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WorksheetsModule 12: Expansion and Conflict
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 3hrs 51mins
Mexican citizens who lived in Texas were known as
Untouchables
Tejanos
Burros
Peninsulares
“Remember the Alamo” became a battle cry because
The soldiers who died there were executed
The Americans won the battle there so easily
Santa Anna was a kind and generous leader
People became rich from the gold mines there
Santa Anna was defeated and captured
By Sam Houston’s army at San Jacinto
Dallas
At the Battle of the Alamo
In California’s olive groves
Northern states did not want Texas to become a part of the US because
They did not want another slave state
They did not like barbecue
The climate was too hot there
They wanted to give it to Native Americans
California was a desirable new state because the United States would
Build seaports on the Pacific to trade with Asian countries
Not have to share a western border with any other country
Enjoy a mild climate with natural resources
All the choices are correct
Mexican settlers in California created large estates known as
Ranchos
Emigrants
Decrees
Mormons
President Polk was in favor of a war with Mexico to
Move the capital of the US to Mexico City
Free all slaves from Latino countries
Capture the island nation of Cuba
Control Texas, New Mexico and California
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo stated that
President Polk would apologize for Manifest Destiny
President Polk was a war criminal and would go to prison
Mexico would give up California and New Mexico Territory
Mexico would keep Texas and southern California
The river that became the border between Mexico and Texas after the Mexican was the
Rio Grande
Nueces
Mississippi
Suwanee
California was known as the
Lone Star State
Bear Flag Republic
Ranch State
Land of Gold
American generals who fought in the Mexican war included
Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton
Santa Anna and Butch Sundance
John Fremont and Zachary Taylor
Henry Clay and William Becknell
When did the Alamo fall to Santa Anna?
1845
1863
1936
1836
Why is The Alamo significant?
It was the last battle of the Revolution
Texas won its independence
It Inspired Texans to fight
It was the first battle of the Revolution
At what battle was Santa Anna's army defeated?
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Gonzalez
Battle of Goliad
Battle of San Jacinto
Who led the Texas army at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Sam Houston
William travis
David Crockett
James Bowie
Stephen F. Austin is consider what?
The Father of Texas
The Father of Mexico
The Father of United States
The Father of Hispanics
Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?
Battle of Gonzales
Goliad Massacre
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of San Jacinto
U.S. Congressman from Tennessee that fought at the Alamo as a private. Was a frontier legend known for his coonskin cap and legendary tales. Skilled sharpshooter, hunter, and storyteller
David Crockett
James Fannin
James Bowie
William B Travis
Prisoners were ordered to be executed at ______.
The Massacre of Goliad
The Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of Gonzales
The Massacre of Coleto
Who was elected Commander-In-Chief of the Texas military?
Sam Houston
George Childress
William B. Travis
Santa Anna
Who was the sole author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
George Childress
Samuel Jackson
Sam Houston
William Travis
What empresario led the first wave of American Settlers into Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
William Travis
Davey Crockett
Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Who was the military leader at the Battle of the Alamo?
James Bowie
William B Tavis
Same Houston
Davey Crockett
What was the main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?
To stop Mexico immigration to Texas
To stop US immigration to Texas
To stop Japan immigration to Texas
To stop Immigration to Mexico
Which of the following is NOT a cause of the U.S.-Mexican War?
Manifest Destiny
Border Dispute
Texas Annexation
American blood spilled on Mexican soil
Which river did the United States say the border should be?
Guadalupe River
Sabine River
Rio Grande
Nueces River
Texas joined the United States through a process called
Annexation
Expedition
Veto
Joint Resolution
Why did the United States want to purchase the territory purchased in the Gadsden Purchase?
It made the map look better
To build the Transcontinental Railroad
For better land
What was the main problem that delayed the statehood of Texas and Florida?
Congress wanted to keep a balance of slave and free states in the Union
Neither one had a large enough population
They were in continual conflict with neighboring territories.
They had no organized government
Which president of the Republic of Texas favored annexation?
Mirabeau Lamer
Sam Houston
Both
Which Purchase finalized the modern border with Mexico?
Gadsen Purchase
Florida Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
California Purchase
Who are Californios?
Californians of Spanish descent
Californians of Native American descent
Californians of American descent
Native Californians
What was the job of an “Empresario?”
To convince people to move into Texas
To convince people to move into Mexico
To convince people to move into New Mexico
To convince people to move into California
In which ways did Americans ignore Mexican laws when living in Texas?
Did not convert to Catholicism, owned slaves
Tore down historic buildings
Refused to celebrate traditional holidays
Refused to pay taxes
Which Treaty ends the war?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Cartagena
Treaty of Mexico City
