Texas Joins the Union

Who was the U.S. president who sent an annexation treaty for Texas to the U.S. Senate in 1844?

• James K. Polk

• John Tyler

• Henry Clay

• Anson Jones

What are political parties?

• Groups of people who sell shares of ownership

• Groups of people who help elect government officials and influence government policies

• Groups of people who support slavery

• Groups of people who spread across North America

Who was the Democratic Party candidate for U.S. President in 1844?

• John Tyler

• Henry Clay

• James K. Polk

• Anson Jones

Who was the Whig Party candidate for president in 1844?

• Henry Clay

• James K. Polk

• John Tyler

• Anson Jones

What is a joint resolution?

• A formal expression of intent by both houses in Congress

• A political party supporting slavery

• A newspaper column

• A belief in spreading across North America

Who was the Texas president who called a convention to consider U.S. annexation?

• John Tyler

• Anson Jones

• James K. Polk

• Henry Clay

What act made Texas the 28th state?

• Joint Resolution

• Texas Admission Act

• Manifest Destiny

• Know-Nothing Party

What does the term 'biennial' mean?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every three years

• Every four years

What are corporations?

• Companies that sell shares of ownership to investors

• Groups that help elect government officials

• Political parties supporting slavery

• Acts that make states

What was the Know-Nothing Party?

• A political party that supported slavery and wanted to keep immigrants and Catholics out of government

• A group that helped elect government officials

• A belief in spreading across North America

• A formal expression of intent by Congress