Republic of Texas Vocabulary and Individuals Lesson

Multiple Choice

What does the term 'annexation' mean in the context of the Republic of Texas?

• The act of separating one country from another

• The act of adding one country or territory to another, usually by agreement or force

• The act of creating a new country

• The act of dividing a country into smaller regions

Multiple Choice

Which term describes a person who wanted to end slavery in the United States?

• Abolitionist

• Compromiser

• Republican

• Debtor

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Money owed or loans are synonyms for​

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a compromise?

• An agreement where both sides give up something to solve a problem

• A form of government led by elected officials

• Protection from danger or threats

• Money owed to others

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Match the following

• annexation

• abolitionist

• debt

• compromise

• republic

the act of adding territory

someone who supports the ending of slavery

money owed

a settlement of differences

representative government

• the act of adding territory

• someone who supports the ending of slavery

• money owed

• a settlement of differences

• representative government

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is protection from danger or threats.

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Security

Freedom

Chaos

Vulnerability

Multiple Choice

Why was Sam Houston an important figure in the history of Texas?

• Sam Houston was known for his role in the American Civil War and not in Texas history.
• Sam Houston was a famous cattle rancher who expanded the Texas economy significantly.
• Sam Houston was primarily a military leader in the War of 1812, unrelated to Texas.
• Sam Houston was an important figure in Texas history for leading the fight for independence from Mexico and becoming the first president of Texas.

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was known for finalizing the annexation of Texas.

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Match the following

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

First President of the Republic of Texas

Second President of the Republic of Texas

Last President of the Republic of Texas

• First President of the Republic of Texas

• Second President of the Republic of Texas

• Last President of the Republic of Texas

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Jose Antonio Navarro was a​

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statesman who worked in​

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Tejano

Texas Congress

Mexican, California Assembly

Spanish, New Mexico Senate

American, Arizona Legislature

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William Goyens was known for being a(n)​

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and a(n)​

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during the Republic of Texas.

Multiple Choice

Mary Maverick was known for..

• her involvement in the oil industry and business ventures.
• her diaries documenting early San Antonio.

• her artistic contributions to modern Texas culture.
• her role in the Texas Revolution and military strategies.

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Match the following

• Mary Maverick

• William Goyens

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

Texas diary author and primary source

Free African American businessman

Tejano leader and Congressman

First President of the Republic of Texas

Second President of the Republic of Texas

• Texas diary author and primary source

• Free African American businessman

• Tejano leader and Congressman

• First President of the Republic of Texas

• Second President of the Republic of Texas