Unit 3 Texas Revolution and Republic

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —

• block Mexicans from settling in Texas
• end the trade between Texas and Mexico
• prevent Texas from declaring independence
• stop immigration from the United States to Texas

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

• He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.
• He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
• He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.
• He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.

Which event completes the timeline?

• Council House Fight
• Annexation of Texas
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?

• Lorenzo de Zavala
• James Fannin
• Sam Houston
• William Travis

A major focus of Houston’s administration in the newly formed Republic of Texas was—

• writing a constitution for Texas.
• planning annexation by the United States.
• paying debts from fighting the revolution.
• resettling Texans away from the border with Mexico.

What was Governor Mirabeau Lamar's policy toward the Native Texans?

• He sought to negotiate treaties with them.
• He felt that they should be pushed off the land.
• He opposed the policy of placing them on reservations.
• He wanted to help preserve their culture.

Why is Mirabeau B. Lamar known as the “Father of Texas Education”?

• He persuaded Congress to set aside acreage for public schools in each county.
• Because he was a college professor.
• He forced all Texas residents to pay a school tax for each child in the family.
• His father was the president of Harvard.

As president of Texas, why did Sam Houston want to downsize the military and the government?

• He knew Texas was not going to be attacked by any enemies.
• Most of the people in the government did not like Sam Houston.
• He wanted to reduce the public debt.
• Because Lamar wanted to reduce the size of Texas.

How were men chosen for execution in the Mier Expedition?

• They were all executed.
• Only officers were executed.
• Those who carried loaded weapons were executed.
• They drew beans out of a mug and those with black beans were executed.

Which of the following best describe Sam Houston's policies during his first term as President of Texas?

• He tried to keep spending under control and reduce the public debt.
• He did his best to reduce conflicts with Mexico and Native Americans.
• He pushed for the annexation of Texas to the United States.
• All of the above