Unit 7 SS Assessment (Early Statehood)

What other constitution served as a guide when Texas was writing a new state constitution?

• the U.S. Constitution

• the Mexican Constitution of 1824

• the California State Constitution

• the Constitution of Canada

Which branch of government is the one that MAKES the laws for our state and our nation?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• None of the above

Which branch of government is the one that ENFORCES the laws for our state and our nation?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• None of the above

What important government concept means “political power belongs to the people”?

• limited government

• checks and balances

• republicanism

• popular sovereignty

Which of these people would have been able to vote in Texas during Early Statehood?

• Robert

• Steven

• Robert and Steven

• Robert, Steven, and Susan

What concept does this image best illustrate? A. Westward Expansion B. Migration across North America C. Manifest Destiny D. All of these answers are correct

• Westward Expansion

• Migration across North America

• Manifest Destiny

• All of these answers are correct

During this time period, the U.S. and Mexico disagreed over which river would serve as their boundary. What river did MEXICO claim was and always had been their boundary?

• the Rio Grande River

• the Nueces River

• the Arkansas River

• the Sabine River

Shortly after the annexation of Texas, U.S. President James K. Polk sent American troops to which area?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What was the name of the river that became the permanent boundary between the U.S. and Mexico?

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande River

• Colorado River

• Red River

What year did Texas become a part of the U.S.?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1853