Texas Annexation and the Mexican War

The video discusses the annexation of Texas into the United States and the subsequent Mexican War. It explains the Republic of Texas' desire for statehood, the balance of power between free and slave states, and the conditions that led to Texas' annexation in 1845. The video also covers the Mexican War, highlighting the border disputes and the U.S. acquisition of California. The outcomes of the war, including the Mexican Cession, are also discussed.

What year did Texas officially become part of the United States?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1850

• 1861

What was a major issue affecting the annexation of Texas in the 1830s?

• The balance of power between free and slave states

• The lack of interest from Texas

• The opposition from European countries

• The economic instability in the US

Which state entered the Union around the same time as Texas, helping to maintain the balance of power?

• Florida

• New York

• Iowa

• California

What was one of the main reasons for the Mexican War?

• Cultural conflicts

• Trade disagreements

• Religious differences

• Dispute over the Texas-Mexico border

Where did Mexico believe the Texas border was located?

• Colorado River

• Nueces River

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

What was the US's offer to Mexico for the California territory?

• 30 million dollars

• 20 million dollars

• 10 million dollars

• 40 million dollars

What was the outcome of the Mexican War regarding the Texas-Mexico border?

• It was moved to the Mississippi River

• It was set at the Rio Grande

• It was abolished

• It remained at the Nueces River

How much did the US pay Mexico for the territory acquired after the Mexican War?

• 10 million dollars

• 15 million dollars

• 20 million dollars

• 25 million dollars

What was the term used for the land Mexico ceded to the US after the war?

• Mexican Agreement

• Mexican Treaty

• Mexican Cession

• Mexican Purchase

Which event was a training ground for soldiers who would later fight in the Civil War?

• The Spanish-American War

• The War of 1812

• The Mexican War

• The Revolutionary War