Texas History

Which fact best illustrates the role of Manifest Destiny in the U.S.-Mexican War?

• The U.S. took Texas without regard for Mexico’s claims.

• General Arista attacked the U.S. Army at the Battle of Palo Alto.

• Most Mexicans still thought of Texas as part of their country.

• Mexico refused to negotiate with the U.S. over the Texas border.

How did José Antonio Navarro help Texas’s quest for independence?

• He traveled to Mexico to arrange a peace treaty.

• He encouraged Texan loyalty for Mexico.

• He helped to write the first Texas constitution.

• He led Texan troops in key battles.

There shall be firm and universal peace between the United States of America and the Mexican Republic, and between their respective countries, territories, cities, towns, and people, without exception of places or persons. This passage must come from which of the following?

• the treaty that ended the U.S.-Mexican War

• the surrender of the Confederacy at the end of the Civil War

• the opening to Texas's constitution of 1876

• the declaration of Texas's secession from the United States

Which of the following statements might Sam Houston have made about the decision to secede from Texas?

• Texans should remain part of the Union and fight for our rights as one of the United States.

• Texas must break away from the United States by seceding and joining the Confederacy.

• Slavery is wrong and therefore so is secession from the United States.

• Texas should not secede but should consider becoming an independent republic again.

Based on the graph, what best explains why some Texans became involved in the Civil War?

• The state was beginning to transition to a post slavery economy.

• The state's agricultural economy was thriving without the use of slavery.

• The state was preparing to reduce slavery on its own terms.

• The state's use of slaves was starting to increase.

Which statement best describes one result of population growth in Texas during early statehood?

• U.S. troops were posted in forts along the Rio Grande.

• New settlers experienced little conflict with Indians.

• New cities grew in the north and east of the state.

• Population in rural areas grew faster than urban areas.

Based on the information in the map, why would the presence of Fort Texas explain the start of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Fort Texas claims Mexico City as U.S. territory.

• Fort Texas seeks to expand the Texas border to the Rio Grande.

• Fort Texas creates more territory that Mexico will have to govern.

• Fort Texas allows the military to take immediate orders from the capital.

Which answer best describes the participation of Texans in the Civil War?

• Many Texas soldiers fought for the Confederacy, though some fought for the Union.

• Many Texas soldiers fought for the Union, though some fought for the Confederacy.

• Few Texas soldiers had any role in the war, which was mostly fought in other states.

• All of the soldiers from Texas served in the Confederacy, to which Texas belonged.

What was the status of Texas's borders after the U.S.-Mexican War compared to before the war?

• A. All of the border disputes were resolved.

• B. Some of the border disputes were resolved, but some remained.

• C. None of the border disputes were truly resolved.

• D. Only the border disputes with Mexico remained unresolved.

Which of the following was a major cause of tension between the North and South leading up to the Civil War?

• A. The expansion of slavery into new territories

• B. Disagreements over foreign policy

• C. Disputes over the gold standard

• D. Conflicts over immigration policies