The Annexation of Texas

Who was the last president of Texas

• Anson Jones

• James K. Polk

• Sam Houston

• J. Pinckney Henderson

Who was the first governor of Texas?

• Anson Jones

• James K. Polk

• Sam Houston

• J. Pinckney Henderson

During which years was Texas an independent republic?

• 1776-1800

• 1836-1845

• 1856-1865

• 1820-1836

What was one reason Texans wanted to be part of the United States?

• To expand the territory for settlers

• To ensure citizens kept their basic rights

• To protect Texas from Mexico

What was the biggest concern about Texas annexation in the United States?

• increased taxes

• slavery

• agriculture

• Native American relations

When did Texas become a U.S. state?

• 1845

• 1945

• 1745

• 1855

Manifest Destiny means:

• The belief that the United States should negotiate purchasing or taking land.

• The belief that only Texans can live in the newly formed state.

• The belief that the United States can take territory from anyone.

What event started the war between Mexico and the United States?

• Texas declared independence

• Mexico claimed the Nueces River

• American soldiers stole Mexican cattle

• The United States annexed Texas

What was unique about American forces invading Mexico?

• The U.S. warred against its own citizens.

• An American army set foot on foreign soil.

• Texas and the U.S. worked together.

• Women were allowed to fight.

What treaty ended the war?

• McLane-Ocampo Treaty

• Treaties of Velasco

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• De la Huerta-Lamont Treaty