Social Studies Quiz

What will students learn about in the summary of the week regarding the annexation of Texas?

• The cultural impact of the annexation

• The causes and effects of the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845

• The economic strategies used by Texas after the annexation

• The political figures involved in the annexation

According to the Social Studies Standards, what should students be able to do with primary and secondary sources?

• Memorize and recite information from the sources

• Differentiate between, locate, and use the sources

• Translate the sources into another language

• Ignore the sources in favor of modern interpretations

What is one of the skills mentioned in the Social Studies Standards that students should develop when analyzing information about Texas?

• Predicting future events based on current trends

• Applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions

• Learning the names of all historical figures involved in Texas history

• Focusing solely on the geographical aspects of Texas

What is the focus of Social Studies Standard 4.20(B)?

• Interpreting geographic data, population distribution, and natural resources

• Creating timelines of historical events

• Understanding the political structure of Texas

• Analyzing the impact of technological advancements in Texas

What were the major causes of the annexation of Texas?

• Economic incentives and territorial expansion

• Manifest Destiny and conflicts with Native Americans

• Political alliances and international treaties

• Military conquests and defense strategies

What effects did annexation have on Texas and the United States?

• It led to a decrease in population in both regions

• It caused a significant economic downturn

• It resulted in conflicts with other countries

• It had no noticeable effects

What is Manifest Destiny?

• The idea that Americans were justified in claiming land from anyone who opposed them

• The belief in the inherent superiority of the American culture and economy

• A political doctrine promoting the expansion of a country's territories

• A religious movement advocating for the spread of democracy

Why did the annexation of Texas lead to conflict between the United States and Mexico?

• Because Mexico wanted to annex Texas as well

• Due to previous treaties between the United States and Native American tribes

• Because it disrupted the balance of power in North America

• Because Mexico did not recognize Texas's independence

Which sentence best completes the diagram regarding the cause of Texas being annexed to the United States?

• The Texas army wanted to join Spain.

• Mexico wanted to use Texas as a military base.

• The United States purchased Texas from Spain.

• Mexico and American Indians threatened the Republic of Texas.

Which sentence best completes the diagram regarding the cause of the boundary dispute between the U.S. and Mexico?

• The Republic of Texas was formed.

• Mexico owed the United States money.

• Texans won independence from Mexico.

• Texas was annexed to the United States.