Texas, our Texas
What years did the Republic of Texas exist?
1836-1845
Define "Annex"
To become part of a larger nation. In this case, to become a state.
What is “Manifest Destiny”?
The belief that the United states was destined to control all of North America from coast to coast.
What was the main difference between small farms and plantations?
Farms were smaller and primarily grew subsistence crops. Rarely had slaves.
Plantations were large farms that primarily grew cash crops. Used slave labor.
FINAL JEOPARDY!!!
Which law required white Americans to assist in catching slaves?
The Fugitive Slave Act
How did the Texas Revolution affect relations between Anglo Texans and Tejanos?
The Anglos did not trust the Tejanos because many had sided with Mexico. The Tejanos were angry that Anglos were taking their land.
What was Sam Houston’s opinion on the annexation of Texas?
He was in favor of it
How did the idea of Manifest Destiny influence the United States’ decision to annex Texas?
The United States recognized that acquiring Texas would bring it closer to accomplishing the goal of westward expansion
What is a cash crop?
A cash crop is a product farmed for sale, not personal use, such as cotton, indigo, and tobacco.
Who was the first elected president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
What were three problems the Republic of Texas faced after it became independent?
Debt
Lack of Recognition
Border disputes with Mexico
What was Mirabeau Lamar’s opinion on the annexation of Texas? Why?
He was against it, because he felt that Texas had earned its independence and had earned the right to rule itself.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!! (600 points)
What caused the war between the U.S. and Mexico?
The annexation of Texas was the primary cause; it led to tensions between both governments and border disputes, resulting in the death of 16 American soldiers.
What is a subsistence crop?
A subsistence crop is primarily food-based, and used to support the family growing it, such as wheat or corn.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!! (600 points)
What was one of Lamar’s goals as a president of Texas? What action did he take to accomplish it?
1. Improve education-Set aside land for public schools
2.Aquire Native American land-Expand the Texas Rangers, forcibly remove several tribes
3.Gain Mexican recognition/annex New Mexico-Sent the Navy to defeat rebels in the Yucatan, Santa Fe expedition.
Describe the events of the Mier Expedition.
Mexico suspected the U.S. of plotting to take over Texas, so the sent Mier Y Teran to inspect the state. He made recommendations to limit to influence of the U.S.
Why did many Texans want to join the United States?
They had deep ties to the U.S., they were in debt, and were nervous that Mexico would try to take them over again.
What did Mexico agree to in the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo? (3)
Gave up all claims to Texas
Accepted the Rio Grande as the border
Surrendered it's claim to the territory that would become multiple states, including Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, et cet
List two examples each of a cash crop and a subsistence crop.
Cash: Cotton, indigo, tobacco (anything primarily intended for sale)
Subsistence: Corn, wheat (any food-based crop)
What was Sam Houston’s approach to Native Americans?
He tried to make peace, and offered treaties to protect Native land.
What were the unique aspects of the Texas Constitution of 1845?
Education was prioritized
Women could own property
A man could not sell his homestead without permission from his wife
Why didn’t the U.S. want to annex Texas?
They feared it would anger Mexico
Anti-slavery states did not want to add a new slave state
What were the causes and effects of the Compromise of 1850? (3 effects)
Cause: Southern states wanted new territories to allow slavery, Northerners did not.
Effects:California would be admitted as a free State
People in the new territories would vote on slavery
Texas gave up its claim on New Mexico in exchange for $10,000,000
Explain the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1839.
To encourage home ownership instead of people selling land for profit.
What was Mirabeau Lamar’s approach to Native Americans?
He desired to drive them all out. He frequently broke treaties and battled against Native tribes.