Texas

Question 1

For what reason did Americans see Texas as valuable?

Answer 1

The region was suitable for growing cotton.

Question 2

Steven F. Austin had to negotiate to start his colony with which country?

Answer 2

Mexico

Question 3

What issues or complaints did American settlers have that increased tensions between them and the owner’s of Texas?

Answer 3

All official documents had to be in Spanish and Slavery was outlawed in 1829.

Question 4

Based on the description of Santa Anna which definition best fits the term dictator?

Answer 4

Leader with absolute power.

Question 5

What was the debate surrounding the annexation of Texas?

Answer 5

Southerners wanted to add Texas, but Northerners worried about a war with Mexico. Southerners wanted to add a slave state, and Northerners opposed

Question 6

How did the United States acquire/gain Texas as a state?

Answer 6

After Texas fought for independence, then with annexation

Question 7

Sharing command with William Travis at the Alamo was _ , a well know Texas “ _.”

Answer 7

James Bowie, a well known freedom fighter.