Reading 3

Reading 3

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

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Dana Neichter

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the military force being ordered to take a position between the Nueces and the Del Norte?

To meet a threatened invasion of Texas by Mexican forces

To prepare for an attack on Mexico

To establish a new boundary for Texas

To support the annexation of Texas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the passage, what did the Congress of Texas declare on December 19, 1836?

War against Mexico

The annexation of Texas to the United States

The Rio del Norte to be the boundary of the republic

Independence from Mexico

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the American party being surrounded and compelled to surrender?

Crossing the Rio del Norte

Engagement with a large body of Mexican troops

A surprise attack by Mexican forces

Running out of supplies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the passage suggest about the efforts at reconciliation with Mexico?

They were exhausted before the recent events

They were successful

They were ongoing

They were unnecessary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action by Mexico is described as having crossed a boundary and shed American blood?

Declaration of War

Crossing the Rio del Norte

Annexation of Texas

Invasion of American territory