MID SWIV QUIZ

The United States was hesitant to annex Texas because

• the U.S. needed land to reduce overcrowding
• Canada wanted to take part of its territory
• the U.S. did not want to anger Mexico, which still considered Texas as part of its territory
• neighboring states would also give up their territory

Why was it important for the Republic of Texas to obtain foreign recognition?

• Foreign recognition would allow for the signing of the Treaty of Velasco.
• Foreign recognition would allow the value of redbacks to increase.
• Foreign recognition could lead to U.S. annexation.
• Foreign recognition could lead to Spanish annexation.

New settlers brought ______ to work in the fields.

• Tools
• Animals
• Slaves
• Crops

The second Treaty of Velasco provided that, in exchange for his immediate release, Santa Anna would-

• Free Slaves
• give land to American Indians
• convince U.S. leaders to declare war on Mexico
• Persuade Mexico to recognize Texas Independence

Much of the hard work and labor in growing cotton was completed by--

• family members
• planters
• slaves
• ranch hands

The idea that the government gets its power from the people is called___________.

• Popular Sovereignty
• Communism
• Federalism
• Centralism

What was one major challenge faced by President Houston and the Early Republic?

• Development of Political Parties
• Territory disputes with Spain
• The US- Mexican War
• National Debt

Which rivers were boundaries for the republic in 1836 and are still boundaries in present-day Texas?

• Rio Grande, Arkansas River, and Mississippi River
• Rio Grande River, Rio Bravo, and Mississippi River
• Rio Grande River, Sabine River, and Red River
• Rio Grande River, Sabine River, Mississippi River

Which event completes the timeline to the left?

• The U.S. signs the Treaty of Velasco.
• The U.S.- Mexican War begins
• John K. Polk Elected President
• Mexico recognizes Texas as its own republic.

Which president of the Republic of Texas is associated with the key issues described to the left?

• A
• B
• C
• D