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Sectionalism in the United States — Unit test

Question 18 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

What was one effect of Santa Anna’s rise to power in the 1830s?

Answer
A
Santa Anna outlawed slavery in all of Mexico’s territories.
B
Independent Mexican states gained more power and control.
C
Texas was taken over by Mexico and became part of that country.
D
Texas revolted and declared independence from Mexico.

Explanation

Santa Anna strengthened Mexico’s central government and reduced the power of the states. Texans resisted this loss of local control, leading to a revolt and the declaration of Texas independence in 1836. Thus, one effect of his rise to power was that Texas revolted and declared independence from Mexico.

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