Treaties & Compromises
What treaty ended the Mexican-American War and gave the U.S. the Mexican Cession?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Name one reason the U.S. was hesitant to annex Texas.
Adding another slave state OR fear of conflict with Mexico
What does “Early Statehood Era” mean for Texas?
Texas was already part of the United States
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
What was the main purpose of the Texas Rangers?
To protect Texans from American Indians
How much money did Texas receive in the Compromise of 1850 for disputed land with New Mexico?
$10 million
What year did Texas officially become part of the United States?
1845
During this era, what happened to the slave population in Texas?
It increased
What were Sam Houston’s three main goals as president?
Clear debt, make peace with Indians, and make treaties with Comanches
Which Native American group did Houston try to make peace with?
Comanches
Which two territories were involved in the land dispute settled by the Compromise of 1850?
Texas and New Mexico
What was Mexico’s main disagreement with the U.S. during Texas annexation?
The location of the Texas-Mexico border
Which war occurred shortly after Texas joined the U.S.?
Mexican-American War
Which Texas president opposed annexation?
Mirabeau Lamar
Which president wanted to remove Native Americans from Texas?
Mirabeau Lamar
What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
To end the Mexican-American War and define the U.S.-Mexico border
Which river did Texas claim as its southern border?
Rio Grande
Why did the U.S. and Mexico go to war after Texas annexation?
Disputes over the Texas-Mexico border
What was the capital during Lamar’s presidency?
Austin
What was one major conflict both Houston and Lamar faced?
Conflicts with Native Americans
Name one major effect of the Compromise of 1850 on Texas.
Texas gave up land claims in exchange for $10 million
Which river did Mexico claim as the border instead?
Nueces River
Name one economic change in Texas during the Early Statehood Era.
Growth of cotton farming and reliance on slave labor
What was the capital during Houston’s presidency?
Houston
Why were the Texas Rangers important during the Republic era?
They defended settlers and maintained security