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Second Six Weeks Exam Review. Which of the following was a reason that some Northerners opposed the annexation of Texas?. Some feared that Texas would become a slave state. Many had concerns that a larger nation might become ungovernable.
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Which of the following was a reason that some Northerners opposed the annexation of Texas? Some feared that Texas would become a slave state. Many had concerns that a larger nation might become ungovernable. Britain had already declared that annexation would mean war. Northerners already competed with Texas’s strong manufacturing and industry.
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Why did Sam Houston say these words before the Battle of San Jacinto? He was trying to convince the Texas army to surrender. He was pleading with William Travis to send reinforcements. None of the above He wanted Texas troops to fight courageously even though they might lose.
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What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution? He was the first president of the Republic of Texas. He wrote the Bill of Rights section of the Texas Constitution. He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence. All of the Above.
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What was the MAIN purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830? To protect Spanish rule of Mexico.. To block Mexicans from settling in Texas. To end trade between Texas and Mexico. To prevent Texas from declaring independence.
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Santa Anna was all of the following except - Leader of the rebellion at Fredonia. Military leader of Mexico. Dictator of Mexico. President of Mexico.
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The Alamo became a battleground during the Texas Revolution because it - provided a base for spies that were going into Mexico. trained Native Americans to fight against Mexican soldiers. established trade with Mexico and Native cultures. defended the Anglo settlements against the Mexican Army.
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How did the massacre at Goliad transform the Texas Revolution? Texans began using mainly foreign soldiers to defeat Mexico. Texans asked the United States to come to their aid against Mexico. Texans restrained their army before continuing the fight against Mexico. Texans were more determined than ever to defeat Mexico.
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Why was the Battle of Gonzales fought? To stop the Mexican army from taking control of the Gulf Coast. To recapture prisoners who escaped on the march from Mier to Mexico. To stop the advance of Texas troops as they made their way toward San Antonio. To disarm Texas fighter who threatened Santa Anna.
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Which of the following events took place during the Revolution era? Settlement of Nacogdoches. Election of Anson Jones as President. None of the above Beginning of the Mexican American War.
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The above happened during which era of Texas? Revolution Colonization Exploration Republic
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Voters in Texas had to approve a new Texas constitution and an ordinance of annexation before… The United States Congress admitted Texas into the Union as the 28th state. The Texas Constitutional Convention agreed to accept the proposal from the United States for Texas to become a state. The United States officially recognized The Republic of Texas as an independent country. None of the above
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Why did the U.S. government originally reject Texas’ proposal to become a state? It was afraid of provoking Mexico into a war. There were concerns about slavery in Texas. There was a border dispute between Texas and Mexico. All of the above
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One difference between Spanish and Anglo settlements in Texas was that Spanish settlements during the 1700’s were primarily missions and trading posts, while most Anglo settlements in the 1800’s were - small, isolated farms scattered throughout the countryside. permanent ranching and farming communities on huge grants of land. moving camps of traveling trappers, traders, and outlaws. military outposts protecting the frontier from invasion.
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Which of the following is most likely the reason Sam Houston won the election of 1836 with 80% of the vote? He trained the army that defeated Santa Anna. Most Texans admired his leadership skills. Most Texans mistrusted his opponents He attracted the support of people favoring U.S. annexation.
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Why did most Texans favor the treaty of annexation to the United States? Debts owed by the Republic of Texas would be paid. The treaty made Texas a territory rather than a state. Texas could keep 21 million acres of public land. The treaty prohibited a growing Texas-British alliance.
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Votes For and Against the 1845 Annexation of Texas Which event MOST LIKELY influenced the voting pattern on the map above? Expansion of slavery Competition for rail lines Threat of war with Spain Increasing industrialization of the North
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Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. The excerpt from this speech by Anson Jones in 1846 refers to the - defeat of the Mexican Army. Texas becoming a republic. annexation of Texas to the United States. Texas withdrawing from the Union.
