Who was the Mexican president and general who was defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto?(1 point)
Responses
Sam Houston
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
Santa Anna
Quincy Adams
Quincy Adams
James Polk
Santa Anna
Which of the following factors contributed the most to the financial problems experienced by Texas?(1 point)
Responses
Texas gained a sizable debt from loans that it used to pay for the administration of the government.
Texas gained a sizable debt from loans that it used to pay for the administration of the government.
The writing of the Constitution of 1845 led to Texas’s financial problems.
The writing of the Constitution of 1845 led to Texas’s financial problems.
Texas taxed the coastal cities to raise funds to pay debt.
Texas taxed the coastal cities to raise funds to pay debt.
Texas needed coastal protection and borrowed the money to pay for it.
Texas gained a sizable debt from loans that it used to pay for the administration of the government.
Why was Texas annexation in 1845 a turning point in Texas and U.S. history?(1 point)
Responses
Texans wanted a strong federal government and approved joining the United States.
Texans wanted a strong federal government and approved joining the United States.
Texas helped to provide military and economic support to the United States.
Texas helped to provide military and economic support to the United States.
Great Britain wanted Texas to become a new colony, and the United States offered to protect Texas.
Great Britain wanted Texas to become a new colony, and the United States offered to protect Texas.
The number of pro-slavery states exceeded the anti-slavery states after Texas joined the United States.
The number of pro-slavery states exceeded the anti-slavery states after Texas joined the United States.
The number of pro-slavery states exceeded the anti-slavery states after Texas joined the United States.
What decision by President Polk led to the Mexican-American War?(1 point)
Responses
Polk sent General Zachary Taylor to Texas, and General Taylor settled west of the Nueces River, which was disputed territory in West Texas.
Polk sent General Zachary Taylor to Texas, and General Taylor settled west of the Nueces River, which was disputed territory in West Texas.
During Polk’s presidency, Taylor’s forces beat a larger Mexican army at Buena Vista.
During Polk’s presidency, Taylor’s forces beat a larger Mexican army at Buena Vista.
Polk signed the Compromise of 1850, a compromise where the U.S. gave Texas $10 million.
Polk signed the Compromise of 1850, a compromise where the U.S. gave Texas $10 million.
Polk sent an envoy to Mexico to try to work out a peace agreement after the U.S. annexed Texas.
Polk sent an envoy to Mexico to try to work out a peace agreement after the U.S. annexed Texas.
Polk sent General Zachary Taylor to Texas, and General Taylor settled west of the Nueces River, which was disputed territory in West Texas.
President Mirabeau Lamar’s goals for the Santa Fe Expedition were to expand the Republic’s territory and gain access to the valuable trade conducted along the Santa Fe Trail, but the expedition was a disaster that left Lamar in disgrace. In 3–5 sentences, explain why the Santa Fe Expedition was a disaster for President Lamar.(4 points)
The Santa Fe Expedition was a disaster for President Lamar for several reasons. Firstly, the expedition was poorly planned and executed, lacking sufficient supplies and proper guidance. Additionally, the Mexican authorities, who controlled the territory, were hostile towards the expedition and arrested the members upon their arrival. As a result, the expedition failed to achieve its goals of expanding territory and gaining access to valuable trade. Lastly, the failed expedition resulted in financial losses for the Republic of Texas, further damaging Lamar's reputation and leaving him in disgrace.
How did Mexico react to John Slidell’s offer to buy California and resolve the border dispute?(1 point)
Responses
Mexico wanted further negotiations.
Mexico wanted further negotiations.
Mexico happily agreed to the offer.
Mexico happily agreed to the offer.
Mexico declared war.
Mexico declared war.
Mexico felt insulted and rejected the offer.