Ch. 13 5th grade

War between Texas settlers and Mexico from 1835-36

• Annex

• Texas Revolution

• Mexican War

• Bear Flag Revolt

How did Mexico get settlers from the United States to build ranches and farms in Texas?

• American settlers conquered the people and took the land

• Settlers from Spanish Florida colonized the land

• Mexico traded the land for American-made goods

• Mexico gave Moses Austin a grant for land.

Which of the following was a reason United States settlers in Texas wanted their independence

• Settlers did not believe in slavery.

• Settlers wanted to become Catholic.

• Setters wanted more say in the government.

• Settlers wanted to bring in more settlers.

Which of the following represents the opinion of some who were opposed to the annexation of Texas by the United States?

• Annexing Texas could lead to war with Mexico.

• Annexing Texas could lead to war with Spain.

• Annexing Texas would mean more Catholics in the United States.

• Annexing Texas would decrease the number of slaves in the United States.

Why did some citizens of the United States want to annex Texas?

• Freedom of religion

• To expand the cattle range

• To go to war with Mexico

• Manifest destiny

Which of the following battles was a United States victory during the Mexican War?

• Bear Flag Revolt

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Nueces River Battle

What is one reason early settlers moved to Oregon Country?

• To have the right to vote

• To build on free land

• To teach the Christian religion to Native Americans

• To be free from paying taxes to support the war

Which of the following BEST describes Oregon fever?

• People eagerly seeking a new life in the West

• People suffering from a deadly disease

• People eagerly seeking to become Christians

• People seeking to find the Pacific Ocean

Which of the following BEST describes life along the Oregon Trail?

• Peaceful journey to a new life

• Long and difficult journeys

• Short but dangerous journey to freedom

• Easy journey across the land

How did people travel along the Oregon Trail?

• By boat

• By wagon train

• Railroad

• canals