Topic 6.6 New Spain & Independence for Texas (Page 383)

Which of the following was a cause of Texas Independence?

• Strict Mexican laws and lack of political rights for settlers

• Discovery of gold in Texas

• Support from the British government

• Desire to join the Confederate States

Which of the following was a consequence of Texas Independence?

• Texas became a part of Mexico

• Texas became an independent republic

• Texas joined the British Empire

• Texas abolished slavery

Which of the following was an issue facing the new country of Texas?

• Lack of natural resources

• Conflict with Native Americans

• Unstable government

• Debt from the revolution

• Disputes over borders

Solutions are:

• Substances that dissolve in a solvent

• Substances that cannot dissolve in a solvent

• Solids only

• Gases only

The United States Considers Annexation: (7)

• Annexing Texas

• Annexing California

• Annexing Florida

• Annexing Alaska