7th Grade History Unit 7 Test

the Compromise of 1850

In what event did Texas pay off its remaining public debt by giving up a large amount of its land to the U.S.?

GTT - Gone To Texas

So many people were migrating to Texas during this time period that the initials ________ were a common sight on abandoned home and farms.

manifest destiny

What concept does this image best illustrate?

popular sovereignty

What important government concept means "political power belongs to the people"?

U.S. Constitution

What other constitution served as a guide when Texas was writing a new state constitution?

cotton

What was the most profitable cash crop grown in Texas?

the Rio Grande River

What was the name of the river that became the permanent boundary between the U.S.?

the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

What was the name of the treaty that officially ended the war?

1845

What year did Texas become a part of the U.S.?

April, 1846

When did the Mexican-American War begin?

Germany

Which European country had the largest number of citizens immigrating to Texas?

Executive

Which branch of government is the one that ENFORCES laws for our state and our nation?

Legislative

Which branch of government is the one that MAKES the laws for our state and our nation?

Robert E. Lee

Which man would go on to fight in the Civil War?

the Democratic Party

Which political party was the most popular in Texas during this time period?

Nueces River

Which river did Mexico claim was [and always had been] their boundary?

Tejanos

Which section of the Texas population was especially helpful in expanding the cattle ranching industry in Texas?

21+ year old white males

Who could vote in Texas during the Early Statehood?