Texas and Independence/The War with Mexico

What was the battle cry during Texas' fight for independence?

• Come and take it!

• Don't tread on me!

• Remember the Alamo!

• Victory or death!

In what year did Mexico win independence from Spain?

• 1821

• 1844

• 1836

• 1850

Which of the following states was NOT part of Mexico after winning independence from Spain?

• Texas

• Arizona

• California

• Florida

An army enlisted soldiers that is ready at all times is known as a ____.

• ready army

• volunteer army

• standing army

• fighting army

Texas became the ____ state.

• 28th

• 31st

• 12th

• 44th

How much did the United States pay for the Mexican territory north of the Rio Grande?

• $25 million

• $1 million

• $32 million

• $15 million