Unit 7 Review

In which year did Texas win independence from Mexico and the Republic of Texas form?

• 1821

• 1831

• 1836

• 1845

Which of the following was a problem faced by the Republic of Texas? (Choose all that apply)

• Debt

• Conflict with Native Americans

• Issues with the United States

• Issues with Mexico

The addition of land or territory to an existing country.

• Annexation

• Combination

• Fusion

• Union

2nd President of The Republic of Texas. He apposed annexation, wanted to expand westward and push the Native Americans out with force, and had a spending policy to strengthen the military.

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

-Used peaceful policies with Native Americans

-Supported Annexation

-Wanted to avoid war with Mexico

The above list describes which President?

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

Why would Texas want to be annexed to the United States?

• The United States would pay all of Texas' debt.

• The United States would protect Texas from the threat of Europe.

• The United States would protect Texas from the threat of Mexico.

• Many Texans had connections to the United States.

What was one reason why President Lamar expanded the Texas Navy?

• He wanted to set sail to South America

• He thought building the Navy would save money for the Republic

• He wanted Mexico to acknowledge Texas as an independent country

• He didn't like the Texas Rangers

What President of the Republic of Texas was in office when Texas was annexed by the U.S.?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

What year did Texas get annexed into the United States?

• 1718
• 1821
• 1836
• 1845

What was one of the reasons many Americans wanted to annex Texas?

• Northern States wanted another slave state
• Oil production
• Manifest Destiny
• none of the above