Republic of Texas Review

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What year did Texas win its independence?

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1836

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Which major battle was Chief Bowles killed in? Options: Battle of the Alamo, Goliad Massacre, Battle of New Orleans, Battle of the Neches

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Battle of the Neches

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Which president of Texas is considered the "Father of Education" for his work establishing lands for public schools?

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Lamar

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Which President increased taxes, cut government spending and got rid of the army?

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Houston

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What problems did every president of Texas face? Options: Problems with American Indians, Large public debt, Problems with Mexico, All answers correct

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All answers correct

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Why is Mirabeau B. Lamar known as the “Father of Texas Education”?

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He persuaded Congress to set aside acreage for public schools in each county.

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What was established to protect Texans from Indian & Mexican attacks? John 'Jack' Coffee Hays was a leader among them.

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Texas Rangers

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Who was a Cherokee Chief that was killed when Lamar ordered all Cherokee out of Texas?

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Chief Bowles

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What was a popular belief in the U.S. during the early 1800's that the country will expand its boundaries to the Pacific Ocean?

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Manifest Destiny

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What was the significance of 1845?

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Annexation of Texas