Republic of Texas
Which feature of the Republic of Texas government was similar to the U.S. government?\
-One leader to control all
-Branches of government
-Branches of government
Why did Mexico continue to threaten Texas?
Trade issues
Mexico did not recognize independence
Mexico did not recognize independence
What was a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
U.S. gained territory
Mexico gained land
U.S. gained territory
Texas supported which side in the Civil War?
Union
Confederacy
Union
Westward expansion affected Native Americans by:
Increasing land
Forcing relocation
Forcing relocation
Why did Sam Houston favor peace with Native Americans?
To avoid costly wars
To expand slavery
To avoid costly wars
A major cause of the Mexican-American War was:
Tax disagreements
Border disputes
Border disputes
After the war, Texas faced issues with:
Borders and debt
Language
Borders and debt
Texas contributed to the war by:
Sending ships
Providing soldiers and supplies
Providing soldiers and supplies
Frontier Wars were fought between:
Texas and Mexico
Settlers and Native Americans
Settlers and Native Americans
Which was a major challenge during Houston’s presidency?
Large population
Debt and financial problems
Debt and financial problems
The disputed border between Texas and Mexico was between:
Rio Grande & Nueces River
Red River & Brazos
Rio Grande & Nueces River
What did Texas give up in the Compromise of 1850?
Slavery
Land claims in New Mexico
Land claims in New Mexico
Why was the Battle of Galveston important?
Union victory
Confederates regained control
Confederates regained control
What helped expand the Texas frontier?
Railroads
Weather
Railroads
Lamar believed Texas should:
Expand westward
Avoid conflict
Expand westward
Which U.S. president supported expansion leading to war?
Polk
Lincoln
Polk
What did Texas gain in return?
$10 million
Trade routes
$10 million
One economic effect of the Civil War was:
Lower prices
Inflation and shortages
Inflation and shortages
Why were railroads important?
Made travel and trade easier
Reduced population
Made travel and trade easier
Which was a result of Lamar’s policies?
Peace with Native Americans
Increased debt and conflict
Increased debt and conflict
Zachary Taylor was known as:
A U.S. general
A governor
A U.S. general
What did Texas do with the $10 million dollars.
Pay off debts & resolve boundaries
Pay the soldiers who fought in war
Pay off debts & resolve boundaries
The Civil War ended when:
Confederacy collapsed
Mexico intervened
Confederacy collapsed
U.S. Army forts helped by:
Ending trade
Protecting settlers
Protecting settlers