Early Republic

Which of these describes the Republic of Texas era?

• Texas had to create its own government.

• Mexico won its independence from Spain

• Texas had to fight Mexico for its independence

• The Caddo begin farming the land in Southeast Texas.

In what year did the United States annex Texas? Hint: Look at the timeline....

• 1519

• 1836

• 1821

• 1845

What was the main job of the Texas Rangers?

• win the world championship title

• deliver military communication during the revolution

• defend Texas settlers from attacks by Mexico or Comanches

• help build railroad lines

Which president wanted peace with the Indians?

• Houston

• Jones

• Lamar

• Burnett

Which president thought Indians were an inferior group of people?

• Houston

• Jones

• Lamar

• Burnett

Why was Texas over $1 million in debt?

• Texas soldiers were sent to fight in the Civil War

• Texas had to rebuild after Hurricane Harvey

• Houston opened several Indian reservations

• Texas had to borrow money from the US to fight against Mexico

Where did Mexico say the border should be with Texas?

• Nueces River

• Sabine River

• Rio Grande

• Red River

What caused the increase in the number of slaves owned in Texas?

• Anglo Americans brought African slaves to work on cotton plantations.

• Prisoners were forced to build roads through Comanche territory.

• Poor Irish immigrants came due to the potato famine.

• Tejanos were forced to take jobs working on cattle ranches.

Why did other countries refuse to enter into a trade negotiation with Texas?

• Mexico kept attacking Texas and refused to recognize its independence.

• Texas was fighting with the Union over slavery

• Texas cotton was of poor quality

• The port of Houston was closed because of the government shutdown

Which Texas president wanted to join, or be annexed into, the United States?

• Houston

• Jones

• Lamar

• Burnett