Texas Revolution Review

What did James K. Polk believe in?

• Texas Republic

• Mexican Sovereignty

• Manifest Destiny

• Abolition of Slavery

Why did Mexico open the door to American Settlers in Tejas?

• They wanted to adopt American Ways.

• They feared conflict with the Natives so they needed more settlers.

• They were trying to get rid of Tejas.

• They didn't, Americans just moved there.

Why did both Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren not allow Texas to join the United States?

• They hated the idea of expanding west.

• They did not want land from Mexico.

• Texas never asked to join under their presidencies.

• They did not want problems with Mexico or deal with the issue of Slavery.

True or False:Mexico allowed Americans to bring slaves into Texas

• True

• False

True or False:Stephen F. Austin established the first American settlement in Tejas.

• True

• False

Why was independent Texas known as the Lone Star Republic?

• It's flag only had one star.

• its annexation was very important.

• It's first president was Sam Houston.

• It economy was firmly established.

What are presidios?

• Mexican Colonies

• Spanish Farms

• Family Customs

• Military Settlements

Annex means

• to add

• to remove

• to leave