Early Statehood

What was the main objective of Early Texas Statehood?

• War with Mexico

• Annexation

• Manifest Destiny

• Polk elected as president

Which of the following was NOT a reason someone might move to Texas during the Early Statehood Era?

• Cheap Land

• More Resources

• Fear of war with Mexico

• Better Economic Opportunities

What river did the U.S. think was the border of Texas? What about Mexico?

• Nueces,

  Rio Grande

• Rio Grande,

  Colorado River

• Rio Grande,

  Nueces

• Red River,

  Colorado

What was the main issue during the Compromise of 1850?

• Slavery

• Annexation of California

• Threats from Mexico

• Disagreement in the Senate

Were the Texans pleased about going to war with Mexico? Why or why not?

• No, they were still recovering from their war for independence.

• Yes, they wanted revenge for the Alamo & The Goliad Massacre.

• Yes, they wanted to prove to Mexico how much stronger they were now that they were a part of the United States.

• No, they were not financially prepared to for another war.

Which 2 countries are we talking about in this unit?

• Mexico

• Texas

• United States

• Spain

What did the LADY in the Manifest Destiny painting represent?

• Freedom

• She looks like an angel so she represents the "Divine Right"

• Education

• Technology

Was Polk for or against war with Mexico?

• For. He orchestrated the whole thing.

• Against. He didn't want to complete manifest destiny.

What was the main cause of the Mexican-American War?

• Mexico was bitter after having to give up Texas.

• U.S. wanted to buy their land.

• Border Disputes

• Polk invaded Mexico.

What year did the Early Statehood era begin? What about the Republic era?

• 1845, 1836

• 1816, 1836

• 1845, 1816

• 1826,1846