What was the main reason for the Somervell expedition launched by the Texas militia against Mexican border towns in 1842? Options: To establish a permanent Texas settlement in Mexico, To release Mexican prisoners of war held in Texas, To capture the Mexican city of Mier, To retaliate for Mexico’s raids in Texas
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To retaliate for Mexico’s raids in Texas
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What changes did Sam Houston make to the Texas army?
Back
Replaced army with the Texas Rangers
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is one effect of the Council House Fight?
Back
The Comanche were massacred by Texas troops.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why did the US initially oppose the annexation of Texas? Options: Belief in Manifest Destiny, or westward expansion; Texas would enter the US as a free state; Texas would enter the US as a slave state; Belief in pacifism, or avoiding war.
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Texas would enter the US as a slave state.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why did the US want to annex Texas?
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Belief in Manifest Destiny, or westward expansion
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which person was a captain of the Texas Rangers, boosted morale among the Rangers, and developed rigorous training methods for new recruits?
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Jack Coffee Hays
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Which person signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, was in the Texas Congress, and was imprisoned after leading the Santa Fe Expedition?
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José Antonio Navarro
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