Question

TEXAS HISTORY: CHAPTER 14 MASTERY TEST

Read the following questions and TYPE THE ANSWERS in the space at the bottom of the page.
____ 1. The country that Texas most wanted to recognize its independence was

a. France.
b. Great Britain.
c. Mexico.
d. Germany.

____ 2. The Mier expedition was

a. more successful than expected.
b. in violation of orders to pull back.
c. secretly backed by the United States and Great Britain.
d. the last conflict between Texans and Apaches.

____ 3. France and Great Britain helped bring peace with Mexico because

a. an independent Texas would slow U.S. expansion.
b. Texas owed them money for supplies purchased for the Revolution.
c. they hoped to send many more settlers to Texas.
d. Sam Houston was greatly admired in Europe.

____ 4. The most serious issue during the Anson Jones administration was

a. the Texas army.
b. the question of annexation to the United States.
c. “adventurers,” or new immigrants from the United States.
d. small detachments of the Mexican army, who crossed the border at night.

____ 5. The disastrous Santa Fe Expedition was sent in order to

a. explore trade routes into New Mexico.
b. expand Texas control in the west.
c. build peaceful relations with Mexico.
d. remove the last of the American Indians from Texas.

Answer 1

Answer 1: C. Mexico

Answer 2: B. In violation of orders to pull back.

Answer 3: A. An independent Texas would slow U.S. expansion.

Answer 4: B. The question of annexation to the United States.

Answer 5: A. Explore trade routes into New Mexico.