Republic of Texas Pre-Assessment

Which of the following was the reasons for Texans pushing towards annexation?

• Texas was in debt ( owed money)

• Texas wanted more land

• Mexico didn’t recognize them as an independent nation

• Natives attacked settlers

Answer explanation

Texans pushed for annexation due to significant debt, lack of recognition from Mexico as an independent nation, and ongoing attacks from Native Americans, which created instability and a desire for support from the U.S.

Look at the Texas map.

During Lamar's presidency, the capital of Texas moved where?

Answer explanation

During Mirabeau Lamar's presidency, the Texas capital moved from Houston to Austin, making it the current capital.

Why was the U.S. initially opposed to Texas annexation?

• Fear of losing territory to Native Americans.

• Concern about admitting Texas as a slave state

• Desire to expand trade with Mexico.

• Support for immediate statehood for all territories.

Answer explanation

The U.S. was initially opposed to Texas annexation due to concerns about admitting Texas as a slave state, which could upset the balance between free and slave states in Congress.

What year was Texas annexed into the United States?

• 1718

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

Answer explanation

Texas was annexed into the United States in 1845, following its independence from Mexico in 1836. The other years listed do not correspond to the annexation date.

What lead to the U.S. deciding to annex Texas?

• The need for military intervention in Mexico.

• The influence of European powers in North America.

• The desire to establish a new trade route to Asia.

• The desire for westward expansion and Manifest Destiny.

Answer explanation

The U.S. aimed for westward expansion, driven by the belief in Manifest Destiny, which justified the annexation of Texas as part of a larger goal to spread democracy and civilization across the continent.

Match the following people with the CORRECT description

• Jack C. Hays

• A captain of the Texas Rangers

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• A member of Texas Congress and signer of Texas D.O.I

• European Immigrants

• Brought new ideas & celebrations

• William Goyens

• A successful African-American businessman from Nacogdoches

Sort the information into the two categories

Groups:

(a) Sam Houston

,

(b) Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Supported annexation

• Forced Natives out of Texas

• Opposed annexation

• Wanted trade with Natives

What motivated immigrants to settle in Texas SELECT TWO CORRECT Answers

• Better economic opportunities

• Escape political unrest

• Hoping to purchase cheap land

• Preparing for War

Answer explanation

Immigrants were motivated by better economic opportunities and the chance to purchase cheap land in Texas, seeking a better life and prosperity.

Determine which contribution explains each individual’s significance to the Republic of Texas

Groups:

(a) Sam Houston

,

(b) Mirabeau B. Lamar

,

(c) Anson Jones

• Called the Texas Congress into session to accept annexation by the United States

• Set aside land in Texas for the development of public schools and universities

• Promoted peace and encouraged trade with Natives through treaties

​ (a)   is a belief in the 1840s that the United States was meant to reach westward across North America

• Manifest Destiny
• Annexation Treaty
• Empresario
• Treaty of Paris