Texas History Flashcard

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Which of the following was the immediate result of the Council House Fight? The Comanche were forced to abandon their homeland. The Comanche agreed to peace terms with the Republic. The Comanche were massacred by Texas troops. The Comanche joined forces with Mexican troops to attack Texas.

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The Comanche were massacred by Texas troops.

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Why was the United States initially opposed to annexing Texas?

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The United States was concerned about the admission of a slave state.

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Which factor most contributed to the United States’ decision to annex Texas?

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The desire of the United States to expand its territory.

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Many events in Texas history have been preserved because of the daily writings of -

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Mary Maverick

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Which event caused the Republic’s debt to soar and its tension with Mexico to grow? Options: Council House Fight, Córdova Rebellion, Santa Fe Expedition, Manifest Destiny

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Santa Fe Expedition

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the Republic of Texas era? Texas won independence from Mexico. Texas became its own country. Texas seceded from the United States. Texas paid off all its debts to Mexico.

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Texas became its own country.

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When President Houston took office, he dismissed the Texas army and replaced it with the -

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Texas Rangers

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Which location on the map became the new capital of Texas during Lamar’s presidency?

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Which significant individual correctly replaces the question mark for this list? A list with the following points: - Appointed a captain of the Texas Rangers - Helped boost morale among officers - Developed rigorous training for new recruits

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Jack Coffee Hays

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Which event best replaces the question mark in the diagram? Options: Texans fought the Comanche for refusing to turn over Anglo captives. Texans attempted to gain control of a major trade route owned by Mexico. Texans launched a military campaign against major U.S. cities and were imprisoned. Texans attacked the Mexican town of Mier and were captured.

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Texans attacked the Mexican town of Mier and were captured.