Ch. 13 Republic of Texas

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Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). In the first election after independence, in 1836, Texas voters chose the republic’s first leaders but did not approve the Texas Constitution.

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False

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Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). In the election of 1836, Texans voted for joining the United States.

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True

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Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F): To curb raids by Native Americans, Sam Houston increased patrols by the Texas Rangers and sent Charles Sims to have peace talks with Native American groups.

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True

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Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). Vicente Córdova led a successful rebellion against the new Republic of Texas with the help of Tejanos, Native Americans, and the Mexican government.

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False

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Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). Great Britain immediately recognized the Republic of Texas’s independence.

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False

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What city did the new Texas Congress choose as its capital?

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Houston

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What was one reason for the republic’s money problems?

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The government had borrowed $1.25 million to pay for the revolution.

Front

What was the main issue between Mexico and the Republic of Texas?

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Mexico did not recognize the independence of Texas.

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Which group was most likely to support the Republic of Texas? Options: Mexicans, Tejanos, Anglo Americans, Native Americans

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Anglo Americans

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Why did Great Britain sign a trade agreement with the Republic of Texas? Options: Texas promised that the trade agreement would not offend Mexico. The British were offered the opportunity to buy as much Texas cotton as they needed and to sell British manufactured goods in Texas. Texas promised U.S. recognition if Great Britain signed the agreement. The British hoped to offend Mexico.

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The British were offered the opportunity to buy as much Texas cotton as they needed and to sell British manufactured goods in Texas.