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Second Six Weeks Exam Review
Which of the following was a reason that some Northerners opposed the annexation of Texas?
Some feared that Texas would become a
slave state.
Northerners already competed with Texas’s strong manufacturing
and industry.
Britain had already declared that
annexation would mean war.
Many had concerns that a larger nation
might become ungovernable.
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Why did Sam Houston say these words before the Battle of San Jacinto?
He was trying to convince the Texas army to surrender.
None of the above
He wanted Texas troops to fight
courageously even though they might
lose.
He was pleading with William Travis to send
reinforcements.
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What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?
He was the first president of the
Republic of Texas.
He wrote the Texas Declaration of
Independence. All of the Above.
He wrote the Bill of Rights section of the Texas Constitution.
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What was the MAIN purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?
To protect Spanish rule of Mexico..
To end trade between Texas and Mexico.
To prevent Texas from declaring
independence.
To block Mexicans from settling in Texas.
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Santa Anna was all of the following except -
Leader of the rebellion at Fredonia.
Dictator of Mexico. President of Mexico.
Military leader of Mexico.
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The Alamo became a battleground during the Texas Revolution because it -
provided a base for spies that were going
into Mexico.
defended the Anglo settlements against the Mexican Army.
established trade with Mexico and Native
cultures.
trained Native Americans to fight against Mexican
soldiers.
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How did the massacre at Goliad transform the Texas Revolution?
Texans began using mainly foreign
soldiers to defeat Mexico.
Texans were more determined than ever
to defeat Mexico.
Texans restrained their army before
continuing the fight against Mexico.
Texans asked the United States to come
to their aid against Mexico.
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Why was the Battle of Gonzales fought?
To recapture prisoners who escaped on the march from Mier to
Mexico.
To disarm Texas fighter who
threatened Santa Anna.
To stop the advance of Texas troops as
they made their way toward San Antonio.
To stop the Mexican army from taking control of the Gulf
Coast.
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Which of the following events took place during the Revolution era?
Election of Anson Jones as President.
Beginning of the Mexican American
War. None of the above
Settlement of Nacogdoches.
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The above happened during which era of Texas?
Revolution
Exploration Republic
Colonization
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Voters in Texas had to approve a new Texas constitution and an ordinance of annexation before…
The United States Congress admitted
Texas into the Union as the 28th state.
The United States officially recognized
The Republic of Texas as an independent
country.
None of the above
The Texas Constitutional Convention agreed to
accept the proposal from the United States for
Texas to become a state.
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Why did the U.S. government originally reject Texas’ proposal to become a state?
All of the aboveThere was a border
dispute between Texas and Mexico.
There were concerns about slavery in
Texas.
It was afraid of provoking Mexico into
a war.
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One difference between Spanish and Anglo settlements in Texas was that Spanish settlements during the 1700’s were primarily missions and trading posts, while most Anglo settlements in the 1800’s were -
military outposts protecting the frontier
from invasion.
permanent ranching and farming
communities on huge grants of land.
moving camps of traveling trappers,
traders, and outlaws.
small, isolated farms scattered throughout
the countryside.
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Which of the following is most likely the reason Sam Houston won the election of 1836 with 80% of the vote?
He trained the army that defeated Santa
Anna.
Most Texans mistrusted his
opponents
He attracted the support of people
favoring U.S. annexation.
Most Texans admired his leadership skills.
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Why did most Texans favor the treaty of annexation to the United States?
Debts owed by the Republic of Texas would be paid.
Texas could keep 21 million acres of public
land.
The treaty prohibited a growing Texas-British alliance.
The treaty made Texas a territory
rather than a state.
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Votes For and Against the 1845 Annexation of Texas
Which event MOST LIKELY influenced the voting pattern on the map above?
Threat of war with Spain
Increasing industrialization of
the North
Expansion of slavery
Competition for rail lines
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Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
The excerpt from this speech by Anson Jones in 1846 refers to the -
defeat of the Mexican Army.
annexation of Texas to the United
States.
Texas withdrawing from the Union.
Texas becoming a republic.
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Which of the following is the major contribution of Stephen F. Austin?
Leading the fight for Texas Independence.
Bringing the first American settlers to
Texas.
Serving as the first president of the
Republic of Texas.
Acting as the Texas ambassador to
Mexico.
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Which of the following is the correct order for the four key events of the Texas Revolution?
I, II, III, IV
III, IV, I, II II, IV, III, I
IV, I, III, II
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Before Texas was annexed by the United State, Texas voted overwhelmingly in favor of annexation. However, many citizens of the United States did not want to annex Texas because -
Texas had been its own country and
might rebel to regain its sovereignty.
Texas would be a slave state and would
tip the balance of power in Congress.
They thought Spain was likely to declare war to regain its lost
territory.
They felt the country was big enough and
did not need any more territory.
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In order to prepare an accurate description of Texas before the increasing conflicts between the Mexican government and settlers, the most valid document to use would be a description of Texas written by -
Stephen F. Austin 1828
Sam Rayburn in 1918Frederick Law
Olmstead in 1853
Robert E. Lee in 1868
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February 24, 1836
“I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna. I have sustained a continual bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man. The enemy has demanded surrender at discretion, otherwise the garrisons are to be put to the sword if the fort is taken. I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls. I shall never surrender nor retreat…”
Who authored this letter and what event is taking place?
Ben Milam; Siege of Bexar
Sam Houston; Battle of San Jacinto
None of the above
William Barrett Travis; Siege of the Alamo
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Which flowchart demonstrates Stephen F. Austin’s changing point of view toward independence from Mexico?
A
C D
B
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