Question

which list correctly shows events leading up to the annexation of texas?
a
moses austin leads 300 families to texas.
the mexican government abolishes slavery.
santa anna storms the alamo at san antonio.
texans massacre 250 mexican soldiers at goliad.
texans defeat santa anna and create a republic.
the texas congress votes to accept the u.s. offer of annexation.
b
stephen austin receives a land grant.
texan and mexican forces clash at gonzales.
texans declare independence.
santa anna surrenders at the san jacinto river.
sam houston is elected president of the republic of texas.
the texas congress votes to accept the u.s. offer of annexation.
c
stephen austin receives a land grant.
texan and mexican forces clash at san jacinto.
texans declare independence.
santa anna signs treaties recognizing an independent texas.
the texas congress votes to accept the u.s. offer of annexation.

Explanation:

Moses Austin was the first to attempt to settle Anglo - Americans in Texas. His son Stephen Austin received a land grant. Clashes between Texan and Mexican forces at Gonzales were an early sign of conflict. Texans declared independence, then Santa Anna surrendered at San Jacinto. After that, the Texas Congress voted to accept the U.S. offer of annexation. Option B has the correct chronological order of events leading up to Texas annexation.

Answer:

B. Stephen Austin receives a land grant. Texan and Mexican forces clash at Gonzales. Texans declare independence. Santa Anna surrenders at the San Jacinto River. Sam Houston is elected president of the Republic of Texas. The Texas Congress votes to accept the U.S. offer of annexation.