Texas History Finals Exam Review Flashcards
(11 cards)
What were some of Sam Houston’s many roles in Texas History?
Houston was the Commander of the Texas military, President of the Republic of Texas, U.S. Senator, and Governor.
What is Manifest Destiny? How did it contribute to the U.S.-Mexican War?
Manifest Destiny is the belief that the U.S. had the right to settle North America from coast to coast. Many Americans wanted to seize lands belonging to Mexico in order to extend the United States to the Pacific Ocean.
Why did the United States reject the 1844 annexation treaty?
The Senate rejected the treaty because Texas allowed slavery.
What were the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
- the border between Texas and Mexico was the Rio Grande
- Texas was part of the United States
- Mexico gave up the land of the Mexican Cession
- The United States gave Mexico $10 million
- Mexicans living in the Mexican Cession could choose to become U.S. citizens
Why was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo so important to the United States?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was so important to the United States because it fulfilled America’s dream of Manifest Destiny.
When was Texas annexed to the United States?
1845
How did Texas benefit from joining the U.S. by joint resolution?
It was more favorable to Texas because they would enter the U.S. as a state and they would get to keep their public land.
What reason did President Polk give for the war with Mexico?
President Polk sent troops into the disputed territory between the rivers. Mexican troops also entered the disputed territory and attacked the American soldiers. Polk viewed this as an invasion of U.S. territory by Mexico. He said that American blood had been shed on American soil.
Which immigrant group made up the largest number of Texas residents after Mexican Texans?
German Texans
What political party was formed to prevent the spread of slavery?
The Republican Party
