Limited Government
What is the name of the set of 10 individual rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What was a primary cause of the US-Mexican War?
Texas Annexation
Disputed Border
Manifest Destiny
California became what kind of state under the Compromise of 1850?
Free State
What type of economy did Texas have?
Free Enterprise Economy
What does the principle of limited government require?
The government must obey the law, just like citizens
Where did the US believe Texas' border was?
Rio Grande
Which town became the largest in Texas due to having the best port for shipping cotton?
Galveston
What are the three branches of government in the US?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Where did Mexico believe the US border was at?
Nueces River
What is the name of the treaty that ended the US-Mexican War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What was the impact of the Compromise of 1850 on slavery in the territories between Texas and California?
They voted on whether they would become a free state or a slave state
What is the key feature of federalism?
The central government and state governments share power
What event marked the beginning of the US-Mexican War?
The Thornton Affair in Brownsville.
What were the terms of the treaty that ended the US-Mexican war?
The US paid $15 million for land and secured the Rio Grande border
How did the cotton gin impact slavery?
It made cotton production more efficient, increasing the demand for slaves.
Name one reason why free speech essential to democracy?
- Keeps citizens informed
- Allows citizens to express opinions without fear of punishment
- Encourages political debate and participation
- Holds politicians accountable and prevents abuse of power
What was the 1836 Texas Constitution replaced in 1845?
Texas was annexed by the US
Why did Mexico fear the US during the period leading up to the war?
Mexico was worried the US would take more land.
What does the term "Mexican Cession" refer to?
The land Mexico lost to the US after the US-Mexican War.
How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?
Texas received $10 million in exchange for giving up some of its territory.
How was price determined in Texas?
Supply, Demand, and Competition