Which of the following represents republicanism in State X's constitution?

Justices and Judges of our various courts shall be elected...

What best describes the Compromise of 1850?

Set of laws settling slavery issue when admitting new U.S. states.

Which is an example of federalism?

Texas will provide education while the U.S. builds interstate highways.

What effect did the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo have on U.S. - Mexico relations?

Mexico recognized Texas' annexation to U. S. and gave up 1/3 of their land.

Manifest Destiny was the American belief that it was

inevitable & justified to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.

What influence did immigration have on Texas in the mid-1800s?

Immigrants contributed diverse skills

St. Patrick's Day, Bratwurst, Juneteenth represent which of the following?

Immigrants & slaves maintaining their culture in Texas

Which were causes of the American Civil War

Spread of slavery and states' rights

Which shows republicanism in the Republic of Texas Constitution?

The creation of a house and senate to carry out the people's will.

Which was a requirement of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

Mexico recognized Texas annexation to U.S.

Identify the reasons Germans immigrated to Texas to settle.

escaping political & religious persecution & seeking economic opportunity.

Separation of Powers in any state or national government's constitution is designed to:

Ensure no branch becomes too powerful

What influence did immigration have on Texas in the mid-1800s?

they brought diverse skills & helped the state grow.

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1
The set of laws settling the issue of slavery when admitting new states describes:
The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Compromise of 1850
The Marshall Plan
2
The expansion of slavery caused Texas to enter the Civil War as Texans believed slavery was important to their economy.
False
True
3
Which of the following represents republicanism in State X's constitution?
All citizens have born rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
It is provided that the powers of the government be divided into branches.
No person shall serve in government under the age of 18.
Justices and Judges of our various courts shall be elected...
4
What best describes the Compromise of 1850?
Agreement to end war between U.S. and Mexico.
An agreement between Germany and Texas regarding immigration.
Agreement for France to purchase Louisiana back from U.S. for Mexico.
Set of laws settling slavery issue when admitting new U.S. states.
5
Which is an example of federalism?
Texas will provide healthcare for its citizens.
The U. S. Supreme Court struck down Texas law about housing.
The U. S. will defend the nation militarily.
Texas will provide education while the U.S. builds interstate highways.
6
Defining borders and increased population describes early Texas statehood.
False
True
7
What effect did the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo have on U.S. - Mexico relations?
Mexico expanded their territory beyond the Rio Grande River.
Mexico recognized Texas' annexation to U. S. and gave up 1/3 of their land.
The boundary of Texas & Mexico was settled at the Pecos River.
America gave railroads to Mexico in exchange for land.
8
Manifest Destiny was the American belief that it was
their destiny to rule the world.
inevitable & justified to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
tame the wild west and create borders for America.
bring immigrants and slaves to America to work.
9
What influence did immigration have on Texas in the mid-1800s?
Immigrants purchased huge amounts of land
Immigrants brought over great culture
Immigrants contributed diverse skills
Immigrants served in Texas state government
10
The Supreme Court stopped the president from putting families in detention centers at the border. This is an example of
Popular sovereignty
Republicanism
Federalism
Checks & balances
11
Which dispute resulted in the Mexican Cession to the U.S.?
The Texan- German Immigration dispute
The U.S. - Mexican War
The border dispute between Texas and New Mexico
The France Wars
12
St. Patrick's Day, Bratwurst, Juneteenth represent which of the following?
Immigrants & slaves maintaining their culture in Texas
People from South America
German influence in America
Education curriculum of the 1800s
13
Which were causes of the American Civil War
Secession and election of Abraham Lincoln
states' rights
Sectionalism and hatred
Spread of slavery and states' rights
14
Which statement fits with: Cotton demand rises and so does the need for
slave labor
slave plantations
new inventions
immigrant labor
15
Which shows republicanism in the Republic of Texas Constitution?
The creation of a house and senate to carry out the people's will.
The division of power in the government
The establishment of courts to interpret laws & govt actions.
The power of the court to declare war
16
Which was a requirement of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
Mexico acquired $15 million from the U.S. for war damages
Mexico recognized Texas annexation to U.S.
Mexico would give all its land to the U.S.
Mexico gained land from the U.S.
17
Identify the reasons Germans immigrated to Texas to settle.
escaping political & religious persecution & seeking economic opportunity.
Seeking a better life
Seeking better political circumstances
build railroads in Texas
18
Separation of Powers in any state or national government's constitution is designed to:
Increase the power of each branch of governmebt
Make specific departments responsible for certain tasks
Ensure voters know which party to vote for
Ensure no branch becomes too powerful
19
How was the border between the U.S. and Mexico decided to be at the Rio Grande?
The Treaty of Versai
Civil War
The Compromise of 1850
U.S. - Mexican War
20
What influence did immigration have on Texas in the mid-1800s?
Immigrants took farmland away from other settlers.
they caused Texas to become more urban
They caused Texas to become involved in wars with their neighbors.
they brought diverse skills & helped the state grow.
21
"Governmental powers are derived from the people of all free governments" This quote describes the principle of:
Popular sovereignty
Free states
Federalism
Republicanism

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