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- 1. Multiple ChoiceName the era regarding the establishment and affairs of an independent Republic of Texas which included presidents Sam Houston and Mirabeau LamarTexas Independence EraTexas Republic & Annexation EraEarly Statehood EraRevolution & Republic Era
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are reasons TX had a strong desire to join the U.S. EXCEPT:Protection from MexicoToo much debtMost had come from the U.S.Desire to give up slavery
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following problems stood in the way of TX becoming part of the U.S. EXCEPT:Anti-slave states didn't want TXU.S. didn't want to damage relations with MexicoU.S. didn't want to have to deal with TX debtPro-slave states didn't want TX
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main issue facing Texas before it could become a state?SlaveryPeace treaties with IndiansTX was too powerfulMexico immediately recognized TX independence
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Indian groups begin a series of raids on white settlements in 1836?They resented Anglos settling on their landThey wanted to continue hidingThey were hired by the Mexican ArmyThere were no raids.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Congress do in order to bring in money to pay off the debt?Tariffs on imported goodsProperty & Business TaxesLand Title FeesAll of the above
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy did TX debt continue to grow despite Houston's efforts?Govt still spent more money than it brought inLamar was secretly spending moneyThe debt stopped growing.Houston had no plan to try and lower the debt.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Lamar was in favor of annexationTrueFalse
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWho believed education was one of the top goals for Texas?Sam HoustonMirbeau Lamar
- 10. Multiple ChoiceTexas becoming a state in the U.S. is an example ofsovereigntyannexationbecoming a territorysolidarity
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the significance of the Cordova Rebellion?TXNS distrust Natives & Mexicans and want them removedTXNS make peace with Natives & MexicansCherokees were granted land titles to their landKarankawas declared war on TXNS
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat event caused the Cherokee tribe to leave TX?Battle of NechesMier ExpeditionCouncil House FightSanta Fe Expedition
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe "greatest blunder in the history of TX-Indians relations" wasThe Cordova RebellionThe Council House FightThe Santa Fe ExpeditionThe Mier Expedition
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat financial mistake did Lamar make to try and lower the debt?Reserving land and giving them to universitiesPrinting and circulating too many redbacksCosts from all his expeditions during his second presidential termCosts from continued fighting between the TX Rangers & Indians
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of the Santa Fe Expedition?To take land from the U.S.To weaken the Indian tribesTo expand TX west and get new trade opportunitiesTo punish those living in Santa Fe
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Santa Fe Expedition in?TXNS being captured and forced to march to Mexico CityNo new trade opportunitiesNew Mexican anger towards TXNSAll of the above
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWho was the Commodore that was dishonorably discharged for helping MXN rebels?Edwin W. MooreWilliam GoyensJack Coffee HaysJ. Pinckney Henderson
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWho was the African-American that negotiated peace treaties with the Cherokees?Edwin W. MooreWilliam GoyensJack Coffee HaysJ. Pinckney Henderson
- 19. Multiple ChoiceOne of the best known Texas Rangers; a surveyor of the Republic of Texas; Captain of a Texas Ranger company during Lamar and Houston's presidencies?Edwin W. MooreWilliam GoyensJack Coffee HaysJ. Pinckney Henderson
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Mier Expedition end?Those who drew black beans died.Those who drew white beans died.All the men were executed.All the men were send to prison in Veracruz.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWho believed that peace treaties with natives was the best policy?Sam HoustonMirabeau Lamar
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWho rebuilt the TX Navy?Sam HoustonMirabeau Lamar
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhose main goal was the lower the debt?Sam HoustonMirabeau Lamar
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWho wanted TX to become a powerful nation?Sam HoustonMirabeau Lamar
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWho created redbacks to decrease the debt?Sam HoustonMirabeau Lamar
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWho was the voice of the Tejanos and tried to protect Tejano land and rights; was chosen as a commission on the Santa Fe expedition?Chief Duwali BowlesJose Antonio NavarroJack Coffee HaysWilliam Goyens
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWho was ordered to lead the Cherokees out of Texas by Lamar; killed at the Battle of Neches?Chief Duwali BowlesJose Antonio NavarroJack Coffee HaysWilliam Goyens
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe establishment of the Republic of Texas was based on all of the following except...racial freedompolitical freedomcivil freedomreligious freedom
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThe annexation treaty of 1844 said...TX would become a U.S. territoryTX would give up public lands to the U.S.the U.S. would take all of TX's debtAll of the above
- 30. Multiple ChoiceHow was the joint resolution passed?Unanimous vote in the HouseUnanimous vote in the SenateSimple majority in both housesExecutive Order
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhy did European countries want TX to stay an independent nation?To keep trading with TX and not to allow the U.S. to gain more powerTo grow European immigrationTo expand international tradeTo gain a powerful ally
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhen did TX join the Union (U.S.)?December 29, 1845February 19, 1846July 4, 1776February 14, 1844
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat U.S. president signed the joint resolution bringing TX into the Union?James K PolkSam HoustonAbraham LincolnMirabeau Lamar
- 34. Multiple ChoiceCommodore of the Texas Navy who was dishonorably discharged and court-martialed for blockading the Mexican coast.Edwin MooreJose Antonion NavarroWilliam GoyensJack Coffee Hayes
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhy would Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas say, "the Republic is no more?"TX independence was finally recognized by MexicoTX is now a U.S. territorythe Republic of TX has no more debtTX is now a state in the U.S.
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