was the end of their dream to be an independent republic.

The U.S. Fights Mexico for Land

4. Explain why the idea of Manifest Destiny became more popular after Lewis and Clark’s expedition.

• United States purchased the Louisiana Territory.

• The land was now available and popular for settling since it was now explored and mapped by Lewis and Clark. Many Americans wanted the chance to own land.

• Lewis and Clark explored new land.

The U.S. Fights Mexico for Land

5. Why was the Spanish language and Catholic religion a source of discord (disagreement) in the Texas Republic?

• Mexico did not require anyone to follow their rules.

• Mexico required Texans to speak Spanish and practice Catholicism. The settlers came to resent it.

• The new settlers had no problem learning the new language or Catholic religion.

The U.S. Fights Mexico for Land

6. Why did many northerners oppose (against) the annexation of Texas?

• A. Texas was a state that allowed slavery.

• B. Many northerners did not want another slave state added to the country.

• C. None of the Above

• D. Both A and B are correct.

The U.S. Fights Mexico for Land

7. What was the first basic disagreement between Mexico and the United States after the annexation of Texas?

• The two countries disagreed on the southwestern boundary line of Texas.

  The United States insisted the border be the Rio Grande River.

• Mexico wanted the boundary line to be the Nueces River.

• The United States and Mexico had no issues in determining the border between the countries.

The U.S. Fights Mexico for Land

8. Do you think the United States was being “greedy” to want the disputed Texas land?

YES or NO

(a)  

The U.S. Fights Mexico for Land

9. Where were battles of the Mexican-American War fought?

• California

• California and Mexico

• Only Texas

• Battles were fought in Texas, Mexico and California.

 

The U.S. Fights Mexico for Land

10. How did the end of the war affect Mexico?

• A. None of the Above

• B. Many Mexicans had lost their lives.

• C. Mexico had to cede (give up) a great deal of land to the United States.

• D. Both B and C