WorksheetsiCivics A Growing Nation: Annexation of Texas Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
What was the main reason for the U.S. residents to move into Texas in the early 1800s?
To reunite with Mexico
To seek alliance with the British empire
To expand the profitable cotton empire
To escape from Mexico's control
Why did the U.S. Congress initially reject the annexation of Texas?
All of the above
Mexico was threatening war
Texas allowed slavery
Texas had a lot of debt
What was the main reason for Texas to seek annexation with the United States?
To gain independence from Mexico
To become part of the British empire
To protect the institution of slavery
To seek alliance with Mexico
Who was the president of the United States when Congress approved Texas annexation?
Both John Tyler and James Polk
James Polk
Neither John Tyler nor James Polk
John Tyler
What did John Tyler do to ensure the approval of Texas annexation before James Polk took office?
He signed a treaty with Mexico
He made a public announcement
He sent the offer to Texas himself
He sought approval from the British empire
What was the outcome of the Texas annexation offer sent by John Tyler?
Texas rejected the offer
Texas approved the offer in July
Texas sought alliance with Mexico
Texas approved the offer in December
Who finally signed the Texas annexation into the United States?
Both John Tyler and James Polk
Neither John Tyler nor James Polk
James Polk
John Tyler
Annexation
Archives
Republic
Manifest Destiny
True or False: Texas was a slave state?
True
False
Most of the new settlers from Texas were from southern states in The United States.
True
False
