Unit 6 Review Early Statehood

What treaty was signed to end the Mexican-American War?

• Compromise of 1850

• Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty

• San Jacinto Treaty

• Treaty of Versilles

What does annexation mean?

• get rid of evil spirits

• fight for the land that is yours

• add land to existing territory

• own all the land in North America

What were 2 reasons that many TEXANS wanted to be annexed by the United States?

• Military protection from Mexico

• Economic benefits and stability

• Freedom to make your own rules

• To have better land

Why did most AMERICANS want to annex Texas?

• To expand the territory of the United States

• To strengthen the institution of slavery

• To go to war with Mexico

• To gain economic freedom dissolving the Republic debt.

What were 2 reasons that some AMERICANS did NOT want to annex Texas?

• Fear of starting a war with Mexico

• Gaining a slave state in Congress

• Manifest Destiny

• Fear of starting a war with the Native Americans

Which deal created new borders between Texas and New Mexico?

• Mexican American War

• Gudalupe Hidalgo treaty

• Compromise of 1850

• Sam Houston

Which Texas President was most concerned with paying off Texas' debt and keeping the republic in good financial shape?

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• James K Polk

• Sam Houston

Which group was created to protect Texans from Native American attacks?

• Texas Navy

• Texas Rangers

• Texians militia

• Fredonian Rebellion

What year was Texas annexed?

• 1845
• 1945

• 1854

• 1754

Who was President of Texas when Texas was annexed by the US?

• James K Polk

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar