Republic of Texas Notes

Republic of Texas Notes

Multiple Choice

Following the Battle of San Jacinto, Santa Anna was captured; he admitted defeat and signed the - 

• Treaty of Velasco
• Laws of April 6, 1830
• Texas Declaration of Independence
• an autographed selfie

Multiple Choice

Which president of Texas wanted to make peace with Native Americans and Mexico?

• Lamar

• Houston

Multiple Choice

Which president of Texas wanted to save money by doing things like raising taxes and getting rid of Texas' navy?

• Lamar

• Houston

Multiple Choice

______________ was elected as the second president to serve in the Republic of Texas.

• Stephen F. Austin
• John Allen
• Mirabeau B. Lamar
• Dr. Anson Jones

Multiple Choice

Later, in 1839, the Texas Congress approved _______________ as the permanent site for the capital of the Republic of Texas.

• Austin 
• Columbia
• Houston
• Nacogdoches

Multiple Choice

Which president of Texas set aside money and land for a public education system?

• Lamar

• Houston

Multiple Choice

The paper money issued during the Lamar presidency to help resolve the Republic's large debt was known as _____.

• redbacks
• pound notes
• star money
• greenbacks