TX History 4.7-4.8

Which of the following best represents President Houston's attitude regarding the state's debt in the early days of the Republic of Texas?

• "I need to locate new sources of income."

• "I can easily get a loan from the United States"

• "Texas has plenty of gold and silver to back paper money"

• "The public has confidence in the government right now"

“The Texas Navy started with four ships, which sustained damage during the Texas Revolution. President Houston chose not to repaired or replaced them, in part to save money. Under President Lamar, Congress purchased a ship and ordered seven more warships. President Lamar also reversed Houston’s policies toward the army.”Based on this information, which statement is most likely correct?

• Houston usually sought war over making peace.

• The Texas military benefited from Lamar’s term in office.

• The size of the Texas navy increased under Houston.

• Lamar focused mainly on the economy during his term.

The Santa Fe Expedition reflected President Lamar’s underlying belief in which philosophy?

• neutrality

• isolationism

• free trade

• manifest destiny

How would the proposed U.S. annexation of Texas affect the balance between free and slave states?

• The annexation of Texas would tip the Congressional balance against slave states.

• The annexation of Texas would tip the Congressional balance in favor of slave states.

• The annexation of Texas would have no affect on the balance of power in Congress regarding slave states.

What viewpoint on Texas annexation does this cartoon support?

• The cartoon is showing that Texas will not be annexed because of some political opposition.

• The cartoon is showing that Texas will be annexed in spite of some political opposition.

• The cartoon is showing that Texas will be annexed and there is no opposition.

Which concern about Texas joining the Union was the most significant in the debate that took place within the United States in the 1840s?

• The Texas economy would slow down the economy of the United States as a whole.

• Texas would not have enough representation in the U.S. Congress.

• Slave states would have greater political power in the United States.

• The political power of northern states would increase in the United States.

The Texas Congress approved annexation to the United States on which date?

• October 9, 1835

• July 4, 1845

• April 21, 1836

• March 6, 1836

Why were many of the early citizens of Texans concerned about their freedom of worship?

• Mexican law had required Texans to accept all faiths.

• Mexican law had required Texans to be Catholic.

• Texas had always had an established church.

• Texas had never allowed freedom of worship.

Which country was Texas a part of during the 18th century?

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

• United States

Based on the geographic characteristics for the Gulf Coastal Plains, what CONCLUSIONS can be drawn about the Karankawas?

• suffered water shortrages due to lack of rainfall

• lived in a high elevation area

• followed the buffalo as they searched for grass

• lived in a low elevation area