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WorksheetsTexas Expansion
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What was the significance of the year 1845 in Texas History?
The Texans lost the Battle of the Alamo
Sam Houston was elected president of the Republic of Texas
Texas was annexed by the United States
The Spanish built the Mission San Antonio de Valero
The belief that the United States was meant to spread across North America from the East to the West
Manifest Destiny
North American Destiny
North American Manifesto
Manifest Glorification
France and Great Britain helped bring peace with Mexico because
an independent Texas would slow US expansion
Texas owed money for supplies purchased for the Revolution
They hoped to send many more settlers to Texas
Sam Houston as greatly admired in Europe
Why would northern states in the US vote against annexation of Texas
Expansion of Slavery
threat of war with spain
competition for the rail lines
Battle of the Alamo
What is annexation?
formal joining of one country to another
formal judging of one country to another
formal juggling of one country to another
Which President of the Republic of Texas signed the joint resolution to add Texas as the 28th state of the Union?
Sam Houston
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Anson Jones
The country that Texas most wanted to recognize its independence was ...
France
Great Britian
Mexico
Germany
The Edwards brothers formed the Republic of Freedonia. They were stopped by Austin’s militia.
Fredonian Rebellion
Mier Y Teran Report
Decree of April 6
Events in Anahuac
What was the main reason for the Texas Revolution?
A) High taxes imposed by Mexico
B) Desire for independence from Mexico
C) Disputes over the border with the United States
D) Influence of European powers
Which treaty ended the Texas Revolution and recognized Texas independence?
A) Treaty of Paris
B) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
C) Treaty of Velasco
D) Treaty of San Jacinto
Who was the leader of the Texan forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?
A) Stephen F. Austin
B) Sam Houston
C) James Fannin
D) William B. Travis
What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo in the Texas Revolution?
A) It was a major victory for the Texans
B) It inspired Texans to continue fighting for independence
C) It marked the end of the Texas Revolution
D) It resulted in a peace treaty with Mexico
Which country did Texas gain independence from in 1836?
A) Spain
B) France
C) Mexico
D) United States
What was the primary economic activity in Texas during the early 19th century?
A) Mining
B) Agriculture
C) Manufacturing
D) Fishing
Which event marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?
A) Battle of Gonzales
B) Battle of the Alamo
C) Battle of San Jacinto
D) Siege of Bexar
