Convention of 1845 Quiz

Who was the only delegate at the Convention of 1845 from Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• José Antonio Navarro

• James Bowie

What did the new constitution allow to continue in the state?

• Freedom of speech

• Slavery

• Religious freedom

• Free trade

Which river did the United States claim as the boundary with Mexico?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

• Missouri River

Who enlisted to help the U.S. army capture Mexico City?

• The California Rangers

• The New York Militia

• Jack Coffee Hays and the Texas Rangers

• The Florida Volunteers

What was the main reason for the U.S. victory in the war?

• Better weather conditions

• Superior resources and leadership

• More experienced soldiers

• Larger territory

Which treaty ceded land from Spain to the United States in 1819?

• Treaty of Paris

• Adams-Onís Treaty

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Jay Treaty

Map showing the growth of the United States from 1783 to 1853, including various land acquisitions.

• Louisiana Purchase

• Gadsden Purchase

• Alaska Purchase

• Mexican Cession

What was created as part of the Compromise of 1850 to address runaway slaves?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Kansas-Nebraska Act

Why were farmers from the southern United States motivated to move to Texas?

• To find gold

• To escape harsh winters

• Due to its cheap land

• To start new businesses

What crop did new Texas settlers farm during the mid-1800s?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Cotton

• Rice