Texas Annexation and Independence Issues

The video discusses the complex history of Texas and its relationship with Mexico and the United States. It covers the Mexican independence movement, the instability in early Mexican politics, and the American settlement in Texas. The Texas rebellion and its path to independence are highlighted, along with the international and domestic challenges faced by both Texas and Mexico. The video concludes with the ongoing debate over the annexation of Texas and its implications.

What was a significant factor driving American expansion into Mexican territories during the early 19th century?

• The search for religious freedom

• The discovery of gold

• The fur trade

• The cotton boom

What was a major cause of instability in early Mexican history following independence?

• Frequent changes in leadership

• Strong centralized authority

• Stable political traditions

• Economic prosperity

Why did the Mexican government invite American settlers into Texas?

• To convert them to Catholicism

• To strengthen control over the territory

• To establish trade routes

• To promote cultural exchange

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

• A decisive Texan victory

• A rallying cry for Texan independence

• The capture of Santa Anna

• The end of the Texas Revolution

What was a major consequence of Santa Anna's capture during the Texas Revolution?

• Santa Anna's overthrow in Mexico City

• Immediate recognition of Texan independence by Mexico

• Santa Anna's execution

• The end of the Mexican-American War

What was a key reason for the opposition to the annexation of Texas by the United States?

• The potential expansion of slavery

• The lack of natural resources

• The threat of British intervention

• The absence of a stable government in Texas

What event delayed negotiations for the annexation of Texas?

• The explosion of The Peacemaker

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The discovery of oil in Texas

• The election of a new U.S. president

What was the main reason for the French intervention in Mexico during the Texas independence period?

• To annex Mexican territories

• To establish a French colony

• To support Mexican independence

• To avenge a destroyed bakery

What was the stance of the new Mexican government regarding Texan independence after Santa Anna's overthrow?

• They refused to recognize Texan independence

• They ignored the issue

• They recognized Texan independence

• They sought an alliance with Texas

What was a significant challenge for Mexico in suppressing the Texas rebellion?

• Lack of military resources

• Support from European powers

• Strong centralized government

• Internal political stability