Lone Star Beginnings: The Early Statehood of Texas

What year was Texas annexed by the United States?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

• 1848

Answer explanation

Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845. This was the correct choice.

Which U.S. President was in office at the time of Texas' annexation?

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Tyler

Answer explanation

James K. Polk was the U.S. President at the time of Texas' annexation. He successfully pushed for the annexation and expanded the territory of the United States.

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

• The annexation of Texas

• Trade disputes between Mexico and the United States

• The desire of the United States to purchase California

• Border disputes over the Nueces River and Rio Grande

Answer explanation

The primary cause of the Mexican-American War was border disputes over the Nueces River and Rio Grande.

In what year did the Mexican-American War begin?

• 1846

• 1850

• 1836

• 1848

Answer explanation

The Mexican-American War began in 1846. It was a conflict between the United States and Mexico that lasted for two years.

What was the outcome of the Mexican-American War for Texas?

• Texas gained independence from Mexico

• Texas was annexed by the United States

• The Rio Grande was established as the border between Texas and Mexico

• Texas lost territory to Mexico

Answer explanation

The outcome of the Mexican-American War for Texas was the establishment of the Rio Grande as the border between Texas and Mexico.

How many branches are in the Texas Constitution?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

Answer explanation

The Texas Constitution has three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. These branches ensure a system of checks and balances in the state government.

Which branch MAKES the laws, according to the constitution?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Answer explanation

According to the constitution, the Legislative Branch is responsible for making laws.

Which branch ENFORCES the laws, according to the constitution?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Answer explanation

According to the constitution, the Executive Branch enforces the laws.

Which branch INTERUPTS the laws, according to the constitution?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Answer explanation

According to the constitution, the Judicial Branch has the power to interpret and interrupt the laws.

What was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• The agreement that allowed Texas to become an independent republic

• The treaty that ended the Mexican-American War

• The document that granted Texas statehood

• The treaty that sold California to the United States

Answer explanation

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was the agreement that ended the Mexican-American War.