Unit #6 Republic of Texas Exam Review (2024-25)

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At the Council House Fight, a meeting between Texan delegates and Comanche chiefs turned violent, resulting in what effect?

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The Comanche inside the Council House were massacred by Texan troops

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Why did the U.S. NOT want to annex Texas when the initial request was made? Options: Admitting a slave state would upset the balance of slave & free states, Admitting a free state would upset the balance of slave & free states, The U.S. wanted to start a war with Mexico, The U.S. wanted to stay at 26 states because they thought that was a nice, even number

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Admitting a slave state would upset the balance of slave & free states

Front

Lamar moved the capital of Texas to what city along the Colorado River?

Back

Austin

Front

Which of the following correctly labels the four cities on this map: A - Austin, B - San Antonio, C - Houston, D - Dallas; A - San Antonio, B - Austin, C - Dallas, D - Houston; A - Houston, B - Austin, C - Dallas, D - San Antonio; A - Houston, B - San Antonio, C - Dallas, D - Austin?

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A - San Antonio, B - Austin, C - Dallas, D - Houston

Front

What was the BIGGEST reason that the U.S. ultimately decided to annex Texas?

Back

They had a strong desire to expand their territory

Front

Who was the famous captain of the Texas Rangers that showed great leadership and developed rigorous training programs for new recruits?

Back

Jack "Coffee" Hays

Front

European immigrants most affected Texas by ___________.

Back

Bringing their ideas, languages, foods, and celebrations with them

Front

What event saw Tejanos and Natives revolt against the Republic of Texas government when Anglo settlers questioned the validity of their land grants?

Back

Cordova Rebellion

Front

Why is Mary Maverick important to Texas history?

Back

She preserved details about historical events through her writings.

Front

Which event resulted in Texan prisoners drawing beans from a bag to determine who would be executed and who would be spared?

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Texans attacked the town of Mier and were taken prisoner.