Unit 6-Republic to Statehood Quiz

What was a major policy of Sam Houston that Mirabeau Lamar opposed (was against)

• The removal of the Native Americans from Texas

• The annexation of Texas by the United States

• Increase military spending

• Recognition of Texas as a Nation by the World

What agency was formed to protect settlers from hostile Native Americans?

• Republic of Texas Navy

• Texas Rangers

• Conquistadors

• Local Police force

What problems did every president of Texas face?

• Problems with American Indians
• Large public debt
• Problems with Mexico
• All answers correct

For how long was Texas its own country?

• 9 years

• 150 years

• 3 years

• 45 years

Who was the 3rd President of Texas?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Stephen F. Austin

What does annexation mean?

• to join

• to owe money

• to sell cows

• to make money

Which president is known as or nicknamed the “Father of Texas Education”? 

• Houston
• Lamar
• Jones
• Austin

Who was the last President of the Republic of Texas?

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

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

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

What was a popular belief in the U.S. during the early 1800's that the country will expand its boundaries to the Pacific Ocean?

• Annexation
• Archives
• Republic
• Manifest Destiny