The Annexation of Texas Quiz

Who was the first and third president of the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• James Polk

What was the belief that the U.S. should stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific called?

• Union Expansion

• Annexation Agenda

• Texas Empire

• Manifest Destiny

When did the U.S. Congress pass a resolution allowing Texas to become a state?

• February 28th, 1845

• December 29th, 1845

• July 4th, 1845

• October 1845

Who announced 'The Republic of Texas is no more' during the flag changing ceremony?

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• James K. Polk

What was the main reason for those in the North to oppose Texas statehood?

• Allowance of slaves in Texas

• Adding another slave state

• Preservation of slavery

• Fear of war with Mexico

What was the main reason for those in the South to support Texas statehood?

• Adding another slave state

• Preservation of slavery

• Fear of war with Mexico

• Allowance of slaves in Texas

Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• James Polk

What was the date when Texas citizens overwhelmingly accepted the resolution for statehood?

• October 1845

• December 29th, 1845

• July 4th, 1845

• February 28th, 1845

What was the main argument in favor of annexation by Sam Houston?

• Protection by U.S. army

• Fear of war with Mexico

• Texas becoming a great empire

• Preservation of slavery

Who was in favor of adding another slave state to the Union?

• James Polk

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau B. Lamar