Early Statehood and the U.S.-Mexican War

Front

Which event was not part of the Early Statehood Era of Texas? Options: Mexican War, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Compromise of 1850, Civil War

Back

Civil War

Front

In the year _________, Texas was annexed by the United States?

Back

1845

Front

The vast majority of these people [African American Texans] were _________________.

Back

enslaved

Front

In 1845, a terrible famine occurred in _______ when a fungus destroyed potato crops.

Back

Ireland

Front

How did the cartoonist view the effects of the U.S.-Mexican War on Mexico?

Back

Mexico was humiliated

Front

Which political party strongly believed in nativism, or the belief in favoring the interests of native-born American citizens? Options: Know-Nothings, Democrats, Republicans, Whigs

Back

Know-Nothings

Front

What does the painting represent?

Back

Westward advancement of the United States

Front

The territory gained in the war raised new political issues in Texas and in the United States. Southerners wanted the newly gained territories open to ____________________. Many Northerners objected to that idea.

Back

slavery

Front

Which area on the map was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican War?

Back

Area 7

Front

Which area on the map was purchased from France in 1803? Options: Area 7, Area 3, Area 5, Area 4

Back

Area 3