Republic of Texas Notes-Faiola Day 2

Multiple Choice

Why is Mirabeau B. Lamar considered an important figure in the history of Texas?

• He was the first President of Texas

• He was the 2nd President of the Republic of Texas

• He discovered oil in Texas

• He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence

Multiple Choice

What was one major consequence of Lamar's Indian policies, specifically during the Cherokee War?

• The Cherokee gained more land

• Chief Bowles was killed

• Sam Houston became president

• The capital was moved to Austin

Multiple Choice

How did Lamar's financial policy impact the value of Texas currency?

• It increased the value to 100% of face value

• It stabilized the currency

• Redbacks lost significant value

• It made Texas the richest state

Multiple Select

Which of the following were outcomes of the Council House Fight?

• Comanches released all captives

• 7 Texans and 35 Comanches were killed

• Matilda Lockhart's condition influenced the Rangers

• The fight led to peace between Texans and Comanches

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason for the Archives War, and what was the outcome?

• Houston wanted to move the capital to Houston, but citizens resisted and the records stayed in Austin.

• Mexico invaded Texas and took the archives.

• The archives were destroyed in a fire.

• Austin wanted to move the capital to Mexico.

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of drawing black and white beans among the prisoners of the Mier Expedition?

• To decide who would be executed.

• To choose leaders for the next expedition.

• To select who would return to Texas.

• To determine who would guard the prisoners.

Multiple Choice

How did James K. Polk's election as president in 1844 influence the annexation of Texas?

• He opposed annexation and delayed the process.

• He supported annexation, helping Texas join the U.S.

• He ignored the issue entirely.

• He campaigned for Texas to remain independent.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events occurred on December 29, 1845?

• Texas declared independence from Mexico.

• Texas became the 28th state in the United States.

• The Republic of Texas was dissolved.

• James K. Polk was elected president.

Hotspot

Which area was annexed in 1845?