Texas History Quiz

What was a primary reason for Texas's acceptance of the Compromise of 1850, which involved selling land to the United States?

• It wanted to avoid conflict with neighboring states.

• It sought to strengthen its political influence.

• It needed financial resources to settle its debts.

• It aimed to expand its agricultural production.

What issue divided the Whig party and eventually caused them to lose power in Texas?

• Immigration

• Slavery

• The US-Mexican War

• Territorial expansion

One major change that occurred in Texas society during the Mexican National Era includes —

• the introduction of cattle ranching

• the establishment of Anglo settlements

• the fighting of the American Revolution

• the conversion of American Indian tribes

Why did many Americans and Mexicans migrate to Mexican Texas in the 1820’s?

• To gain religious freedom

• To build missions and forts

• To search for cities of gold

• To find cheap farmland

How did Anglo colonization of Texas differ from Spanish colonization of Texas?

• Anglo settlers helped to build missions and presidios.

• Anglo settlers followed empresarios with land grants.

• Anglo settlers colonized along the border with Mexico.

• Anglo settlers hoped to claim land for the United States.

The letter above was intended to —

• notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight

• warn Sam Houston to flee from Santa Anna’s approaching army

• advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate

• inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

• It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.

• It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.

• It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.

• It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.

Which issue most likely influenced the voting pattern on the map?

• A. Battle of the Alamo

• B. Expansion of slavery

• C. Competition for rail lines

• D. Threat of war with Spain

Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837?

• A. Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.

• B. The United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic.

• C. Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States.

• D. The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.

The events portrayed in the advertisement came about because of the —

• annexation of Texas to the United States

• agreement dividing Texas and New Mexico

• efforts of Texans to gain independence from Mexico

• disputes between Texans and American Indian tribes