Texas Annexation Quiz

What were the main causes of Texas Annexation?

• Dispute over land boundaries, desire for military protection, and fear of losing sovereignty.

• Fear of foreign invasion, desire for cultural assimilation, and religious freedom.

• Economic opportunity, desire for independence, and political power.

• Desire for territorial expansion, issue of slavery, and desire for access to the Gulf of Mexico.

Which event led to the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of the Alamo

When did the United States officially annex Texas?

• November 6, 1860

• September 17, 1787

• December 29, 1845

• July 4, 1776

What impact did Texas Annexation have on the United States?

• It led to the acquisition of vast territories in the Southwest.

• It resulted in the loss of territories in the Southwest.

• It had no significant impact on the United States.

• It caused a decrease in the population of the United States.

Who opposed the annexation of Texas?

• Mexican government, Native Americans, Tejanos

• Southern states, Democratic Party, slaveholders

• Northern states, Whig Party, abolitionists

• European powers, Confederate states, Manifest Destiny supporters

What were the economic reasons for Texas Annexation?

• Increase agricultural production

• Establish a military presence

• Promote cultural exchange

• Expand trade and access to natural resources

Which battle marked the decisive victory for Texas in the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of the Alamo and Battle of Goliad

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

What were the political reasons for Texas Annexation?

• To establish a new state capital, to promote economic growth, and to strengthen military presence

• To expand territory, gain resources, and increase influence in Congress.

How did the annexation of Texas affect the balance of power between slave states and free states?

• It had no effect on the balance of power.

• It decreased the number of slave states.

• It led to the abolition of slavery in Texas.

• It increased the number of slave states.

Which country initially recognized the independence of Texas?

• France

• Canada

• Mexico

• United States of America