Annexation of Texas & More

The U.S. resolution in 1845 required Texas to do which of the following?

• fight against the British

• turn over its forts

• stop drilling for oil

• raise the Mexican flag

Which of the following is one reason Texans wanted annexation to the United States?

• To limit the influence of France

• To gain protection from Mexico

• To build cattle trails through the Midwest

• To bring public education to the Southwest

People in the Republic of Texas volunteered to help defend the land. What were these people called?

• Go-Aheads

• Pirates of the Gulf

• Pirates of the Gulf

• Texas Rangers

Which of the following was a problem that the Republic of Texas faced in 1836?

• Mexico refused to recognize an independent Texas.

• People stopped moving to the Republic of Texas.

• The United States took land in the Republic of Texas.

• The United States supported Mexican control of Texas.

When Texas won freedom from Mexico, Mexico did not —

• allow other countries to trade with Texas

• repay money they owed to Texas leaders

• stop settlers from moving to Texas

• recognize the independence of Texas

Which of the following was a major problem for the Republic of Texas?

• Oil wells began to dry up.

• Pirates captured ships in the gulf.

• Settlers fought with American Indians.

• People left Texas to mine gold in California.

I was a member of the U.S. Congress before I came to Texas. I led the troops to success at San Jacinto. I was President of the Republic of Texas. A major Texas city is named for me. Who am I?

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

Why was Anson Jones important to the debate over Texas statehood?

• He helped to write the Texas state constitution.

• He was the first governor of the state of Texas.

• He worked to keep Texas an independent nation.

• He was the last president of the Republic of Texas.

Who served as Commander of the Texas Army during the Texas Revolution, President of the Republic of Texas, and Governor of the state of Texas?

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

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

• He set aside land for public schools.

• He wrote the first standards for public education.

• He purchased the first set of textbooks for public education.

• He created a college that trained teachers for public schools.