Annexation of Texas

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts and facts about the annexation of Texas.

Which country controlled Texas immediately before American settlers arrived in large numbers?

Spain

What was the main reason many Americans moved to Texas in the 1820s?

Cheap, fertile land

Which leader was responsible for inviting American settlers (Anglos) into Texas under land grants?

Stephen F. Austin

Why did tensions develop between American settlers and the Mexican government?

Differences regarding slavery and cultural practices

Which event started armed conflict between Texan rebels and Mexico?

Battle of Gonzales

Which famous battle became a symbol of Texas resistance?

San Jacinto

'Remember the Alamo!' refers to

A Texan defeat that motivated later victories

Who became president of the independent Republic of Texas?

Sam Houston

In which year did Texas gain independence from Mexico?

1836

After gaining independence, Texas was known as the _ Republic.

Lone Star

Why did the United States initially reject Texas annexation in the late 1830s?

Fear of upsetting the balance of slave and free states

Which political group most strongly opposed annexing Texas?

Northern abolitionists

Which U.S. President campaigned strongly in favor of annexing Texas?

James K. Polk

Texas was admitted to the United States as a _ state.

Slave

In what year was Texas officially annexed into the United States?

1845

Which river did the United States claim as the Texas-Mexico border after annexation?

Rio Grande

Mexico’s refusal to recognize Texas independence contributed to which war?

Mexican-American War

Which treaty ended fighting between Texas and Mexico after the Battle of San Jacinto?

Treaty of Velasco

Who led the Texas forces to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto?

Sam Houston

Which issue made Texas annexation controversial in the United States?

Expansion of Slavery

Which U.S. President signed the resolution annexing Texas?

John Tyler

How was Texas annexed into the United States?

Joint resolution of Congress

After annexation, Texas became the _ state in the Union.

28th

Which belief helped justify annexation for many Americans?

Manifest Destiny

Which country feared that U.S. annexation of Texas would strengthen the United States?

Britain