The Louisiana Purchase, the Annexation of Texas, and the Mexican-American
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The Louisiana Purchase, the annexation of Texas, and the Mexican-American
War had in common the fact that they resulted in
a. War between the United States and Spain b. Opening the Caribbean area to American investment c. Giving land to the Native American Indians d. Additional territory for the United States
The Alamo is important in Texas history because
a. Texans won an important battle there against the Mexicans b. A defeat there inspired Texan and American volunteers in their fight to win independence from Mexican rule c. All the Texan soldiers there were killed d. A battle there led to a war between Mexico and the United States
During the late 1840’s, thousands of people were attracted to California to
a. Fight in the Mexican War. b. Help build railroads. c. Search for gold. d. Obtain good farmland. Northerners opposed annexing Texas because
a. Texas was almost bankrupt. b. Texans wanted war with Mexico. c. Thousands of Americans had moved to Texas. d. Texans practiced slavery.
With what nation did Polk agree to a compromise with to gain the Oregon Territory?
a. Spain c. Mexico b. Russia d. Great Britain
What battle was an inspiration for Texans?
a. Battle of Houston b. Battle of New Orleans c. Battle at the Alamo d. Battle of Guadalupe