Quiz 07.04.03

What year did Texas officially become a state of the United States?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1850

• 1861

Answer explanation

Texas officially became a state of the United States on December 29, 1845. The year 1836 marks its independence from Mexico, while 1850 and 1861 are not relevant to its statehood.

Identify one major cause of the Mexican-American War.

• Dispute over the Oregon Territory

• Dispute over the Texas border

• Dispute over the Louisiana Purchase

• Dispute over the Florida Territory

Answer explanation

The Mexican-American War was primarily caused by the dispute over the Texas border. After Texas gained independence, the U.S. annexation of Texas led to tensions with Mexico, which claimed the territory.

Explain why some people in the United States opposed the annexation of Texas.

• They believed it would lead to war with Mexico.

• They thought it would increase the power of the federal government.

• They wanted to focus on industrialization.

• They were concerned about the impact on Native American tribes.

Answer explanation

Many opposed the annexation of Texas because they believed it would lead to war with Mexico, which had not recognized Texas' independence. This concern was significant in the context of U.S.-Mexico relations at the time.

Identify the location of a small battle that caused tensions to rise between Mexico and the United States.

What was one reason people supported the annexation of Texas?

• To expand the United States' territory

• To decrease the number of slave states

• To improve relations with Mexico

• To reduce taxes

Answer explanation

One reason people supported the annexation of Texas was to expand the United States' territory, as it aligned with the belief in Manifest Destiny, the idea that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent.

Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas before annexation by the United States?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Anson Jones

• James K. Polk

• Sam Houston

Answer explanation

Anson Jones was the last president of the Republic of Texas, serving from 1844 until Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845. His leadership marked the end of the Republic's independence.

Select TWO ways in which Texas was affected by annexation.

• Received protection from the United States

• It erased debt caused by the Texas Revolution

• It was forced to abolish slavery

• It gained territory from New Mexico

Answer explanation

Texas received protection from the United States after annexation, ensuring its security. Additionally, the annexation helped erase the debt incurred during the Texas Revolution, providing economic relief.