Texas And California Admitting Into The Union Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Texas wait to apply for statehood after their war with Mexico
A
They were in debt
2
Q
Why did president Jackson deny Texas statehood
A
He feared admitting another slave state, as well as provoking Mexico
3
Q
Who did California belong to?
A
Mexico
4
Q
Does California want to be a slave or free state
A
Free
5
Q
Why did California want to become a free state
A
Mexico had banned slavery
6
Q
What did California need to become a state
A
A certain population
7
Q
Where do most people live in California
A
Along the coast
8
Q
Why does California become popular
A
Gold
9
Q
If California became a state what did the south threaten to do
A
Secession
10
Q
How did Californias population grow so fast
A
When people came for gold, they decided to stay
