A major focus of Houston's administration in the newly formed Republic of Texas was---

paying debts from fighting the revolution

Mirabeau Lamar is remembered for all of the following EXCEPT—favoring westward expansion, relocating the capital of Austin, developing the educational system?

serving as the Republic's first president

Why is 1845 significant in Texas history?

Texas was annexed by the United States.

Which of the following events occurred AFTER voters in Texas approved the state's new constitution and annexation ordinance? The United States Congress admitted Texas into the Union as the 28th state. The Texas Legislature voted to remain an independent republic. The United States officially recognized the Republic of Texas as an independent country. Great Britain started a war to have Texas remain an independent nation.

The United States Congress admitted Texas into the Union as the 28th state.

Why did many Americans not want to annex Texas?

It will provoke a war with Mexico

What was the primary purpose of cattle drives in the 19th century?

To transport cattle to railheads for shipment to the East

What was a major challenge faced by cowboys during cattle drives?

They faced harsh weather conditions and the threat of cattle theft.

How did the introduction of barbed wire transform the agricultural landscape in the late 19th century?

By enabling farmers and ranchers to enclose land and manage livestock.

What was one of the consequences of the cattle bust for ranchers?

Many ranchers went out of business

What does "Cotton boom" refer to in the context of this material?

A period of limited supply of cotton which meant more money

What did the Transcontinental Railroad connect?

East and West of the United States by rail

One way that Governor James Hogg worked to protect Texans from unfair business practice was by —

supporting the creation of the Texas Railroad Commission

The range wars of the late 1800s in Texas were caused by — ranchers fencing land with barbed wire, immigrants moving onto lands in West Texas, railroad companies building on American Indian lands, sharecroppers claiming public lands

ranchers fencing land with barbed wire

Which statement best describes how climate affected economic development in West Texas? Options: The region is too dry to support farming so ranching became more prominent., Hurricanes damaged farms and railroads built in the area so few businesses located there., Constant threats of large thunderstorms make it difficult to farm in this area., The humid conditions made the region perfect for establishing cotton farms.

The region is too dry to support farming so ranching became more prominent.

The introduction of windmills allowed farmers and ranchers in West Texas to —

irrigate crops without having access to a river

The introduction of windmills allowed farmers and ranchers in West Texas to —

irrigate crops without having access to a river

How did the Constitution of 1876 expand voting rights in Texas after the Civil War?

All men, regardless of race, were allowed to vote.

How did the issues of states' rights contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War?

Seceding states believed the federal government should not intervene in states decisions.

Which conclusion is best supported by information in the timeline? Options: Technological innovation helped to expand the oil industry in Texas, The mass production of automobiles led to the discovery of oil in Texas, oil was first discovered in Texas using new innovations like a rotary drill bit, Wealthy oilmen used their profits to invent new types of oil drilling equipment.

Technological innovation helped to expand the oil industry in Texas

How did rapid industrial expansion change the distribution of population within Texas during the early 20th century?

The population of cities expanded rapidly.

How did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 alter the economic development of Texas?

Major industries in Galveston moved inland to Houston

What was the purpose of the 1903 construction Project?

To protect from flooding by hurricanes

CA 2 Texas History MISD Flashcards

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1.

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Who was removed from Texas Governor before the Texas Ordinance of Secession?

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Sam Houston

2.

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What Year was Texas Annexed and adopted a new constitution?

Back

1845

3.

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Who was the Confederate general at the battle of Galveston?

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John Macgruder

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How many branches of government does the Texas and U.S. government have?

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3

5.

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States rights states that

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Federal government should not interfere with states powers

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The legislative branch

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makes laws

7.

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The executive branch

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enforces laws

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