Texas Annexation
Wars
Juneteenth and Succeeding
100
Who was President of the Republic of Texas from 1844–1846 and is known for supporting the Annexation of Texas?
Anson Jones
Abraham Lincoln
Anson Jones
100
Which event was first in historic order?
A. The Mexican-American War
B. The Civil War
C. The Annexation of Texas
C. The Annexation of Texas
100
Which side wanted to Succeed from the United States the North or the South?
South
200
Which of the following was a reason the USA was reluctant to annex Texas as a state?
A. The easy access to the Gulf of Mexico
B. Texas was a pro-slavery state
C. The potential for increased wealth
D. The good soil of East Texas
B. Texas was a pro-slavery state
200
Which of the following were outcomes of the U.S.-Mexican War? Choose all that apply. (TWO)
A. The United States gained new territory from Mexico.
B. All Mexican citizens living in the territories were relocated to Mexico.
C. The United States paid Mexico for the land.
D. Great Britain recognized Texas independence.
A. The United States gained new territory from Mexico.
C. The United States paid Mexico for the land.
200
Which side was Texas a part of during the Civil War?
North
South
South
300
Would someone who believed in Manifest Destiny support Texas annexation?
Support
Not Support
Support
300
Why did U.S. President James Polk want war between the United States and Mexico?
A. He was concerned that Mexico would reclaim Texas.
B. He wanted to expand the United States.
C. He wanted revenge on Santa Anna.
D. He was trying to move the Native Americans to Mexico.
B. He wanted to expand the United States.
300
Which significant event is celebrated on Juneteenth each year
A. Texas Independence
B. US Independence
C. The end of slavery
D. The end of Mexican rule in Texas
C. The end of slavery
400
What was President Anson Jones famous for?
Annexation of Texas
Juneteenth Holiday
Annexation of Texas
400
Which event was Second in historic order?
A. The Mexican-American War
B. The Civil War
C. The Annexation of Texas
A. The Mexican-American War
400
How many States Succeeded from the North?
8
11
20
2
11
500
Which of the following was a condition of the Texas annexation agreement with the United States?
A. Texas had to write and ratify a state constitution.
B. Texas had to fight the North to bring slaves into the United States.
C. Texas had to pay off its debts before joining the union.
D. Texas had to send to send soldiers to the Mexico border.
A. Texas had to write and ratify a state constitution.
500
Which event was Third in historic order?
A. The Mexican-American War
B. The Civil War
C. The Annexation of Texas
B. The Civil War
500
Because they wanted to continue to have slaves and the north was trying to get rid of slaves.