What year did Texas officially become a state of the United States?
Quiz 07.04.03

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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
1836
1845
1850
1861
Answer explanation
Texas officially became a state of the United States on December 29, 1845. The year 1836 marks its independence from Mexico, while 1850 and 1861 are not relevant to its statehood.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify one major cause of the Mexican-American War.
Dispute over the Oregon Territory
Dispute over the Texas border
Dispute over the Louisiana Purchase
Dispute over the Florida Territory
Answer explanation
The Mexican-American War was primarily caused by the dispute over the Texas border. After Texas gained independence, the U.S. annexation of Texas led to tensions with Mexico, which claimed the territory.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain why some people in the United States opposed the annexation of Texas.
They believed it would lead to war with Mexico.
They thought it would increase the power of the federal government.
They wanted to focus on industrialization.
They were concerned about the impact on Native American tribes.
Answer explanation
Many opposed the annexation of Texas because they believed it would lead to war with Mexico, which had not recognized Texas' independence. This concern was significant in the context of U.S.-Mexico relations at the time.
4.
HOTSPOT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the location of a small battle that caused tensions to rise between Mexico and the United States.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one reason people supported the annexation of Texas?
To expand the United States' territory
To decrease the number of slave states
To improve relations with Mexico
To reduce taxes
Answer explanation
One reason people supported the annexation of Texas was to expand the United States' territory, as it aligned with the belief in Manifest Destiny, the idea that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas before annexation by the United States?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Anson Jones
James K. Polk
Sam Houston
Answer explanation
Anson Jones was the last president of the Republic of Texas, serving from 1844 until Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845. His leadership marked the end of the Republic's independence.
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Select TWO ways in which Texas was affected by annexation.
Received protection from the United States
It erased debt caused by the Texas Revolution
It was forced to abolish slavery
It gained territory from New Mexico
Answer explanation
Texas received protection from the United States after annexation, ensuring its security. Additionally, the annexation helped erase the debt incurred during the Texas Revolution, providing economic relief.
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