Texas History Pre- Ap

Who was the first president of The Republic of Texas

• Stephen f. Austin

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

What was the type of government in Texas in 1836-1845

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Confederation

What were they calling the new Texas country

• New Texas

• The Republic of Texas

• Texas

• Houston

What was the constitution of 1836

• No immigration, becoming Mexican citizens, Become catholic, and paying taxes

• A set of rules citizens had to follow in the Republic of Texas

• No slavery

• No Mexican citizens in Texas

Who won the battle of the Alamo?

• Mexico
• Texas
• France

Who let Mexico's troops at the Alamo?

• Stephen F. Austin
• William B. Travis
• Santa Anna

What were they fighting about at the Alamo?

• The people wanted to be able to vote.
• They all wanted more crops.
• Texas wanted independence from Mexico.

What is Texas' nickname?

• The Big State
• Don't Mess with Texas
• The Lone Star State

What was the name of the battle when Texas won their independence?

• The Battle of the Alamo
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Battle of Gettysburg

What is Texas' state flower?

• Violet
• Rose
• Bluebonnet