The Republic of Texas: Leaders, Conflicts, and Cultures

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a 'republic'?

• A country ruled by a king or queen

• An independent country governed by elected leaders

• A nation with no government

• A territory controlled by another country

Open Ended

Why is the concept of sovereignty important when studying the Republic of Texas?

Open Ended

If you were a leader of a new country just starting out, what would be your biggest challenges?

Open Ended

What do you think it would be like to live in a brand-new country?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a president of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Stephen F. Austin

Multiple Select

Sam Houston prioritized establishing peace with Native Americans, creating a strong military, gaining recognition from other countries, and dealing with limited money and resources. Which of these priorities do you think was most important for the survival of the Republic of Texas?

• Establishing peace with Native Americans

• Creating a strong military

• Gaining recognition from other countries

• Dealing with limited money and resources

Open Ended

Why was the Texas Navy important for the Republic of Texas?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main role of the Texas Rangers during the frontier period?

• They enforced laws in cities

• They protected settlers from Native American attacks and outlaws

• They served as politicians

• They built schools and cities

Open Ended

Who was Jack Coffee Hays and why was he considered important in Texas history?

Open Ended

What challenges did Mirabeau B. Lamar face during his presidency, and how did his policies impact Native Americans?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons for the failure of the Santa Fe Expedition?

• The group was well-prepared for desert conditions

• Mexico was much stronger militarily than Texas

• Other countries didn't support Texas's claim to New Mexico

• The journey was extremely easy

Open Ended

Explain how the Council House Fight affected the relationship between Native Americans and Texans.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Córdova Rebellion in Texas?

• Some Mexican citizens living in Texas were unhappy with the new republic

• The Texas government didn't respect Mexican culture and traditions

• Córdova wanted Texas to rejoin Mexico

• Texas wanted to abolish slavery

Open Ended

Explain how William Goyens' accomplishments contributed to bridging cultural divides in Texas during the republic period.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did Mary Maverick and José Antonio Navarro take to help bridge different cultures in Texas?

• Mary Maverick wrote detailed accounts of daily life in early Texas

• José Antonio Navarro signed the Texas Declaration of Independence

• Both worked to protect the rights of Spanish-speaking citizens

• All of the above

Open Ended

Compare the challenges faced by Mexican Texans and Native Americans in the Republic of Texas. How did these challenges affect their communities?

Multiple Choice

Based on the population chart, which racial/ethnic group saw the most significant decrease in population percentage in Texas from 1850 to 2000?

• Non-Hispanic White

• Black

• Hispanic

• Other

Open Ended

How do the concepts of republic, sovereignty, expedition, rebellion, and ethnic relate to the history of the Republic of Texas?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following leaders focused on building a stable government and keeping peace during the Republic of Texas era?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Jack Coffee Hays