People of the Republic of Texas

I was a free African American that worked as a translator and peacemaker with the Indians. Who Am I?

• William Goyens

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Edwin Moore

I am a woman who wrote in a diary (journal) many of the important events during the Republic of Texas years including about the Council House Fight that happened in San Antonio?

• Matilda Lockhart

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Mary Maverick

I pushed for equal rights and freedoms of Tejanos in Texas and supported annexation to the U.S. Who Am I?

• Edwin Moore

• William Goyens

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• Chief Bowles

What Texas group protected Texans against Native American attacks and Mexican attacks?

• Texas Rangers

• Texas Cowboys

• Texas Army

• Texas Militia

Who was the commander of the Texas Navy.?

• Sam Houston

• Chief Bowles

• Jack Coffee Hays

• Edwin Moore

I was a legendary captain of the Texas Rangers, who taught my men to use pistols and fight more effectively on horseback. I got myself out of many tough situations fighting against the Mexicans and the Comanche. Who am I?

• Edwin Moore

• Mary Maverick

• Sam Houston

• John (Jack) "Coffee" Hays

I was a Cherokee leader who arrived in East Texas with my tribe after the "Trail of Tears." I signed a treaty with Sam Houston given us a right to land in Texas, but the Republic Congress refused to ratify the treaty after the war. I died in battle fighting for my tribe's right to land in Texas. Who Am I?

• Chief Bowles

• William Goyens

• Jack "Coffee" Hays

• Mirabeau Lamar

What group was formed to defend Texas from Mexico. They protected the Texas coast and gathered information to create accurate maps.

• Texas Navy

• Texas Army

• Texas Police

• Texas Sheriffs

Who was the 1st elected President of the Republic of Texas?

• David G. Burnett
• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau B. Lamar
• Anson Jones

Who was the 2nd elected President of the Republic of Texas?

• David G. Burnett
• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau B. Lamar
• Anson Jones