7G Gallopade Ch 7

Why did Mexico encourage U.S to move into Texas?

• To promote economic development and strengthen its presence in the region.
• To establish a new capital in Texas.
• To reduce immigration from other countries.
• To increase military presence in the area.

What happened at the Alamo?

• The Alamo was the site of a 13-day siege during the Texas Revolution, ending in a battle on March 6, 1836.
• The Alamo was a military base established in the 20th century.
• The Alamo was a famous music festival held in Texas.
• The Alamo was a peaceful negotiation site between Texas and Mexico.

How did Houston overcome that disadvantage of having fewer troops than Mexico?

• By increasing taxes on residents.
• By reducing community services and support.
• By ignoring the needs of the community.
• They snuck up on them.

How did the annexation of Texas in 1845 contribute to Westward Expansion?

• The annexation of Texas contributed to Westward Expansion by providing new land for settlement and intensifying the drive for territorial growth.
• The annexation had no impact on the population movement westward.
• Texas was already fully settled before its annexation.
• It led to the immediate end of the Mexican-American War.

What year did Texas become a state?

• 1836
• 1845
• 1850
• 1861

In what year did Texas become an independent nation?

• 1845
• 1836
• 1821
• 1776

Which two nations claimed the Oregon country?

• Canada and Mexico
• Russia and Japan
• France and Spain
• United States and Great Britain

Where did the U.S claim the Texas border was?

• Nueces River
• Sabine River
• Rio Grande River
• Mississippi River

Which countries controlled Texas at some point in North American history?

• Canada
• Spain

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Mexico

Why did Texans fight for independence from Mexico?

• Mexico closed the border to new US immigrants

• Santa Anna became the leader of Mexico, and the Texans did not like him.

• Mexico wanted to abolish slavery

• All of the above