Ch. 6 Annexation of Texas & Mexican War

Explore the key events and figures in the history of Texas, from the need for a state constitution to the impact of the U.S.-Mexico dispute and the role of Sam Houston.

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Questions 36

Answers

1
Who could vote in Texas after 1845?
Anglo or Tejano rancher
African American cowhand
Indian female farmer
Texas governor's wife
2
How did Winfield Scott help?
Signed treaty
Marched into California
Won skirmish
Captured Mexico City
3
What did German immigrants have in common?
Celebrated Oktoberfest
Built Panna Maria
Religious freedom
Settled in central Texas
4
What role did Texas Rangers play?
Scouts and informants
Trained troops
Defended Mexico
Talks with Mexico
5
Why did Sam Houston want Texas added?
Access to Gulf
Protection from U.S.
Break from Mexico
More freedoms
6
Why might conflict break out with Mexico?
Access Gulf
Claim same land
Expand west
Border U.S.
7
Where was Oktoberfest celebrated in 1860s?
El Paso
Panna Maria
Fredericksburg
Eagle Pass
8
What attracted immigrants to Texas?
Link to Mexico
Natural resources
Free land
Big cities
9
How did the war impact the U.S.?
Led to independence
Strengthened Navy
Trustworthy ally
Gave more land
10
Why did Meusebach-Comanche Treaty attract immigrants?
More land available
Land to Meusebach
Bring Germans
End conflicts
11
Why were Texas Rangers called 'eyes and ears'?
Led troops
Importance of war
Gave information
Spoke Spanish
12
How did Lamar feel about annexation?
Limit Texas
Strengthen U.S. ties
Break from Mexico
Next step
13
What was the treaty's main purpose?
End the Mexican War
Make Mexicans citizens
Voting rights for Tejanos
Expand Mexican territory
14
What is true about Texas immigrants?
Opened mills and stores
Faced land tasks
Worked alone
Many were doctors
15
Why did Buffalo Hump object?
German settlements
Public land use
Prevent immigrants
More settlements built
16
What was one difference among immigrants?
Left customs
New opportunities
Own holidays
Meet needs
17
What attracted Germans to Texas?
Religious freedom
Indian experiences
Free land promises
Natural resources
18
Which heritage is celebrated on Cinco de Mayo?
Czechoslovakian
Mexican
Polish
German
19
Where did Polish immigrants build towns?
Eastern and northern
Northern and western
Central and southeast
Southern and southwestern
20
Southern border after Mexico war?
Rio Grande
Colorado River
Nueces River
Red River
21
Result of 1846 U.S.-Mexico boundary dispute?
Nueces River boundary
$41,000 offer
Mexico expanded
Declare war
22
Which event completes the sequence?
Outlaw slavery
Vote for U.S. part
Oath to U.S.
Turn over land
23
Why did Texas need a state constitution?
Part of the U.S.
Better rules needed
Ideas from Louisiana
No constitution existed
24
Why did Lamar want Texas as republic?
Grow importance
Anger independence fighters
Join Mexico
Avoid war
25
Effect of Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on Mexico?
Citizenship to Tejanos
500,000 acres
$15 million
Gave up Mexico City
26
What does troop movement show?
Difficult landforms
U.S. kept out
Mexican troops surrounded
Fighting at sea
27
What problem did Sam Houston see?
Paying debts
Attracting settlers
Ending slavery
Trade with Mexico
28
Cause of Mexican War?
Expand to Red River
Forts on Nueces
European allies
Refused boundary talks
29
Why did Texans support war with Mexico?
Nueces River border
Expand west
End threats
Independence from U.S.
30
President Polk’s goal during Mexican War?
Control all Mexico
Government by people
Land north of Rio Grande
Mexican troops for U.S.
31
What was Sam Houston’s role in Texas?
President
Ambassador
Governor
Treasurer
32
How did Tejanos benefit from the treaty?
Became landowners
Trained as ranchers
Protected property rights
Became citizens
33
What caused U.S.-Mexico dispute?
Learn Spanish
Expand territory
Fishing rights
Control waterways
34
What did Texas give to become a state?
Forts
A resolution
$15 million
Public land
35
Where did Mexican immigrants settle?
Southeastern Texas
Southwestern Texas
Northwestern Texas
Central Texas
36
Purpose of the Constitution of 1845?
End slavery
Outline Texas governance
Teach Louisiana laws
Right to vote

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Ch. 6 Annexation of Texas & Mexican War

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Explore the key events and figures in the history of Texas, from the need for a state constitution to the impact of the U.S.-Mexico dispute and the role of Sam Houston.

Flashcards36 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 36

Answers

1
Who could vote in Texas after 1845?
Anglo or Tejano rancher
African American cowhand
Indian female farmer
Texas governor's wife
2
How did Winfield Scott help?
Signed treaty
Marched into California
Won skirmish
Captured Mexico City
3
What did German immigrants have in common?
Celebrated Oktoberfest
Built Panna Maria
Religious freedom
Settled in central Texas
4
What role did Texas Rangers play?
Scouts and informants
Trained troops
Defended Mexico
Talks with Mexico
5
Why did Sam Houston want Texas added?
Access to Gulf
Protection from U.S.
Break from Mexico
More freedoms
6
Why might conflict break out with Mexico?
Access Gulf
Claim same land
Expand west
Border U.S.
7
Where was Oktoberfest celebrated in 1860s?
El Paso
Panna Maria
Fredericksburg
Eagle Pass
8
What attracted immigrants to Texas?
Link to Mexico
Natural resources
Free land
Big cities
9
How did the war impact the U.S.?
Led to independence
Strengthened Navy
Trustworthy ally
Gave more land
10
Why did Meusebach-Comanche Treaty attract immigrants?
More land available
Land to Meusebach
Bring Germans
End conflicts
11
Why were Texas Rangers called 'eyes and ears'?
Led troops
Importance of war
Gave information
Spoke Spanish
12
How did Lamar feel about annexation?
Limit Texas
Strengthen U.S. ties
Break from Mexico
Next step
13
What was the treaty's main purpose?
End the Mexican War
Make Mexicans citizens
Voting rights for Tejanos
Expand Mexican territory
14
What is true about Texas immigrants?
Opened mills and stores
Faced land tasks
Worked alone
Many were doctors
15
Why did Buffalo Hump object?
German settlements
Public land use
Prevent immigrants
More settlements built
16
What was one difference among immigrants?
Left customs
New opportunities
Own holidays
Meet needs
17
What attracted Germans to Texas?
Religious freedom
Indian experiences
Free land promises
Natural resources
18
Which heritage is celebrated on Cinco de Mayo?
Czechoslovakian
Mexican
Polish
German
19
Where did Polish immigrants build towns?
Eastern and northern
Northern and western
Central and southeast
Southern and southwestern
20
Southern border after Mexico war?
Rio Grande
Colorado River
Nueces River
Red River
21
Result of 1846 U.S.-Mexico boundary dispute?
Nueces River boundary
$41,000 offer
Mexico expanded
Declare war
22
Which event completes the sequence?
Outlaw slavery
Vote for U.S. part
Oath to U.S.
Turn over land
23
Why did Texas need a state constitution?
Part of the U.S.
Better rules needed
Ideas from Louisiana
No constitution existed
24
Why did Lamar want Texas as republic?
Grow importance
Anger independence fighters
Join Mexico
Avoid war
25
Effect of Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on Mexico?
Citizenship to Tejanos
500,000 acres
$15 million
Gave up Mexico City
26
What does troop movement show?
Difficult landforms
U.S. kept out
Mexican troops surrounded
Fighting at sea
27
What problem did Sam Houston see?
Paying debts
Attracting settlers
Ending slavery
Trade with Mexico
28
Cause of Mexican War?
Expand to Red River
Forts on Nueces
European allies
Refused boundary talks
29
Why did Texans support war with Mexico?
Nueces River border
Expand west
End threats
Independence from U.S.
30
President Polk’s goal during Mexican War?
Control all Mexico
Government by people
Land north of Rio Grande
Mexican troops for U.S.
31
What was Sam Houston’s role in Texas?
President
Ambassador
Governor
Treasurer
32
How did Tejanos benefit from the treaty?
Became landowners
Trained as ranchers
Protected property rights
Became citizens
33
What caused U.S.-Mexico dispute?
Learn Spanish
Expand territory
Fishing rights
Control waterways
34
What did Texas give to become a state?
Forts
A resolution
$15 million
Public land
35
Where did Mexican immigrants settle?
Southeastern Texas
Southwestern Texas
Northwestern Texas
Central Texas
36
Purpose of the Constitution of 1845?
End slavery
Outline Texas governance
Teach Louisiana laws
Right to vote