The Republic of Texas

Front

The Republic of Texas legislature was split on the issue of annexation. Why did some legislators oppose annexation?

Back

They wanted to keep their own government.

Front

Which issue caused the United States Congress the most concern when considering annexing Texas?

Back

Slavery in Texas

Front

Texas was admitted into the United States as which state?

Back

28th

Front

What is the name of the event that occurred after Texas and Comanche leaders had an unsuccessful meeting to exchange hostages?

Back

The Council House fight

Front

Which president of the Republic of Texas ended his term in $7 million of debt?

Back

Mirabeau Lamar

Front

Approximately how many years was the Republic of Texas an independent country? Options: 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years

Back

10 years

Front

Who was the leader of the Texas Rangers during the Battle of Plum Creek?

Back

Jack Coffee Hays

Front

Which name below is that of a free African American that fought and was wounded during the Texas Revolution and was allowed to stay in the Republic of Texas? Options: James Hewetson, Henri Castro, Greenbury Logan, Prince Carl

Back

Greenbury Logan

Front

In what year did Texas officially get admitted as a state of the United States?

Back

1846

Front

Which European country was the first to recognize the Republic of Texas as an independent country?

Back

France