Texas Annexation and Key Events

The video covers the history of Texas, from its early disputes between the US, Spain, and Mexico, to its settlement and the rising tensions with the Mexican government. It details the events leading to Texas' fight for independence, including the significant battle at The Alamo. The video concludes with Texas' eventual independence and its annexation into the United States.

Which treaty led the United States to drop its claim to Texas?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Jay Treaty

• Adams-Onís Treaty

• Treaty of Paris

What was the main reason for the Mexican government's decree in 1830?

• To stop American immigration and trade

• To encourage more American settlers

• To promote trade with the United States

• To establish new trade routes

What was Stephen F. Austin's primary demand during his meeting with Santa Anna?

• To make Texas a separate state

• To increase trade with the United States

• To allow more Mexican settlers

• To reduce taxes on settlers

Who was the commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of the Alamo?

• Jim Bowie

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

• William B. Travis

What was the rallying cry of the Texans during the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Victory or Death

• Remember the Alamo

• To the Last Man

• For Texas and Freedom

Who was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• James K. Polk

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Santa Anna

Why did Andrew Jackson refuse to annex Texas initially?

• Economic instability in Texas

• Fear of war with Spain

• Concerns over the balance of slave and free states

• Lack of interest in Texas

What was the main reason for the delay in Texas's annexation to the United States?

• The slavery issue in the United States

• Texas's financial instability

• Opposition from the Mexican government

• Lack of support from Texas citizens

Which U.S. president supported the annexation of Texas and Oregon?

• John Tyler

• James K. Polk

• Martin Van Buren

• Andrew Jackson

What concept was popular during the 1844 presidential campaign that influenced the annexation of Texas?

• Isolationism

• Monroe Doctrine

• American Exceptionalism

• Manifest Destiny