Annexation of Texas

Which country was Texas part of before becoming a state?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Mexico

Why did Texans want to gain their independence from Mexico?

• They wanted to allow slavery within their territory, but Mexico wouldn't allow it

• They didn't agree with the Mexican flag

• They didn't want to learn how to speak Spanish or convert to Roman Catholicism

What was the name of the war that was fought between Mexico and Texas over Texas' independence?

• Mexican-American War

• Texan War

• Mexican Cession War

How long was Texas an independent country before becoming a state in the Union?

• immediately after the Texan War

• a little over a year

• about nine years

Which map shows the territory of Texas?

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Why was Texas initially not allowed to join the United States?

• Texans wanted to join the US as a free state

• The US didn't trust the Texans after they rebelled against Mexico

• Texans wanted to join the US as a slave state