Texas History Quiz

This graphic shows some of the significant dates in Texas history. In what year did the United States officially annex the Republic of Texas? Select the correct answer.

• 1519

• 1845

• 1718

• 1821

• 1836

The Texian Navy later became known as the First Texas Navy and was commissioned -

• by the Republic of Texas

• by the State of Texas

• by the United States of America

• by the Mexican government

This is an excerpt from a treaty between Texas and the United States. The people of Texas having, at the time of adopting their constitution, expressed by an almost unanimous vote, their desire to be incorporated into the Union of the United States, and being still desirous of the same with equal unanimity, in order to provide more effectually for their security and prosperity; and the United States, actuated solely by the desire to add to their own security and prosperity, and to meet the wishes of the Government and people of Texas, have determined to accomplish, by treaty, objects so important to their mutual and permanent welfare: - The Treaty of Annexation - Texas; April 12, 1844. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B. Part A: What was one economic reason for the annexation of Texas?

• The people wanted to reunite with family to share expenses.

• Texas and Mexico would profit from the international conflict.

• The U.S. would settle monetary issues for Texas.

• Annexation meant more income for Mexico.

Which of the following statements BEST describe the era of the Texas Republic? Select TWO correct answers.

• General Santa Anna led a siege on the Texans inside the Alamo.

• President Sam Houston attempted to prevent new conflict with Mexico.

• Stephen F. Austin worked as an empresario to increase settlement in Texas.

• President Abraham Lincoln signed a law to end slavery in the United States.

• President Mirabeau B. Lamar established the Texas public school system.

Which of the following were reasons why some Texans voted to join the United States shortly after gaining independence in 1836? Select TWO correct answers.

• They feared another attack from Mexico.

• They wanted to prevent the spread of slavery.

• They needed the protection of the Texas Rangers.

• They desired protection from an established army.

• They wanted help to defeat the Spanish army.

Which of the following were reasons why some Texans voted to join the United States shortly after gaining independence in 1836? Select TWO correct answers.

• They feared another attack from Mexico.

• They wanted to prevent the spread of slavery.

• They needed the protection of the Texas Rangers.

• They desired protection from an established army.

• They wanted help to defeat the Spanish army.

Which of the following were reasons why some Texans voted to join the United States shortly after gaining independence in 1836? Select TWO correct answers.

• They feared another attack from Mexico.

• They wanted to prevent the spread of slavery.

• They needed the protection of the Texas Rangers.

• They desired protection from an established army.

• They wanted help to defeat the Spanish army.

During the presidency of Mirabeau B. Lamar, the Texas Rangers —

• protected settlers from the Mexican army

• waged war against the American Indians

• helped establish Texas settlements in present day New Mexico

• worked with the U.S. Army to defend the frontier

Which statements BEST represent the provisions of the Compromise of 1850? Select TWO correct answers.

• The Texas border was established at the Rio Grande River.

• Texas was awarded $10 million in exchange for disputed territory with New Mexico.

• Mexico was given $15 million in exchange for the new territory.

• Congressional leaders added California as a slave state.

• The Fugitive Slave Act required citizens in free states to arrest runaway enslaved persons.

Which statements BEST represent the provisions of the Compromise of 1850? Select TWO correct answers.

• The Texas border was established at the Rio Grande River.

• Texas was awarded $10 million in exchange for disputed territory with New Mexico.

• Mexico was given $15 million in exchange for the new territory.

• Congressional leaders added California as a slave state.

• The Fugitive Slave Act required citizens in free states to arrest runaway enslaved persons.