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How was Texas conquered by the USA?

• Through a peaceful treaty

• By military force and annexation

• By purchasing it from Mexico

• Through a United Nations resolution

What is an empresario?

• A Mexican soldier

• A Spanish explorer

• A land agent who brought settlers to Texas

• A Native American leader

Did the US settlers make their promise to the Mexican government? Why?

• Yes, because they respected Mexican laws

• No, because they wanted independence

• Yes, because they wanted to integrate with Mexico

• No, because they were forced to leave

What was the reaction from the Mexican government to the US settlers' actions?

• They welcomed the settlers

• They ignored the settlers

• They attempted to enforce Mexican laws

• They sold the land to the settlers

What was the impact of Manifest Destiny on Native Americans?

• They gained new territories

• They were relocated and faced conflicts

• They formed alliances with settlers

• They were given equal rights

Which event marked the beginning of Texas Independence?

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Gold Rush

Which group was most negatively impacted by the US expansion under Manifest Destiny?

• European settlers

• Mexican citizens

• Native American tribes

• Canadian provinces