Critical Thinking Circles
EXPANSION IN TEXAS
Why did tensions develop between Native Americans
and Mexican inhabitants of
Texas?
QUESTION #1
Spain’s system of Roman Catholic missions tried to convert Native Americans to Catholicism.
ANSWER
Why did Mexico invite American
settlers to Texas?
QUESTION #2
To prevent border violations by horse
thieves and to protect the territory
from Native American attacks
ANSWER
What role did Stephen Austin
play in the American
settlement of Texas?
QUESTION #3
Austin established a colony between the
Brazos and Colorado rivers, where “no
drunkard, no gambler, or profane swearer, and no idler” would be allowed.
ANSWER
Why did the Anglo settlers in Texas rebel against the
Mexican government?
QUESTION #4
Mexico had been promoting immigration to that region to the point where there was a
huge influx of American citizens interested in the
cheap land. This worried the Mexican government, who
decided to restrict immigration and take away some of the land granted to
the American settlers.
ANSWER
What was the significance of the
battle at the Alamo?
QUESTION #5
The battle of the Alamo is a long-recognized symbol of bravery in the
face of unbeatable odds. Although the battle itself lasted only 90 minutes, it was the culmination of a 13-day siege by General Antonio López de Santa
Anna's troops against the outnumbered inhabitants of the fort. It is the site
where some of America's most revered legends, including Davy Crockett and
Jim Bowie, died.
ANSWER
How did Texas eventually become
the 28th state in the Union?
QUESTION #6
Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San
Jacinto. The victorious Texans set Santa Anna free after he signed the Treaty of Velasco,
which granted independence to Texas. In 1838, Houston invited the
US to annex Texas. James K Polk wins presidency and favored the
annexation of Texas.
ANSWER
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