SJH TXH UA6 Republic of Texas and Early Statehood

Who was the last President of the Republic of Texas?

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

Under whose administration did Texas Annexation happen?

• Davy Crockett

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin formed this group to protect the Texas frontier from Mexico and Native Americans -

• Texas soldier

• Texas Ranger

• Mexican soldier

• Tejano Ranger

Which of the following was an issue that delayed Texas being annexed (added) by the U.S.?

• Texas had slaves

• Texas was part of Mexico

• Texas was a wealthy country

• Texas was recognized as an independent country

Which of the following was another reason the U.S. delayed the annexation of Texas?

• The U.S. did not want to anger Mexico

• The U.S. thought Texas had too much land

• The U.S. thought Texas had too big an army

• Texas was rich in natural resources

Which of the following was a domestic issue the Republic of Texas faced?

• small debt

• the Texas Rangers didn't listen

• large debt

• Lamar didn't care about Texan's education

Which of the following was a foreign relations issue that the Republic of Texas faced?

• Mexico refused to recognize Texas independence

• Mexico didn't want to take Texas back

• The U.S. wanted a war with Mexico in Texas

• The Native Americans wanted peace with Texas

Which Republic of Texas President was known as the "Father of Texas Public Education"?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Kendrick Lamar

• Lamar Jackson

Which Republic of Texas President wanted all of the American Indians removed from Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

• George Washington

All of the following describe President Sam Houston EXCEPT -

• He supported annexation

• He made Houston the capital

• He wanted the Indians removed from Texas

• He improved relations with the Cherokee