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What was a primary concern that led to the initial denial of Texas's request to join the United States?
What was a primary concern that led to the initial denial of Texas's request to join the United States?
- The balance between free and slave states in Congress would be disrupted, and Texas was too large. (correct)
- The United States was not prepared to extend citizenship to Texans.
- Texas did not have a strong enough economy to support itself within the U.S.
- Texas's existing treaties with European powers conflicted with U.S. foreign policy.
What strategic move did Sam Houston employ to influence the U.S. Congress's decision regarding the annexation of Texas?
What strategic move did Sam Houston employ to influence the U.S. Congress's decision regarding the annexation of Texas?
- Threatening to have Texas join Great Britain instead. (correct)
- Presenting statistical data demonstrating Texas's economic viability.
- Promising military support to the U.S. in upcoming conflicts.
- Offering financial incentives to key members of Congress.
Which of the following was a condition stipulated in the treaty that involved the US and Texas?
Which of the following was a condition stipulated in the treaty that involved the US and Texas?
- Texas was required to abolish slavery within ten years.
- The U.S. would provide Texas with financial aid for infrastructure development.
- Texas would agree to be divided into 5 states if the U.S. wanted. (correct)
- Texas was permitted to maintain a military force larger than that of the United States.
According to the notes, what was a term that was included in the treaty of Velasco?
According to the notes, what was a term that was included in the treaty of Velasco?
What differing perspectives did the U.S./Texas and Mexico hold regarding the border between them?
What differing perspectives did the U.S./Texas and Mexico hold regarding the border between them?
What action did President Polk take that directly contributed to escalating tensions with Mexico?
What action did President Polk take that directly contributed to escalating tensions with Mexico?
According to the notes, who sent the Mexican Army to the Nueces River?
According to the notes, who sent the Mexican Army to the Nueces River?
What was the significance of Taylor sending word to Congress and the President?
What was the significance of Taylor sending word to Congress and the President?
Which military action by the United States directly targeted the coastal regions of Mexico during the conflict?
Which military action by the United States directly targeted the coastal regions of Mexico during the conflict?
On what date did Texas declare its independence from Mexico?
On what date did Texas declare its independence from Mexico?
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March 2, 1836
March 2, 1836
Texas declared independence on this date.
Why was Texas denied joining the US initially?
Why was Texas denied joining the US initially?
Feared upsetting the balance between free and slave states in Congress.
Treaty of Velasco terms
Treaty of Velasco terms
The US forgave Texas's debt, allowed them to keep their navy, and Texas had to agree for the US to divide them into 5 states if they wanted.
Border dispute: US/Texas vs. Mexico
Border dispute: US/Texas vs. Mexico
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US / Mexican War cause
US / Mexican War cause
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General Taylor's assignment
General Taylor's assignment
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Santa Anna's deployment
Santa Anna's deployment
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Study Notes
- Texas won its independence on March 2, 1836
Texas and the US
- Texas wanted to join the US.
- The US denied Texas' request to join because it would upset the balance between free and slave states in Congress.
- The US also thought Texas was too big.
- Sam Houston tricked Congress into taking Texas by threatening to have them join with Britain.
- Texas and Mexico signed the Treaty of Velasco.
- The US forgave Texas of its debt according to the treaty.
- The US was allowed to keep a navy.
- Texas had to agree for the US to divide them into 5 states if they wanted.
- The US and Texas claimed the border was at the Rio Grande River.
- Mexico claimed the border with Texas was at the Nueces River.
The US/Mexican War
- The US/Mexican War was fought over a border dispute.
- President Polk sent General Taylor to Texas to guard the border at the Rio Grande River.
- Santa Anna sent the Mexican Army to guard the border at the Nueces River.
- The Armies attacked each other.
- Taylor sent word to Congress and the President and continued to Mexico.
- The US navy attacked the southern part of Mexico.
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