iCivics A Growing Nation: Annexation of Texas Quiz

What was the main reason for the U.S. residents to move into Texas in the early 1800s?

• To reunite with Mexico

• To seek alliance with the British empire

• To expand the profitable cotton empire

• To escape from Mexico's control

Why did the U.S. Congress initially reject the annexation of Texas?

• All of the above

• Mexico was threatening war

• Texas allowed slavery

• Texas had a lot of debt

What was the main reason for Texas to seek annexation with the United States?

• To gain independence from Mexico

• To become part of the British empire

• To protect the institution of slavery

• To seek alliance with Mexico

Who was the president of the United States when Congress approved Texas annexation?

• Both John Tyler and James Polk

• James Polk

• Neither John Tyler nor James Polk

• John Tyler

What did John Tyler do to ensure the approval of Texas annexation before James Polk took office?

• He signed a treaty with Mexico

• He made a public announcement

• He sent the offer to Texas himself

• He sought approval from the British empire

What was the outcome of the Texas annexation offer sent by John Tyler?

• Texas rejected the offer

• Texas approved the offer in July

• Texas sought alliance with Mexico

• Texas approved the offer in December

Who finally signed the Texas annexation into the United States?

• Both John Tyler and James Polk

• Neither John Tyler nor James Polk

• James Polk

• John Tyler

What was a popular belief in the U.S. during the early 1800's that the country will expand its boundaries to the Pacific Ocean?

• Annexation

• Archives

• Republic

• Manifest Destiny

True or False: Texas was a slave state?

• True

• False

What year was Texas annexed to the United States?

• 1819
• 1836
• 1845
• 1861