Texas Annexation and the Mexican American War

What year did Texas officially become the 28th state of the United States?

• 1845

• 1836

• 1865

• 1821

Which of the following was a reason Texans wanted to join the United States?

• The U.S. military could help defend Texas from Mexico and Native American raids.

• They wanted to become a Mexican colony.

• They hoped to become independent from all countries.

• They wanted to join with California.

Which of the following was a concern for some Texans about joining the United States?

• They would lose their independence as a republic.

• They would have to move to another country.

• They would have to learn a new language.

• They would have to give up all their land.

Why did some Texans fear the annexation would lead to war?

• Mexico warned that annexation would lead to conflict.

• The U.S. threatened to invade Texas.

• Native Americans wanted to take over Texas.

• France wanted to control Texas.

What was one economic reason Texans wanted to join the United States?

• Joining the U.S. meant better trade and financial help.

• They wanted to stop using money.

• They wanted to increase taxes.

• They wanted to close all businesses.

What was one of the main causes of the Mexican-American War?

• Annexation of Texas

• Discovery of gold in California

• Purchase of Alaska

• Building of the Panama Canal

Which river did the U.S. and Texas claim as the border between Texas and Mexico?

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi River

• Nueces River

• Colorado River

What belief led many Americans to support expansion all the way to the Pacific Ocean?

• Manifest Destiny

• Isolationism

• Federalism

• Industrialization

Which treaty officially ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

What was the result of the border dispute after the Mexican-American War?

• The U.S.-Texas border became the Rio Grande

• The U.S.-Texas border became the Mississippi River

• The U.S.-Texas border became the Nueces River

• The U.S.-Texas border became the Colorado River