Republic of Texas Review

Which one of the four Republic of Texas presidents most favored education?

• Houston
• Lamar
• Johnson
• Austin

How did Houston attempt to solve the conflicts with Native Americans?

• by going to war with them
• by signing peace agreements with them
• by raiding their teepees
• by getting soldiers from US to fight for the Texans

Under which president did Austin become the capital of Texas? 

• Houston
• Lamar
• Jackson          
• Burnet

Why did Houston cut government spending in his second term?

• to lower government debt
• to convince the United States to grant statehood
• to have money to pay for the Navy
• to reduce funds available for private schools

What did the lottery in the Black Bean Episode determine?

• Whether or not Texans would attack Mexico
• Who would get to name the capital of the Republic
• Which parcels of land in Texas would be given away
• Which Texans would be executed by Santa Anna’s troops

Who was the 2nd elected President of the Republic of Texas?

• David G. Burnett
• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau B. Lamar
• Anson Jones

Who was the last President of the Republic of Texas?

• David G. Burnett
• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau B. Lamar
• Anson Jones

This effort to enforce the Rio Grande as the border between Texas & Mexico & establish trade with settlements was a failure that resulted in prison time for many Texas soldiers.

• Council House Fight
• Santa Fe Expedition
• Cordova Rebellion
• Mier Expedition

What was established to protect Texans from Indian & Mexican attacks? John 'Jack' Coffee Hays was a leader among them.

• Texas Navy
• Texas Army
• Texas Rangers
• Santa Fe Expedition Leader

What President of the Republic of Texas was in office when Texas was annexed into the U.S.?

• David G. Burnett
• Mirabeau B. Lamar
• Anson Jones
• Sam Houston