Annexation of Texas

One reason some Texans wanted to maintain their independence was:

• To join the United States

• To avoid paying taxes

• To preserve their unique culture

• To expand their territory

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CCSS.RI.3.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Some U.S. citizens feared that adding Texas to the U.S. would lead to war with Mexico because:

• they believed Mexico would see it as an act of aggression.

• they thought it would lead to economic instability.

• they were concerned about the spread of slavery.

• they feared it would lead to political corruption.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

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Some U.S. citizens did not want to add Texas to the U.S. because of Texas's large debt.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What was a reason some U.S. citizens were against adding another state that practiced slavery to the U.S.?

• It would upset the balance of free and slave states.

• It would lead to economic instability.

• It would increase taxes.

• It would cause international conflict.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Texas needed the protection of a powerful country because of its problems with Mexico.

• To gain military support against Mexico

• To improve trade relations with Mexico

• To expand its territory into Mexico

• To establish a cultural exchange with Mexico

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Texas needed the financial support of the U.S. because of its debts.

• To build infrastructure

• To pay off its debts

• To expand its territory

• To support its military

What services did Texas need that a large country could provide, such as support from the U.S. military in stopping Indian attacks?

• Military support to stop Indian attacks

• Economic aid and trade opportunities

• Infrastructure development

• Educational and cultural exchange programs

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Some U.S. citizens wanted to add the land and natural resources of Texas to the U.S. because of:

• economic opportunities and expansion of slavery

• cultural exchange and diversity

• political stability and peace

• technological advancements

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Instructions: After you finish reading page 220, put the following events that led to Texas becoming the 28th state of the United States in order.

• James K. Polk becomes President of the United States.

• President Polk signs official documents that make Texas the 28th state of the United States.

• Texas leaders and citizens vote to become a part of the United States.

• The United States Congress passes a resolution that allows Texas to become a state.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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1. What other constitutions did the writers of the Texas Constitution of 1845 use as models?

• The United States Constitution and the Louisiana Constitution

• The Mexican Constitution and the Spanish Constitution

• The French Constitution and the British Constitution

• The Confederate Constitution and the Alabama Constitution