Reading 3

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

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

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

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

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