Unit 3: (Expansion leads to conflict & sectionalism)

Question 1

Sectionalism

Answer 1

Placing the needs of the state or region above the nation as a whole

Question 2

Annex

Answer 2

To bring in or incorporate new land or territories

Question 3

Expansion in Texas
- Mexico Encourages American Immigration

Answer 3

Settler we’re given the opportunity to purchase cheap land in return for obeying Mexican laws

Question 4

(Stephen Austin) Expansion in Texas

Answer 4

Established the earliest American Settlements in Texas

Question 5

Expansion in Texas (1830)

Answer 5

Mexico Attempts to close its borders
- Many Americans continued to move to Texas
- They failed to respect Mexican Laws or culture

Question 6

Example of Americans failing to Respect Mexican laws or culture

Answer 6

Americans brought slaves into Texas after Mexico had abolished slavery

Question 7

Texas fights for Independence (1833)

Answer 7

Stephen Austin petitions Mexican government for greater self-governing opportunities in Texas.

Question 8

Lead to the Texas Revolution:

Answer 8

He’s imprisoned on his way back to Texas and local powers are stripped from the state, this sparks rebellions all over, that would become known as the Texas Revolution

Question 9

The Alamo

Answer 9

• Mexican military marches on Texas, Austin (call on Texans to arm themselves)

Question 10

The Alamo (1835)

Answer 10

Texans successfully drive Mexican troops away from the Alamo, but Mexican leader, Santa Anna, moves forward, killing those defending the fort

Question 11

What phrase becomes a “rallying cry for Texas independence?”

Answer 11

“Remember the Alamo”

Question 12

Annexation of Texas (1836)

Answer 12

Texans, led by Sam Houston, capture Santa Anna and hold him until he grants Texas independence
- The Republic of Texas (“The Lone Star State”) is established

Question 13

Annexation of Texas (1838)

Answer 13

U.S. annexes the Texas Republic into the United States

Question 14

Which region of the United States Wanted Texas to come in as a slave state?

Answer 14

The South

Question 15

Annexation of Texas (1845)

Answer 15

Texas earns statehood and enters the U.S. as the 28th state

Question 16

War with Mexico Leads to New Territories
- President Polk was known for what?

Answer 16

He was known for his desires to expand America.

Question 17

1844: Why did President Polk send a U.S. representative to meet with Santa Anna, the Mexican President?

Answer 17

US wanted to annex California & New Mexico and establish the Texas border along the Rio Grande River

• Mexican Officials refuse to see the US representative

Question 18

1844: What’s Next?

Answer 18

Hoping to ignite a military response from Mexico, Polk places US troops along the Rio Grande River

• after continued violations of Mexican territorial rights, Mexico engages the US