Republic of Texas Test Review

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What was the main reason for the Somervell expedition launched by the Texas militia against Mexican border towns in 1842? Options: To establish a permanent Texas settlement in Mexico, To release Mexican prisoners of war held in Texas, To capture the Mexican city of Mier, To retaliate for Mexico’s raids in Texas

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To retaliate for Mexico’s raids in Texas

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What changes did Sam Houston make to the Texas army?

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Replaced army with the Texas Rangers

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What is one effect of the Council House Fight?

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The Comanche were massacred by Texas troops.

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Why did the US initially oppose the annexation of Texas? Options: Belief in Manifest Destiny, or westward expansion; Texas would enter the US as a free state; Texas would enter the US as a slave state; Belief in pacifism, or avoiding war.

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Texas would enter the US as a slave state.

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Why did the US want to annex Texas?

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Belief in Manifest Destiny, or westward expansion

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Which person was a captain of the Texas Rangers, boosted morale among the Rangers, and developed rigorous training methods for new recruits?

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Jack Coffee Hays

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Which person signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, was in the Texas Congress, and was imprisoned after leading the Santa Fe Expedition?

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José Antonio Navarro

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William Goyens is significant in Texas history because -

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was the first successful African American businessman in Texas.

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Which president of Texas did not support annexation and wanted to kick all Native Americans out of Texas?

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Mirabeau Lamar

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Which president of Texas supported annexation and encouraged trade and peace with Native Americans?

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Sam Houston