Key Figures
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas, favoring annexation and peaceful relations with Native Americans?
Sam Houston
What year did Texas become the 28th state of the United States?
1845
Which river was established as the southern border of Texas in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
Rio Grande
The formal process of joining one territory or country to another
Annexation
Which crop grew in importance during the Early Statehood era in Texas?
Cotton
Who was the second president of the Republic of Texas, known for opposing annexation and promoting education?
Mirabeau B. Lamar
What document established the structure and principles of the Republic of Texas government?
Constitution of 1836
What river did Mexico claim as the border between Texas and Mexico?
Nueces River
What is the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand westward?
Manifest Destiny
Why did many Texans support slavery?
Large areas of land were suitable for growing cotton.
Who served as the final president of the Republic of Texas before annexation into the United States?
Anson Jones
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What geographical feature made Texas ideal for cotton farming during the Early Statehood era?
Large fertile plains
What was the group responsible for protecting settlers from Native American attacks in the Republic of Texas?
Texas Rangers
What did Texas hope to achieve by joining the United States?
Paying off its debt from the Republic era
Which U.S. president strongly supported the annexation of Texas and westward expansion?
James K. Polk
What was the major cause of the Mexican-American War?
The border dispute between Mexico and Texas
Which territory was disputed during the Mexican-American War?
The land between the Rio Grande and Nueces River
Which term describes a government where power lies with elected representatives?
Republic
How did the Texas Rangers help the economy of the Republic of Texas?
By protecting settlers and reducing conflict with Native Americans
Which Mexican leader signed the Treaty of Velasco, ending the Texas Revolution?
Santa Anna
What agreement ceded the United States the territories of California, New Mexico, and Arizona?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What did the Compromise of 1850 allow Texas to do in exchange for $10 million?
Give up land claims in New Mexico
What was the agreement that ended the Texas Revolution?
Treaty of Velasco
What was a major economic benefit of the Compromise of 1850 for Texas?
The $10 million allowed Texas to pay off its debts.