Annexation of Texas (1845)

Annexation of Texas (1845)

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8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for many U.S. residents moving to Texas in the 1830s?

Opportunity for mine for gold

Escaping political unrest in the United States

Expand the profitable cotton empire

Exploring the Mexican culture and lifestyle

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2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the war between the American settlers in Texas and Mexico?

The settlers wanted equal rights with Mexicans

The settlers wanted to follow Mexican law

The settlers wanted to gain independence

The settlers wanted to form an alliance with Mexico

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was NOT a reason why the U.S. Congress initially rejected Texas as a state?

Concerns about debt

Concerns about slavery

Concerns about the threat of war with Mexico

Concerns about the size of Texas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the settlers in Texas want to do after they became independent from Mexico?

Reunite with Mexico

Become part of the British empire

Stay independent

Become a U.S. state

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which U.S. President gets credit for Texas becoming a state?

Thomas Jefferson

John Tyler

James Polk

Tyler and Polk

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