Unit 6 Republic of Texas & Early Statehood Test Review

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Which event did NOT happen during the Revolutionary era? Sam Houston is appointed to lead the Texas Army, The beginning of the Mexican War, Stephen F. Austin's letter to Santa Anna, William B. Travis is given command of the Alamo

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The beginning of the Mexican War

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Which group tried to protect settlers from American Indian attacks AFTER the Texas Revolution? Options: United States Army, Army of the Republic, Texas Rangers, Texas Militia

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Texas Rangers

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What problem did the EARLY Republic of Texas face?

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Lack of recognition as a nation by other countries

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Why do we remember Mirabeau Lamar?

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He helped develop the Texas educational system.

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Which of the following is MOST likely the reason Sam Houston won the Texas presidential election of 1836 with 80% of the vote? A lot of Texans knew about his support of Native Americans, Texans didn't trust his opponents, Texans admired his leadership skills, Texans agreed with his support of US Annexation

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Texans admired his leadership skills

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What was Anson Jones the leader of?

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Texas as a Republic

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Which issue concerning Texas worried the President of the United States before annexation? Options: Texan Native American tribes, War with Spain, Issue of slavery, Texas' debt

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Issue of slavery

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Why did Texas want to be annexed by the United States? Options: The US would pay Texas' debt, Texas would remain an independent territory in the US, Texas was at war with Mexico, Texas would be allowed to remain a sovereign nation.

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The US would pay Texas' debt

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How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?

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New borders were established for Texas

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What ended the US-Mexican War?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo