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Texas Expansion

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the significance of the year 1845 in Texas History?

a)

The Texans lost the Battle of the Alamo

b)

Sam Houston was elected president of the Republic of Texas

c)

Texas was annexed by the United States

d)

The Spanish built the Mission San Antonio de Valero

2.

The belief that the United States was meant to spread across North America from the East to the West

a)

Manifest Destiny

b)

North American Destiny

c)

North American Manifesto

d)

Manifest Glorification

3.

France and Great Britain helped bring peace with Mexico because

a)

an independent Texas would slow US expansion

b)

Texas owed money for supplies purchased for the Revolution

c)

They hoped to send many more settlers to Texas

d)

Sam Houston as greatly admired in Europe

4.

Why would northern states in the US vote against annexation of Texas

a)

Expansion of Slavery

b)

threat of war with spain

c)

competition for the rail lines

d)

Battle of the Alamo

5.

What is annexation?

a)

formal joining of one country to another

b)

formal judging of one country to another

c)

formal juggling of one country to another

6.

Which President of the Republic of Texas signed the joint resolution to add Texas as the 28th state of the Union?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

c)

Anson Jones

7.

The country that Texas most wanted to recognize its independence was ...

a)

France

b)

Great Britian

c)

Mexico

d)

Germany

8.

The Edwards brothers formed the Republic of Freedonia. They were stopped by Austin’s militia.

a)

Fredonian Rebellion

b)

Mier Y Teran Report

c)

Decree of April 6

d)

Events in Anahuac

9.

What was the main reason for the Texas Revolution?

a)

A) High taxes imposed by Mexico

b)

B) Desire for independence from Mexico

c)

C) Disputes over the border with the United States

d)

D) Influence of European powers

10.

Which treaty ended the Texas Revolution and recognized Texas independence?

a)

A) Treaty of Paris

b)

B) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

c)

C) Treaty of Velasco

d)

D) Treaty of San Jacinto

11.

Who was the leader of the Texan forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?

a)

A) Stephen F. Austin

b)

B) Sam Houston

c)

C) James Fannin

d)

D) William B. Travis

12.

What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo in the Texas Revolution?

a)

A) It was a major victory for the Texans

b)

B) It inspired Texans to continue fighting for independence

c)

C) It marked the end of the Texas Revolution

d)

D) It resulted in a peace treaty with Mexico

13.

Which country did Texas gain independence from in 1836?

a)

A) Spain

b)

B) France

c)

C) Mexico

d)

D) United States

14.

What was the primary economic activity in Texas during the early 19th century?

a)

A) Mining

b)

B) Agriculture

c)

C) Manufacturing

d)

D) Fishing

15.

Which event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

a)

A) Battle of Gonzales

b)

B) Battle of the Alamo

c)

C) Battle of San Jacinto

d)

D) Siege of Bexar