WEEK 15 (The Annexation of Texas)

Who became president of the Republic of Texas in 1844?

• Santa Anna

• George Washington

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

TRUE OR FALSE: Everyone wanted Texas to become a part of the United States.

• True

• False

Texas joined the United States as the __________ state.

• 14th

• 28th

• 35th

• 41st

TRUE OR FALSE: The president of the Republic of Texas in 1844 was Anson Jones.

• True

• False

Who was the first governor of Texas?

• James Pinckney Henderson

• Santa Anna

• George Washington

• Sam Houston

TRUE OR FALSE: Texas joined the United States as the 28th state.

• True

• False

James K. Polk served as which president of the U.S.?

• 10th

• 11th

• 12th

• 13th

TRUE OR FALSE: James K. Polk served as the 2nd president of the United States.

• True

• False

What event started a war between the U.S. and Mexico in 1845?

• Texas declared independence from Mexico.

• Mexican forces moved the border to the Nueces River.

• Texas became the 28th state in the United States.

• Texas soldiers crossed the border and stole cattle.

TRUE OR FALSE: The first governor of Texas was Santa Anna.

• True

• False