Texas History Chapter 12-13 Review Smart Smarter Smartest Brilliant Genius 10 20 30 40 50

In 1845 Texas became the _?_th state to join the union. Category 1 - 10

In 1845 Texas became the 28th state to join the union. Category 1 - 10

The main responsibility of the ___________branch is to make laws. Category 1 - 10

The main responsibility of the legislative branch is to make laws. Category 1 - 10

The main responsibility of the _______________branch is to interpret the laws.

The main responsibility of the Judicial branch is to interpret the laws.

The main responsibility of the _____________branch is to carry out the laws.

The main responsibility of the executive branch is to carry out the laws.

Name one of the first two senators elected from the new state of Texas.

Name one of the first two senators elected from the new state of Texas. Thomas J. Rusk and Sam Houston

Fighting between the U. S Fighting between the U.S. and Mexico began because of a dispute over the ____________ between the two countries.

Fighting between the U. S Fighting between the U.S. and Mexico began because of a dispute over the border between the two countries.

Who said “American Blood has been shed on American soil?”

Who said “American Blood has been shed on American soil?” James K. Polk

Why did James K. Polk want to start a war with Mexico?

Why did James K. Polk want to start a war with Mexico? He wanted to acquire Mexico’s northern land.

An attempt by California to break away from Mexico in 1846 is known as the ______ _______ Revolt.

An attempt by California to break away from Mexico in 1846 is known as the Bear Flag Revolt.

What American General invaded Vera Cruz and Mexico City ending the war?

What American General invaded Vera Cruz and Mexico City ending the war? Winfield Scott

The transfer of land from one country to another is called a ________________.

The transfer of land from one country to another is called a cession.

In 1853 the U.S. acquired land in Southern Arizona and New Mexico through the _________ Purchase.

In 1853 the U.S. acquired land in Southern Arizona and New Mexico through the Gadsden Purchase.

This treaty ended the Mexican-American War.

This treaty ended the Mexican-American War.

Name one of two ways the Compromise of 1850 affected Texas?

Name one of two ways the Compromise of 1850 affected Texas? Texas lost land but acquired money.

Because of the Compromise of 1850 this state joined the U. S Because of the Compromise of 1850 this state joined the U.S. as a free state.

Because of the Compromise of 1850 this state joined the U. S Because of the Compromise of 1850 this state joined the U.S. as a free state. California

This law from the Compromise of 1850 said that runaway slaves must be returned.

This law from the Compromise of 1850 said that runaway slaves must be returned. The Fugitive Slave Law

He was the author of the Compromise of 1850, and he was called the “Great Compromiser”.

He was the author of the Compromise of 1850, and he was called the “Great Compromiser”. Henry Clay

What happened when the people of Kansas tried to decide the slavery issue?

What happened when the people of Kansas tried to decide the slavery issue? Bloody fighting

Most immigrants to Texas between 1845 and 1860 came from which continent?

Most immigrants to Texas between 1845 and 1860 came from which continent? Europe

New Braunfels, Boerne and Fredericksburg were founded by immigrants from what country?

New Braunfels, Boerne and Fredericksburg were founded by immigrants from what country? Germany

Castroville and Dallas were founded by immigrants from what country?

Castroville and Dallas were founded by immigrants from what country? France

The number of ___________ tripled in Texas between 1845 and 1860.

The number of slaves tripled in Texas between 1845 and 1860.

The Kansas- Nebraska Act of 1854 said that citizens in the new territory would decide whether to permit slavery. This is called _______________ _____________.

The Kansas- Nebraska Act of 1854 said that citizens in the new territory would decide whether to permit slavery. This is called Popular Sovereignty.

The idea that the U.S. should reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific is called _____________ ________________.

The idea that the U.S. should reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific is called Manifest Destiny

Name three land acquisitions by the U. S Name three land acquisitions by the U.S. that helped us fulfill our “Manifest Destiny”.

Florida Cession Louisiana Purchase Texas Oregon Territory Name three land acquisitions by the U.S. that helped us fulfill our “Manifest Destiny”. Florida Cession Louisiana Purchase Texas Oregon Territory Mexican Cession Gadsden Purchase

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