Republic of Texas

When was the Republic of Texas created?

• February 3, 1845

• March 2, 1836

• March 4, 1873

• July 4, 1776

What was the purpose of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas?

• Pay Mexico and Annex Texas to the United States

• Sell Public Lands and Rejoin Mexico

• Establish borders for Texas and Annex Texas to California

• Establish Texas Independence and Organize a New Government

This person was commander of the Army during the Revolution and the first President of the Republic of Texas:

• Jim Bowie

• Sam Houston

• Davey Crockett

• James Plk

This President wanted to drive out the native Americans:

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Stephen F. Austin

How many capitals did the Republic of Texas have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 8

This President opposed annexation to the United States:

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• James Polk

• Mirabeau Lamar

What was the name of the first capital of the Republic of Texas?

• Washington on the Brazos

• Austin

• Galveston

• San Antonio

The __________ were formed as a special police force for Texas.

• The Texas FBI

• The Texas Rangers

• The Native Police

• The Lone Star Police

The first flag of Texas looked the same as our current flag.

• True

• False

The Republic of Texas had many early challenges including:

• attacks from pirates

• high debt from the revolution

• no land for settlers

• no established borders