Presidents of TX
In 1836, what did Texas do?
Gain its independence from Spain
Who was President of the United States during the Mexican-American War?
President James K. Polk
Prior to Texas joining the United States, what was it called from 1836-1845?
The Republic of Texas
Was California admitted to the Union as a free state or slave state?
FREE
True or False: Spanish Immigrants mainly influenced the culture of Texas by introducing distinctive architecture
TRUE
This famous hero of San Jacinto was the 1st AND 3rd President of the Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
The Mexican Cession is the region of land in the present-day Western US from Mexico in 1848. There are parts of 7 states included in this, name 5 of them.
California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming
What does the term "annexation" mean?
when one territory joins another
Which citizens were affected by the new agreement which resulted in the Mexican Cession? (The land that was forced to be sold to the US)
Mexican Citizens
Texas saw an increase of diverse groups in churches, schools, and communities. What could have caused this?
Immigration and Migration
Who was the 2nd President of The Republic of Texas?
Mirabeau Lamar
After the Compromise of 1850, which river was accepted as the new southern border?
Rio Grande River
In 1845, there was a vote for whether Texas should be annexed. Maps showed that the North was against Annexation. What event would likely influence the voting pattern of Southern States being FOR annexation?
Expansion of Slavery
When the Compromise of 1850 was signed, one effect was that Texas lost claims to the land that would later become present-day ...?
New Mexico
Define "Cultural Diversity"
The blending of various cultures and traditions
This man navigated Texas through their Independence from Mexico and he was a strong advocate in Texas being Annexed by the U.S.
Sam Houston
What river did Mexico believe to be the southern boarder of Texas?
The Nueces
The US Government rejected Texas proposing to become a state in 1837, why?
America did not want to anger Mexico and provoke them into a war.
Cause or Effect? Senators sought to maintain balance between slave and free states in Congress
CAUSE
In addition to bringing new cultural traditions, Immigrants brought new methods of what?
Agriculture
This man was the President of the Republic of Texas when they were annexed to the United States of America. He said "The lone star of Texas...has passed on and become fized forever in the glorious constellation which all freemen and lovers of freedom in the world must revere and adore - The American Union."
Anson Jones
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Explain TWO reasons a Texas would support Texas being annexed into the United States. (There are 5)
Cultural Connection, Debt Free, Protection, Leadership, Economics
The Compromise of 1850 established fugitive slave laws, how did this affect free black people in free states?
It endangered their freedom
Immigration and Migration influenced Texas in the early -to-mid 19th century. Settlers had to choose areas of land with TWO main features. What features?
Rivers (water source) and fertile soil