Unit 5 Quiz

Annexation

• To separate a piece of land from another

• To join a piece of land to another

• The act of leaving a country

• The act of moving to a country

Cession

• To join a piece of land to another

• To separate a piece of land from another

• Moving to a new country

• Leaving a country

Constitution

• A document of laws or rules that govern (rule) a country

• A system that allows different branches of government to limit each other's power

• A document that declares independence

• A document that outlines the rules of immigration

Migration

• The movement of people from one country to another, usually permanently or for a long time

• The movement of illegal immigrants from one country to another

• The movement of animals from one place to another

• The movement of people or animals from one place to another, usually for better living conditions

Immigration

• The movement of people or animals from one place to another, usually for better living conditions

• The movement of animals from one place to another

• The movement of people from one country to another, usually permanently or for a long time

• The movement of illegal immigrants from one country to another

Why did Sam Houston create the Texas Rangers?

• Texas had to money, but it still needed protection

• The Texas Rangers were more skilled than a traditional army

• The Texas Rangers had more money for protection

• The Texas Rangers were able to travel farther to fight native americans

What happened in 1845?

• Texas became an official state

• Texas declared war against Mexico

• Texas won the war against Mexico

• Sam Houston became the first persident of Texas

Was Texas in favor of having slaves?

• Yes

• No

What was one reason why the United States did not want to take Texas?

• They did not want to start a war over the border with Mexico

• They did not want to start a war over the border with Spain

• Texas did not want slaves and it would throw off the balance (spread slavery)

• The United States did not recognize Texas as independent

What events were brought from the Germans?

• Oktoberfest and Wurstfest

• Saengerfest and Oktoberfest

• Easter and Christmas

• Halloween and Easter