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Question 1

Before the early 1850s, Americans who traveled west on the overland trails were generally
 
  A. over the age of thirty.
 
  B. relatively young people who traveled in family groups.
 
  C. wealthy.
 
  D. domestic servants and prostitutes.
 
  E. from the eastern seaboard states.

Question 2

In 1836, Texas did not immediately join the United States, in part because
 
  A. the American leadership in Texas delayed in applying for statehood.
 
  B. President Andrew Jackson thought it would add to sectional tensions.
 
  C. Congress feared that giving statehood to Texas might lead to war with Mexico.
 
  D. settlers in Texas overwhelmingly objected to becoming part of the United States.
 
  E. England had forged its own political ties to Texas.

Question 3

In 1836, the Battle of San Jacinto
 
  A. resulted in victory for forces led by Stephen Austin.
 
  B. led to independence for Texas.
 
  C. saw Sam Houston briefly taken prisoner.
 
  D. was a victory for General Santa Anna.
 
  E. saw British troops fight alongside Mexican troops.



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