Republic of Texas

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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 event resulted from the Comanche refusing to give up all their Texas hostages and instead bringing just one injured girl?

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Council House Fight

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Which man helped fight for Texas independence and later fought for Tejano rights in Texas?

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Jose Antonio Navarro

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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 uprising in Nacogdoches was a failed attempt to bring Texas back under Mexican control? Options: Battle of Neches, Council House Fight, Archive Wars, Cordova Rebellion

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Cordova Rebellion

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Which President of the Republic of Texas increased the size of the army and created a navy?

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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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As president of Texas, why did Sam Houston want to downsize the military and the government?

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He wanted to reduce the public debt.