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TH Ch. 15 The Lone Star State

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  • Which European group established New Braunfels?
    German
    French
    Polish
    Czech
  • Who were the first two Texas senators mentioned in the text?
    James K. Polk and Sam Houston
    Sam Houston and Thomas Rusk
    Thomas Rusk and J. Pinckney Henderson
    J. Pinckney Henderson and Sam Houston
  • Which city served as the first state capital?
    Houston
    San Antonio
    Austin
    Dallas
  • What did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo establish as the border between the U.S. and Mexico?
    Nueces River
    Rio Grande
    Red River
    Mississippi River
  • What was set aside to support education in early Texas?
    Military funds
    Business profits
    Tax revenue
    Land
  • The Treaty of __ Hidalgo recognized Texas as U.S. territory.
    San
    Guadalupe
    San Jacinto
    Pablo
  • What treaty ended the U.S.-Mexican War?
    Treaty of Paris
    Treaty of Velasco
    Adams-Onís Treaty
    Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
  • What economic activity expanded in Texas during early statehood?
    Oil drilling
    Textile manufacturing
    Gold mining
    Cotton farming
  • How much did the U.S. pay Mexico in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
    15 million dollars
    5 million dollars
    20 million dollars
    10 million dollars
  • The U.S.-Mexican War occurred from _ to _.
    1836, 1838
    1946, 1948
    1846, 1848
    1826, 1828
  • What was the main economic activity in early Texas?
    Oil production
    Mining
    Manufacturing
    Cotton farming
  • Texas became the __ state to join the United States on December 29, 1845.
    25th
    28th
    32nd
    50th
  • What was a significant challenge faced by Texas after joining the Union?
    Overabundance of resources
    Border disputes with Mexico
    Excessive population growth
    Lack of immigrants
  • What role did Texas Rangers play during the U.S.-Mexican War?
    They managed supply lines
    They served as scouts
    They trained Mexican soldiers
    They governed captured territories
  • Which immigrant group did NOT settle in early Texas?
    Czech settlers
    Polish communities
    French colonists
    Russian settlers
  • What major event began as a result of border disputes and Texas annexation?
    The U.S.-Mexican War
    The Civil War
    The U.S.-Colonial War
    The Texas Revolution
  • __ and Thomas Rusk became the first Texas senators.
    J. Pinckney Henderson
    Sam Houston
    Davy Crockett
    Santa Anna
  • Which river became the border between Texas and Mexico?
    Pecos River
    Sabine River
    Rio Grande
    Nueces River
  • Which branch of government is responsible for executing laws?
    Judicial
    Local
    Executive
    Legislative
  • What was Texas's public debt when it joined the Union?
    10 million
    15 million
    5 million
    8 million
  • What was one of the main challenges of early statehood?
    Overpopulation
    Integration of different cultures
    Native American alliances
    Lack of natural resources
  • Which German settlement was NOT established during this period?
    Fredericksburg
    San Antonio
    Industry
    New Braunfels
  • What economic activity expanded significantly in Texas during this period?
    Fishing
    Technology
    Mining
    Cotton farming
  • What date did Texas become the 28th state of the United States?
    December 29, 1845
    December 25, 1845
    January 1, 1846
    February 2, 1848
  • The first state capital of Texas was __.
    Nacogdoches
    Austin
    Guadalupe
    Houston
  • Which was NOT one of the causes of the U.S.-Mexican War?
    Texas annexation
    Border disputes
    Manifest Destiny
    Economic trade agreements
  • How many branches of government were established?
    Two
    Four
    Five
    Three
  • Who was the first governor of Texas as a state?
    Mirabeau B. Lamar
    Thomas Rusk
    Sam Houston
    J. Pinckney Henderson
  • What was one of the significant cultural influences mentioned in the text that shaped Texas identity?
    European customs
    Native American traditions
    African heritage
    Asian cultures
  • Which immigrant group established New Braunfels and Fredericksburg?
    Polish
    French
    Czech
    German
  • When did Texas become a state?
    1836
    1845
    1848
    1850
  • What organization helped German immigration to Texas?
    Adelsverein
    Mexican Congress
    U.S. Immigration Office
    Texas Rangers
  • Which immigrant group was notably influenced by the Adelsverein organization?
    Mexican families
    Czech settlers
    Polish settlers
    German settlers
  • What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
    Mexico retained Texas
    A new border was established with Louisiana
    Texas was returned to independent status
    Texas was recognized as U.S. territory
  • What was one of the main causes of the U.S.-Mexican War?
    European immigration to Texas
    Texas's desire to become an independent nation
    Border disputes with Mexico
    Development of the public school system
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