7. All of the following were reasons the United States wanted to annex Texas, EXCEPT: a. Texas helped to expand the US westward
b. The US did not want to start a war with Mexico
c. A large number Texas' citizens were from America
d. Texas had a large cotton trade with Europe

8. Which of the following was NOT a reason that Texas wanted to join the United States?
a. Many conflicts with native Americans
b. Treaties with European countries c. Large amounts of debt
d. Military conflicts with Mexico

9. Mexico agreed to sign a peace treaty to end the US-Mexican War after US troops captured:
a. Vera Cruz
b. Buena Vista
c. Monterrey
d. Mexico City​