12-2-24 Bell Ringer

Front

How did the United States acquire the shaded area on the map?

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through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Front

Which statement Best represent a key provision of the Compromise of 1850? Texas border was established at the Rio Grande River, Texas was awarded $10 million in exchange for disputed territory with New Mexico, Mexico was given $15 million in exchange for the new territory, Congressional leaders added California as a slave state.

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Texas was awarded $10 million in exchange for disputed territory with New Mexico.

Front

When Texas joined the United States in 1845, a new __________ Constitution was written to govern Texas.

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state

Front

It separated the government of Texas into 3 _____________ : Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

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branches

Front

The concept of popular sovereignty was the idea that _____________ power belongs to the people who vote.

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political

Front

Henry Clay didn’t want Texas to be annexed into the U.S. because Texas was a __________ state.

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state

Front

U.S. President James K. _________ annexed Texas into the U.S. on December 29, 1845.

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Polk

Front

The Texas _________________ was increasing in the 1840s due to annexation and legalized slavery in Texas

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population

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_________________________ – Stephen F. Austin brought the first Anglo settlers to Texas

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Mexican National Era

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______________________ – Texan settlers fought for independence from Mexico

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Texas Revolution Era