Question

1. which factor most contributed to the united states decision to annex texas?

a. the desire of the united states to expand its territory.
b. the fear that spain would reclaim texas and become a bordering country
c. the desire of the united states to add another slave state.
d. the fear that texas would expand its territory and limit u.s. expansion.

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• appointed a captain of the texas rangers
• helped boost morale among officers
• developed rigorous training for new recruits

1. which significant individual correctly replaces the question mark for this list?

a. josé antonio navarro
b. jack coffee hays
c. chief bowles
d. william goyens

1. european immigrants who settled in texas

a. formed the majority population in the republic
b. brought new ideas and celebrations with them
c. served as representatives in congress
d. wanted to rejoin texas with mexico

Explanation:

For Question 5:

The U.S. had a strong ideology of Manifest Destiny, focused on territorial expansion. While slavery was a related debate, the core driving factor for annexation was the push to expand U.S. territory. Spain no longer held claims to Texas at this time, and fear of Texas limiting U.S. expansion was not the main motive.

For Question 6:

Jack Coffee Hays was a prominent captain of the Texas Rangers, known for boosting officer morale and creating strict training programs for new recruits. The other figures did not have these specific associations with the Texas Rangers.

For Question 7:

European immigrants in Texas brought their cultural practices, ideas, and celebrations to the region. They never made up the majority population, did not serve as congressional representatives in this context, and did not work to rejoin Texas with Mexico.

Answer:

1. A. The desire of the United States to expand its territory.
2. B. Jack Coffee Hays
3. B. brought new ideas and celebrations with them