Chapter 7 Vocab

to join or add territory

• annex

• persecute

• cede

• abolition

blockade

• a situation where enemy ships patrol a port to keep weapons, ammunition, food, or other supplies from moving in or out

• the basic structures that help communities run, such as roads, ports, powerplants etc.

• methods or resources used to accomplish a goal

• to give something up, especially land

methods or resources used to accomplish a goal.

• profit

• means

• annex

• cede

the money left over after a business has paid all its expenses.

• costs

• capital

• profit

• inflation

a person who makes an investment or takes a risk in hopes of profiting from it.

• manager

• speculator

• money miner

• advisor

the basic structures that help communities run, such as roads, ports, powerplants, cell towers, etc.

• towns

• infrastructure

• transportation

• means

Which countries previously owned the land that is a part of the state of Texas? (Choose 2)

• Spain

• France

• Great Britian

• Mexico

• Germany

Why did many Texans want to declare independence from Mexico?

• They believed Mexico was not their home and wanted to be part of Spain instead.

• They believed they were losing their rights to Mexico’s central government.

• They believed slavery should not be allowed in Texas even though Mexico wanted to allow it.

• They believed Mexico left them no choice after attacking settlers at the Battle of San Jacinto.

Rearrange the events into the order they occurred. Start by placing the event that occurred first on the left.

• Texans declare independence from Mexico and win a war against Mexico

• Texas becomes an independent nation

• Mexico's central government takes power from local governments in Texas

• Mexico encourages Americans to settle in Texas

Which territory is being described in the box?

• Louisiana Territory

• Texas Territory

• Florida Territory

• Oregon Territory