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- 1. Multiple ChoiceDuring his presidency Mirabeau Lamar actively pursued peaceful relations with the Native American groups living in Texas.TrueFalse
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe issue of public debt—the amount of money owed by the republic—was a challenge throughout the early years of the Texas Republic.TrueFalse
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe permanent capital chosen by the Texas Congress was built on the Colorado River at the eastern edge of the Hill Country and was named for Stephen F. Austin.TrueFalse
- 4. Multiple Choicesecond president of the Republic of TexasSam HoustonMirabeau LamarWilliam TravisJack Coffee Hays
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat events characterize the Revolution and Republic era in Texas history?exploration of Texas by Europeans, and Spanish conflict with Native Americansdevelopment of Texas as a Spanish colony and as a part of independent MexicoTexas independence from Mexico, and the presidencies of Sam Houston and Mirabeau LamarTexas annexation by the United States, and Texas statehood
- 6. Multiple Choice
Based on the map, why would the location of Santa Fe encourage Mirabeau Lamar to annex it?
so he could move the capital of the republic closer to Mexicoto control land occupied by Native American groups he wanted to remove from Texasto gain access to the Rio Grande and provide a port to Texas
to gain control over disputed land that both Texas and Mexico claimed and as the first step in the republic’s expansion to the Pacific Ocean - 7. Multiple ChoiceBased on the map, why would the location of Austin draw criticism from Texans opposed to the site of the new, permanent capital of the republic?Austin was too far from the Gulf of Mexico and ports used for trading and by the Texas navy.Austin was too far from Houston, the original capital of the republic, making it difficult to move papers from the old capital to the new capital.Austin was too close to the disputed area with Mexico where it would be in danger of attacks from Mexico and Native Americans.Austin was too far from the U.S. for people who wanted the republic to be annexed by the U.S.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhy was it difficult for Sam Houston to reach his goal of peaceful relations with Mexico during his second term of office?The Mexican army began the Archive War with Texas.
The Mexican army twice invaded Texas and seized San Antonio.The Mexican army attacked the town of Mier in Texas.
The Mexican army interfered with feuds in East Texas. - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat major policy of Sam Houston did Mirabeau Lamar oppose?recognition of Texas as nation by Mexicothe need to increase public debt
the annexation of Texas by the United States
the removal of the Native Americans from Texas - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat are public lands?property owned by the government instead of individualsproperty owned by individuals instead of the governmentan act of both houses of Congress that has the power of lawthe price paid for use of the borrowed money
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is joint resolution?government plans to deal with issues outside of their countryan act of both houses of Congress that has the power of lawproperty owned by the government instead of individualscollections of important public documents
- 12. Multiple ChoiceName the fight between Texans regarding the towns of Houston and Austin ...the Oil Bowlthe Buffalo warthe Archive warthe Indian war
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich country was 1st to recognize the Republic of Texas as an independent nation?GermanyAustraliaUSMexico
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich one of the four Republic of Texas presidents most favored education?HoustonLamarJohnsonAustin
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich one of the four Republic of Texas presidents most favored education?HoustonLamarJohnsonAustin
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich was not a problem for Texas during Houston’s 1st term ?finding a new Vice-Presidentcontrolling the armyfixing government financesKeeping Peace in TX
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHow did Houston attempt to solve the conflicts with Native Americans?by going to war with themby signing peace agreements with themby raiding their teepeesby getting soldiers from US to fight for the Texans
- 18. Multiple ChoiceTexas is annexed by the U.S. and becomes the state in the Union.41282931
- 19. Multiple ChoiceMost people moved to the Republic of Texas for what reason?to avoid trouble with Mexicobecause America was not welcomingbecause few Americans lived thereCheap Land
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHow did Houston try to reduce the Republic’s $1M debt?Selling WoolCut government spendingTaxing tobaccoNothing
- 21. Multiple ChoiceHow did Houston deal with the problems he had in the Texan Army?He brought in all new soldiersHe sent the soldiers home so they could not organizeHe raised money to give to the soldiers bonusesHe ordered the army to invade Mexico, to keep them busy
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Houston able to understand the problems of Native American tribes?He was a Native American himselfHe had lived among the Cherokees for several yearsHis mother was a Native AmericanHe was married to a Native American
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of the Santa Fe expedition?To find silver for the Republic’s treasuryTo increase trade between Austin and Santa FeTo drive the Comanches out of TexasTo convince Santa Fe and eastern New Mexico to join Texas
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the lottery in the Black Bean Episode determine?Whether or not Texans would attack MexicoWho would get to name the capital of the RepublicWhich parcels of land in Texas would be given awayWhich Texans would be executed by Santa Anna’s troops
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWho was nicknamed the “Architect of Annexation”?Stephen F. AustinPresident John TylerSam HoustonAnson Jones
- 26. Multiple ChoiceTexas Becomes to _____ state of the Union.28th27th31st40th
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe United States becomes engaged in a conflict/war with Mexico referred to as the ____________________.Treaty of Guadalupe-HidalgoMexican-American WarSpanish-American WarTexas Revolution
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo is significant because it:Gives Mexico land and the US moneyGives Mexico access to the Pacific Ocean and the U.S. a piece of mind.Give the U.S. land and Mexico $15 million.Ends the Mexican American War and creates a lasting peace
- 29. Multiple ChoiceA large issue that faces the United States is the debate over _____________.taxationslaverymanifest destinyreligion
- 30. Multiple Choicewhat was the name of the woman who helped defend the capital city of Austin TX?Taylor swiftSelena GomezAngelina EberlyJustin Canadian
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