Unit 06: Republic of Texas and Early Statehood – 1836-1861

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The Cordova Rebellion and the Council House fight are both examples of conflicts during the Lamar administration that involved —

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American Indian tribes

Front

Which issue most likely influenced the voting pattern on the map? Battle of the Alamo, Expansion of slavery, Competition for rail lines, Threat of war with Spain

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Expansion of slavery

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Which of the following motivated President Polk to favor admitting Texas into the Union?
Options:
His belief in Manifest Destiny,
His anger with the government of Mexico,
His anger with the government of Mexico,
His desire to limit the expansion of slavery

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His belief in Manifest Destiny

Front

The events portrayed in the advertisement came about because of the —

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annexation of Texas to the United States

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Which reason best explains why many Germans immigrated to Texas?

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Many were attracted by the cheap land and mild climate.

Front

Most immigrants were drawn to Texas in the mid-nineteenth century because of —

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the availability of cheap land

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In what way was Texas changed by the influx of European immigrants in the mid-nineteenth century?

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Many new thriving towns were established.

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Which of the following generalizations is true based on the maps?
- Hispanics settled across the largest area of Texas.
- German settlements were mainly located in West Texas.
- Czech settlements were mainly located along the coast.
- African Americans were the ethnic largest group to settle in Texas.

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Hispanics settled across the largest area of Texas.

Front

Which Texan’s diaries and journals have helped historians learn about daily life in the Texas Republic?

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Mary Maverick

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Select the number on the map that reflects territory gained by the US as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

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