10 Questions
Which country declared its independence in the early 1820s and looked to increase its foothold in its northern provinces by promising cheap land to settlers coming from the United States?
Mexico
What was one strategy used by Mexico to increase the population in its northern provinces?
Promising cheap land to settlers from the United States
What were the requirements imposed on American settlers in Texas by the Mexican authorities?
Convert to Catholicism, reject slavery, and become a Mexican citizen
When did the Texans win their independence from Mexico?
1836
Why did some congressmen view the annexation of Texas with fear?
They feared the addition of a new large slave state
Which President supported Manifest Destiny and viewed the acquisition of Texas as inevitable?
James K. Polk
Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' in a July 1845 magazine article?
John O'Sullivan
What did John O'Sullivan state regarding the annexation of Texas?
All of the above.
Which land did President Polk want to annex in addition to Texas?
California
What conflict was triggered as a result of a border dispute along the Rio Grande?
Mexican-American War
Test your knowledge on the Texas-Mexico conflict and the American settlement in the early 1820s. Explore the motivations behind American settlers moving to Texas in search of cheap land and learn about the conflicts that arose as a result of this migration.
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