Texas, Mexico, Gold Rush Concept Check

According to the text, what is one of the reasons why Anglo-American colonists wanted independence?

• Protecting their rights and liberties was necessary.
• The Mexican government did not allow slavery.
• They were not allowed to participate in elections.
• They wanted to expand their borders into Mexico.

What were the intensions of the Anglo- American colonists?

• To create political turmoil.
• To establish Texas as a part of the United States.
• To carry the Mexican constitution with them everywhere.
• To become good Mexican citizens.

How did unrest (dissatisfaction) increase in Texas?

• Gen. Manuel Mier y Teran reinforced garrisons (forts) with Mexican troops.
• There was lots of political turmoil in the United States.
• Anglo-Americans were becoming good Mexican citizens.
• There was no unrest.

According to the text, which of the following was not a reason for Texans wanting independence.

• Texans wanted the right to own slaves.
• Mexico banned the immigration of Americans into Texas.
• Texans wanted more rights and liberties given to them.
• Texans were being sent back to the United States.

Why was Sam Houston's role at the Alamo?

• He ordered soldiers to retreat.
• He helped Texas gain its independence from Mexico.
• His victory led to the signing of a treaty.
• He wasn't at the battle of the Alamo.

At which battle did Houston defeat Santa Anna?

• the Alamo
• San Jacinto
• Goliad
• Houston

According to Document C, what is the reason for Texas wanting independence?

• The Anglo-American colonists could not be trusted.

• Mexican soldiers and judges have been placed in each settlement.

• The Anglo-American colonists were not willing to follow Mexican laws

• Texans were the descendants of the Spanish and Indians.

What was the purpose for writing document D: Burnet Letter?

• To persuade Senator Clay it was time for Texas to declare independence.
• To explain to Senator Clay why the Texans don't need to follow Mexican laws.
• To justify to Senator Clay that Texians were better than Mexicans.
• To inform Senator Clay Mexicans were of Spanish and Indian descent.

What was the name of the treaty that gave the U.S. all the territories gained from the Mexican American War?

• Treaty of Mexico
• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
• Treaty of Gadsden Purchase
• Treaty of the west

According to the map, what were the two areas that were gained after the Mexican American War was won?

• Louisiana Purchase
• Mexican Cession
• Gadsden Purchase
• Florida Cession