Revolution/ Republic

When was Texas annexed into the United States?

• October 5, 1519

• September 16, 1821

• March 6, 1836

• December 29, 1845

Who was the commander in Goliad who failed to follow orders from Sam Houston and was executed along with his men by the Mexican army?

• David Crockett

• James Fannin

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

What was done at the Convention of 1836?

• Signed the Texas Declaration of Independence and established an ad interim government

• They wrote a letter of intent against the Mexican government

• Signed a petition to get rid of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Made a list of concerns and why they want the Mexican government to address it

Which Texas president sought to get us out of debt and wanted peace with the Native Americans?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

Which Texas president sought to expand Texas and its army, Texas Rangers got recognition for patrolling the frontier, and disliked Native Americans?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

Who was president of Texas when it was annexed into the United States in 1845?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

Who was the captain of the Texas Rangers?

• Edwin W. Moore

• Jack Coffee Hays

• James Bowie

• Chief Bowles

Who was the leader of a Cherokee village who was killed in the last battle between the Cherokee and the Texas Cavalry?

• Anson Jones

• Edwin W. Moore

• Jack Coffee Hays

• Chief Bowles

He served as both a negotiator and translator between the Republic of Texas and the Native Americans (Was an African American):

• Jack Coffee Hays

• William Goyens

• Mary Maverick

• Chief Bowles

She was an eyewitness during the Council House Fight.

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• Chief Bowles

• Mary Maverick

• Jack Coffee Hays