On The Road to Statehood

Why did many Texans support the annexation of Texas to the United States?

• They wanted to trade more with Great Britain.

• They feared Texas could not survive on its own.

• They wanted to become part of Mexico again.

• They wanted to abolish slavery.

What was a major concern for Americans regarding the annexation of Texas?

• Texas had too many natural resources.

• Texas had large debts.

• Texas was too far from the United States.

• Texas had no government.

What was the biggest concern over the annexation of Texas?

• The spread of slavery.

• The lack of land.

• The climate of Texas.

• The language spoken in Texas.

Who was the U.S. President that championed the annexation of Texas?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• John Tyler

• Thomas Jefferson

What did the Joint Resolution Annexing Texas require Texas to do?

• Abolish slavery immediately.

• Pay off its own debts.

• Become part of Mexico again.

• Change its capital city.

When did Texas officially become the 28th state of the United States?

• December 29, 1845

• July 4, 1846

• February 19, 1846

• March 2, 1836

What was Texas allowed to do under the terms of annexation?

• Divide itself into five smaller states.

• Become a free state immediately.

• Trade freely with Great Britain.

• Keep its own flag permanently.

Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Stephen F. Austin

• James K. Polk

What did the 28-Star Flag represent?

• The addition of California to the United States.

• The admission of Texas as the 28th state.

• The independence of Texas from Mexico.

• The end of slavery in Texas.

What did Anson Jones announce when the Republic of Texas flag was lowered?

• "Texas is now a free state."

• "The Republic of Texas is no more."

• "Long live the Republic of Texas."

• "Texas will remain independent."