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Which of the following identifies a reason why the U.S. annexed Texas? (1 point) Texans supported abolition for peaceful independence. All Americans supported annexation. American settlers in Texas grew loyal to Mexico. President Tyler believed that Polk’...

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Explain how public debt became an issue prior to the annexation of Texas. (1 point) Texas received a charter to open a bank prior to the start of the Texas Revolution, which created more debt for the state. Texas traded land for money owed with the Compro...

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Which of the following explains why national security was an issue in the annexation between Texas and the U.S.? (1 point) Rangers moved to Texas to protect against an uprising if Mexico tried to rebel. Mexico thought that Santa Anna signed the Treaty of...

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Which of the following best explains a reason why Texas decided to secede from the Union? (1 point) The Law of April 6, 1830, abolished slavery in Texas. A large number of settlers in Texas came from the U.S. Texas believed states should be able to make d...

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Identify who was the president responsible for annexing Texas into the U.S. (1 point) James K. Polk Sam Houston Anson Jones James Pinkney Henderson

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Which statesman was removed from office because he would not pledge allegiance to the Confederacy? (1 point) Anson Jones Sam Houston James Pinckney Henderson Zachary Taylor

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Which of these statements explains the impact of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on Texas? (1 point) The Nueces River was set as the boundary between Texas and Mexico. Texas would receive $10 million to pay its debts incurred from the days of the republic...

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Which of the following helps to identify why President James Polk asked for a declaration of war against Mexico? (1 point) Polk believed in Manifest Destiny. Zachary Taylor crossed the Nueces River. Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836. Mexican...

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What did Mexico recognize as the border with Texas? (1 point) the Arkansas River the Rio Grande the Mississippi River the Nueces River

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Who was the diplomat sent to Mexico City to negotiate an end to the U.S.– Mexican War? (1 point) James Polk David Wilmot Nicholas Trist Zachary Taylor

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Which of the following best describes why plantation owners and cotton farmers believed they needed the labor of enslaved people? (1 point) Without the labor of enslaved people, less land could be farmed or ranched, which meant less profit. Without the la...

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Which of the following best describes how the Compromise of 1850 affected the northern boundary of Texas? (1 point) The northern boundary runs along the Red River and the 36/30 line. The northern boundary runs along the Red River and the 32nd parallel. Th...

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What role did slavery play in shaping Texas’s boundaries? (1 point) The southern border of Texas was set so Texas could continue slavery. The western border of Texas was set so Texas could continue slavery. The northern border of Texas was set so Texas co...

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Which behavior may help prevent someone from developing heart disease? (1 point) never eating any cholesterol drinking whole milk exercising regularly taking iron supplements

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Which is a reliable source of information about diet and exercise? (1 point) website of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention podcast on the newest quick weight loss diet commercial for new exercise equipment pamphlet from your local gym

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Farouk’s short-term goal is to eat healthier lunches. Which should be part of his action plan? (1 point) switch from hamburgers to chicken sandwiches from his favorite fast food switch to diet soft drinks keep a diary of his lunches occasionally skip lunc...

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Use the image to answer the question. What scale factor was used to enlarge the rectangle in the image? The measurements refer to inches. Give your answer as a decimal.

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Use the paragraph to answer the question. Both the French and the Spanish languages use the same basic 26 letters from the Latin alphabet, although the letters within the alphabet are used to create different words and sounds for each language. Both langu...

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Which sentence is an example of informal language? (1 point) The director assembled an interesting collection. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance. We were really into seeing that new show. The new exhibit is quite fascinating.

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Identify the sentence that uses a cause and effect relationship. (1 point) For best results, bring the water to a boil before adding the pasta. Since the electricity was out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted. As soon as I had brushe...

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Use the passage to answer the question. What do waves have to do with earthquakes? Earthquakes are caused when the ground shakes due to the release of energy. This energy is called a seismic wave. Seismic waves are similar to ocean waves, except they move...

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the ending of a practice of a particular institution such as slavery

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Why did Manuel de Mier y Terán make the suggestion of stopping American immigration to the colony of Texas? (1 point) He reported that Mexico needed more soldiers in the colony of Texas because the area was changing too much. He thought the colony needed...

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Leaders at the Constitutional Convention of 1836 helped establish Texas’s independence from Mexico by (1 point) dismissing the convention early, so the representatives could be reinforcements to defend the Alamo. insisting that the Mexican government make...

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What did Texas claim as its southern border that was disputed by Mexico? (1 point) the Rio Grande Shelby County Plum Creek Santa Fe

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How did the Texas Rangers earn their nickname, los diablos Tejanos? (1 point) They received the nickname for helping remove Cherokees from their homes in the 1830s. They received it for their role in capturing and returning enslaved African Americans flee...

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Who was the Mexican president and general who was defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto? (1 point) Quincy Adams James Polk Santa Anna Sam Houston

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Which of the following factors contributed the most to the financial problems experienced by Texas? (1 point) Texas gained a sizable debt from loans that it used to pay for the administration of the government. The writing of the Constitution of 1845 led...

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Why was Texas annexation in 1845 a turning point in Texas and U.S. history? (1 point) Texas helped to provide military and economic support to the United States. Great Britain wanted Texas to become a new colony, and the United States offered to protect T...

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What decision by President Polk led to the Mexican-American War? (1 point) Polk sent General Zachary Taylor to Texas, and General Taylor settled west of the Nueces River, which was disputed territory in West Texas. During Polk’s presidency, Taylor’s force...

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How did Mexico react to John Slidell’s offer to buy California and resolve the border dispute? (1 point) Mexico felt insulted and rejected the offer. Mexico declared war. Mexico wanted further negotiations. Mexico happily agreed to the offer.

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What percentage of its territory did Mexico lose in the Mexican Cession? (1 point) 75 percent Mexico did not lose any land. 25 percent 55 percent

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Which of the following statements draws the best conclusion about who gained the most from the treaty and why? (1 point) The U.S. gained the most because it gained a large amount of land and gave little in return. Mexicans gained the most because they kep...

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How did the Compromise of 1850 shape Texas’s western border? (1 point) It gave the land east of El Paso to Indigenous peoples and gave Santa Fe County to New Mexico. It gave the land west of El Paso to New Mexico and gave Santa Fe County back to New Mexic...

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In 3–5 sentences, explain why some Tejanos supported Texas independence. (4 points)

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Leaders at the Constitutional Convention of 1836 helped establish Texas’s independence from Mexico by (1 point) writing the Texas Declaration of Independence and appointing leaders to its government. insisting that the Mexican government make Coahuila and...

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What did Texas claim as its southern border that was disputed by Mexico? (1 point) Shelby County Santa Fe the Rio Grande Plum Creek

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How did the Texas Rangers earn their nickname, los diablos Tejanos? (1 point) They received it for their role in capturing and returning enslaved African Americans fleeing to freedom in Mexico. They received the nickname following attacks on Mexican civil...

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Who was the Mexican president and general who was defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto? (1 point) Quincy Adams James Polk Sam Houston Santa Anna

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Which of the following factors contributed the most to the financial problems experienced by Texas? (1 point) The writing of the Constitution of 1845 led to Texas’s financial problems. Texas gained a sizable debt from loans that it used to pay for the adm...

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Why was Texas annexation in 1845 a turning point in Texas and U.S. history? (1 point) Texas helped to provide military and economic support to the United States. Texans wanted a strong federal government and approved joining the United States. Great Brita...

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What decision by President Polk led to the Mexican-American War? (1 point) Polk sent an envoy to Mexico to try to work out a peace agreement after the U.S. annexed Texas. Polk sent General Zachary Taylor to Texas, and General Taylor settled west of the Nu...

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How did Mexico react to John Slidell’s offer to buy California and resolve the border dispute? (1 point) Mexico declared war. Mexico wanted further negotiations. Mexico happily agreed to the offer. Mexico felt insulted and rejected the offer.

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What percentage of its territory did Mexico lose in the Mexican Cession? (1 point) 75 percent 25 percent Mexico did not lose any land. 55 percent

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Which of the following statements draws the best conclusion about who gained the most from the treaty and why? (1 point) Anglo Texans gained the most because they gained the land east of the Nueces River. Mexico gained the most because it was paid for the...

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How did the Compromise of 1850 shape Texas’s western border? (1 point) It gave the land west of El Paso to New Mexico and gave Santa Fe County back to New Mexico. It gave the land east of Santa Fe County to Texas and left El Paso in New Mexico. It gave th...

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Identify which of the following groups would have been most supportive of slavery in Texas before the U.S. Civil War. (1 point) Mexican laborers plantation owners abolitionists Texas politicians

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Based on the map, what geographic feature would escaping enslaved people need to cross to gain their freedom on the Underground Railroad? (1 point) the Red River the Brazos River the Colorado River the Rio Grande

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What did the Democratic Party believe about slavery in Texas before the U.S. Civil War? (1 point) The enslavement of Africans would eventually be replaced by using European immigrants and Mexican laborers. They believed that slavery was immoral and evil....

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Which statement best explains how slavery affected Texas’s decision to secede from the Union? (1 point) The election of Lincoln in 1860 threatened the economic power of plantation owners in Texas. Texas feared that the international antislavery movement w...

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Which of the following arguments best explains Texas’s decision to join the Confederacy during the Civil War? (1 point) Texas refused to participate in the Civil War because it was not a state. Geography was the most important issue when determining Texas...

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What caused the Texas Troubles? (1 point) the rumor of enslaved people revolting in Texas and unexplained fires in the region John Brown’s attack on Harper’s Ferry the rumor of attacks on areas along the Mexico-Texas border the passage of the Fugitive Sla...

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Which of the following identifies the location of the Battle of Sabine Pass during the Civil War? (1 point) Southeast Texas along the Gulf of Mexico South Texas bordering Mexico East Texas bordering Louisiana West Texas bordering the Rio Grande River

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What led the Union to attack Sabine Pass? (1 point) to prevent the Confederates from trading with Mexico to prevent Texas from seceding to enforce the Union blockade to avoid admitting defeat

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Which statement best explains the significance of the Battle of Galveston? (1 point) Colonel Barrett and his men easily took Fort Griffin. It gave the Confederates control of the Sabine River. It prevented the Union from getting a foothold in Texas. The b...

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Which statement best explains the significance of the Battle of Sabine Pass? (1 point) The Confederates were able to recapture Galveston. It was a huge morale boost for Confederates in Texas. A nearly all-Black fighting regiment captured a Confederate cam...

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Which statement best explains why the Civil War continued after the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House? (1 point) Confederates in Texas refused to surrender and kept fighting. Confederates attacked a Union camp a month later. General Lee cont...

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How were state and local governments in Texas affected by the increase of population between 1850 and 1860? (1 point) Elected officials were supported by the immigrant population coming to the state. Elected officials were all replaced by voters to repres...

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When Texas seceded from the Union, how were political decisions made? (1 point) The state placed people in all positions that agreed with the concept of secession. The state held new votes on all matters. The state followed the same laws that were already...

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Which of the following statements best explains how the Civil War affected most Texans? (1 point) The Civil War had no effect on the lives of most Texans. The Civil War made life more difficult for most Texans. The Civil War made life more difficult for o...

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What did Texans think about becoming a part of the Confederacy? (1 point) The majority of voters supported joining the Confederacy, but many other Texans did not. Only powerful landowners in Texas supported joining the Confederacy. Almost all Texans suppo...

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Which statement best assesses the gains and setbacks of Black Americans during Reconstruction? (1 point) Black Americans were granted rights and Southern states like Texas passed many laws supporting their use. While Black Americans were granted rights, t...

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What did Southern states have to do to rejoin the Union? (1 point) pass the Reconstruction Amendments elect Democrats to political office pass the Emancipation Proclamation pass poll taxes and literacy tests

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Evaluate the following statements. Which one best describes the impact of the Civil War on the economy of Texas? (1 point) The Civil War devastated the landscape of Texas. The Civil War had little impact on the economy of Texas. The Civil War helped make...

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Before and during the Civil War, which group performed most of the labor required to cultivate cotton? (1 point) poor White people sharecroppers enslaved Black people Mexican immigrants

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Which of the following was true of slavery in Texas? (1 point) Most White Texans owned slaves. Former slaves enjoyed full citizenship rights after slavery was abolished. The number of slaves in Texas increased in the years before the Civil War. Slavery pl...

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Which of the following statements accurately explains why the creation of the Texas Constitution of 1876 was a political turning point in Texas history? (1 point) It prevented former slaves and freedmen from having the right to vote in all Texas elections...

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Which of the following statements is accurate about how a group in Texas was affected by the number of men fighting for the Confederacy during the Civil War? (1 point) More economic opportunities were available for women. Most enslaved people were freed o...

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What is one way the different Reconstruction plans impacted Texas? (1 point) Texas leaders felt forced to make certain changes under the two plans, and that caused them to limit the power of their state government when they wrote a new constitution. Neith...

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Which of the following statements explains a way that the Civil War impacted the continued development of Texas’s identity? (1 point) Additional rights and political freedom were extended to all Texans as a result of the presidential and congressional Rec...

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One way the political identity of Texas developed further after the Civil War was through the (1 point) increased drilling for oil and growth of the oil industry across Texas. improved relationships between White, Black, and Indigenous groups. development...

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Use the image to answer the question. Scale factor: 1 box = 6 inches Maisie needs to convert this scale drawing from a scale factor of 1 box = 6 inches to a scale factor of 1 box = 12 inches. The length in the scale drawing shown is 10 boxes. What will be...

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Rectangle is similar to rectangle . Identify the ratios for the bases and heights within the similar rectangles. (1 point) QRST ABCD = 28 21 16 12 = 21 12 28 16 = 21 12 16 28 = 21 28 12 16

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Trapezoid is similar to trapezoid . Find the ratio between trapezoid and trapezoid . Express the answer in simplest form. (1 point) ABCD MNOP ABCD MNOP 2 1 5 4 4 5 1 2

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The following answers were posted by visitors named Pixel PLayground.

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Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas? (1 point) Sam Houston John Tyler James Polk Martin Van Buren

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Which of the following identifies a consequence of the Treaty of the Guadalupe Hidalgo? (1 point) Tejanos lost land and were intimidated from voting. Rights were extended to Black Americans. Mexican relations with the U.S. improved. Indigenous Americans l...

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Which of the following best describes how the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo affected Anglo settlers in Texas? (1 point) They were free from Mexican overreach. They had the choice of being U.S. or Mexican citizens. They were U.S. citizens. They were allowed...

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Which of the following best predicts what could have happened if Article X had not been removed from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? (1 point) Anglos living in Texas would have been able to keep their land. Mexicans living in Texas would have been able t...

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Which of the following identifies a provision of the Treaty of the Guadalupe Hidalgo? (1 point) Mexico reclaimed Texas. Mexico acquired California. The U.S. acquired Mexico City. The U.S. paid $15 million to Mexico.

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in 4 sentences pls

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pick one of the question Mexican laborers plantation owners abolitionists Texas politicians

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are you sure this is the right answer because I was failing my test?

Trapezoid is similar to trapezoid . Find the ratio between trapezoid and trapezoid . Express the answer in simplest form. (1 point) ABCD MNOP ABCD MNOP 2 1 4 5 1 2 5 4

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what if you is wrong

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so what is the answer Trapezoid is similar to trapezoid . Find the ratio between trapezoid and trapezoid . Express the answer in simplest form. (1 point) ABCD MNOP ABCD MNOP 2 1 4 5 1 2 5 4

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