Republic of Texas Day 2 Assignment

Who is this reading about?

How did this person earn his living?

Why did this person serve as a diplomat with Sam Houston?

This excerpt is about Texas annexation. Determine which part of the excerpt explains why the United States opposed annexation of Texas. Select TWO correct answers.

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Why did Germans immigrate to Texas AND how did they influence Texas culture?

Many Texas supported _________________ by the United States due to financial and security issues in the Republic.

• Annexation
• Filibusters
• Consent of the governed
• Mexican government
• Sam Houston

________________ was elected the first president of Texas.

• Sam Houston
• Annexation
• Filibusters
• Consent of the governed
• Mexican government

On May 14, 1836, the _____________________ were signed by Santa Anna and David G. Burnet.

• Treaties of Velasco
• Annexation
• Filibusters
• Consent of the governed
• Mexican government

The __________________ refused to recognize Texas independence.

• Mexican government
• Annexation
• Filibusters
• Consent of the governed
• Sam Houston

____________________________________________ is a political theory that a government’s authority is based on the will of its people.

• Consent of the governed
• Annexation
• Filibusters
• Mexican government
• Sam Houston