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Texas Republic and Statehood

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following statements is an example of a political effect of the Mexican War?
a)
Texas women helped the war effort by joining the troops as cooks.
b)
Not all United States citizens were pleased with the results of the Mexican War.
c)
The two nations signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, agreeing that the Rio Grande as the southern border of Texas.
d)
The Texas Rangers won fame for their bravery and skill during the war.
2.
Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837?
a)
Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.
b)
The United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic.
c)
Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States.
d)
The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.
3.
Why did many Texans favor annexation to the United States?
a)
Texas debts from the republic would be paid.
b)
Texas would be a territory rather than a state.
c)
Texas would keep 21 million acres of public land.
d)
Texas could be divided into five states.
4.
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
a)
Texas gained independence from Mexico.
b)
Americans agreed to admit Texas into the union.
c)
Peace was established with American Indian tribes.
d)
The United States and Mexico ended their conflict.
5.
How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?
a)
Many U.S. southerners moved to Texas.
b)
New borders were established for Texas.
c)
Texas was admitted to the United States union.
d)
The practice of enslaving people was expanded.
6.
Which characteristic of the Early Statehood era is evident from the advertisement?
a)
An eagerness for conflict.
b)
A support of new Texas immigration.
c)
A spirit of compromise between nations and people.
d)
An expansion of new industry in Texas.
7.
Which issue most likely influenced the voting pattern on the map?
a)
Battle of the Alamo
b)
Expansion of slavery
c)
Competition for rail lines
d)
Threat of war with Spain
8.
Which areas of Texas were home to a majority of the state’s slaveholders?
a)
South and East Texas
b)
East and West Texas
c)
North and West Texas
d)
South and West Texas
9.
Which number on the map reflects territory gained by the United States as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
10.
Define Manifest Destiny. 
a)
The country's divine right to own the Americas. 
b)
The country's divine right to spread the American way of life. 
c)
The country's divine right to own the land from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. 
d)
Both B and C 
11.
Mexican cession was
a)
land Mexico got from the treaty of  Guadalupe Hidalgo
b)
land Mexico gave to France
c)
land the the US aquired from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
12.

What year was Texas annexed to the United States?

a)

1836

b)

1845

c)

1945

d)

1776

13.
Which president of the Republic of Texas favored annexation?
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Mirabeau Lamar
c)
Both
d)
Neither
14.
Annexation of Texas was controversial in the United States because ____________________________________.
a)
it would increase the number of states that did not allow slavery
b)
it could lead to war with Spain
c)
it would increase the number of states that allowed slavery
d)
it would interfere with Manifest Destiny
15.

Where did a majority of Germans move to in the mid-1800's?

a)

New Braunfels

b)

Fort Bend

c)

Victoria County

d)

St. Hedwig

16.
What was the primary reason why people moved to Texas? 
a)
To hunt buffalo
b)
To establish trading posts with the French
c)
Expensive land to sell to Mexico
d)
Cheap land could lead to a better life
17.

How did 19th-century European immigrant groups influence Texas?

a)

They brought with them their unique cultures that influence vocabulary, music, food, and social traditions in Texas.

b)

They established towns and cities in Texas and gave them Anglo-American names to honor their new country.

c)

They established towns and cities with other immigrant groups, resulting in cities with many different languages and countries of origin.

d)

They adopted Anglo-American traditions and customs, leaving behind their former way of life.

18.

Texas chose what kind of government for itself after the Texas revolution?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Republic

c)

Imperialist

d)

Socialist

19.

The function of the Texas Rangers is

a)

building irrigation systems for farmers.

b)

protect the frontier from Native Americans

c)

return fugitive slaves to Texas

d)

inspect homes and farms

20.

What's the main reason for Sam Houston winning the Texas presidential election?

a)

Most Texas mistrusted his opponents

b)

Most Texans were aware of his background and supported Indian tribes

c)

Most Texans admired his leadership skills

d)

He ran unopposed

21.

How did immigration change the Texas landscape?

a)

Cultural changes challenged the local leaders

b)

Many new towns were established

c)

Schools began teaching dual languages

d)

German immigrants outnumbered Mexicans

22.

Name one Native American issue during Lamar's presidency

a)

Santa Fe Expediion

b)

Cordova Rebellion

c)

Mier Expedition

d)

Archives War

23.

A majority of the slaveholders lived in

a)

South and East

b)

South and West

c)

North and East

d)

North and West

24.

Sam Houston opposed the navy because

a)

It was not necessary

b)

It costs too much

c)

It used too many people

d)

There weren't enough people to serve

25.

Who wrote multiple essays on life in Texas?

a)

Mary Maverick

b)

William Goyens

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Quanah Parker

26.

Gruene, Fredericksburg, and Boerne are examples of ______ towns.

a)

German

b)

Spanish

c)

French

d)

Greek

27.

What type of government did Texas have as a republic?

a)

Republic

b)

Communist

c)

Imperial

d)

Monarchy

28.

Anson Jones was the president of Texas when

a)

Texas was annexed

b)

Texas went to war with Mexico

c)

signing the Treaty of Velasco

d)

early settlement of Texas

29.

Why do you think Sam Houston was successful in being elected president?

a)

Most people agreed with his Indian policies

b)

Most Texans didn't like his opponent, Stephen F Austin

c)

Texans admired his leadership he showed during the war

d)

He attracted the U.S. to annex Texas

30.

Who was the president that played a large role in starting the Mexican American War?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Winfield Scott

c)

James K Polk

d)

Zach Taylor

31.

Why did President Polk want to annex Texas?

a)

He believed in Manifest Destiny

b)

Goal for peace with foreign nations

c)

Anger with Mexico

d)

Limit the expansion of slavery

32.

What is not influenced by the different Texas cultures?

a)

Climate

b)

Food

c)

Architecture

d)

Language

33.

Who is the Father of Texas Education?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Mirabeau B Lamar

c)

Anson Jones

d)

James K Polk

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