Annexation of Texas Practice Review

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What is annexation?

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The process of adding a territory to a country or state.

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When did Texas become a state?

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December 29, 1845.

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What was one reason Texans wanted to join the United States?

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To expand land for American settlers.

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What was the Mexican-American War?

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A conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, which resulted in significant territorial gains for the U.S.

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What is a territory?

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An area of land under the jurisdiction of a government.

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What does it mean to pay off war debt?

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To settle the money owed from expenses incurred during a war.

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Who was Sam Houston?

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A key leader in the Texas Revolution and the first President of the Republic of Texas.

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What is the significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

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It ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in Mexico ceding a large portion of its territory to the U.S.

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What role did the U.S. government play in Texas annexation?

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The U.S. government facilitated the annexation process and supported Texas's desire to join the Union.

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What is the Republic of Texas?

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The independent nation that existed from 1836 to 1845 before Texas became a state.