4th 6 Weeks Quizziz

The fact that many settlers moved to Texas from the U.S. to escape debt influenced the passage of which piece of legislation by Congress in the Republic of Texas?

• The Compromise of 1850

• The Constitution of 1836

• The Homestead Law

• The Treaty of Velasco

Why is the year 1845 significant in Texas History?

• Texas seceded from the United States.

• Mexico achieved its independence from Spain.

• Texas declared its independence from Mexico.

• Texas was annexed by the United States.

"I experience no difficulty in deciding a proper policy to be pursued against the Indians. It is to push a vigorous war against them ... without mercy." Which politician made this statement?

What year was did Texas annex to the United States?

• 1861

• 1845

• 1836

• 1865

*In 1819-1820, he brought the Cherokee Indians to East

Texas.

*In 1836, Sam Houston signed a treaty allowing hs

people to remain in East Texas, but the treaty was

rejected by the Texas Senate.

*In 1839, his people were attacked for refusing to move

from their homes to Indian Territory in the North.

*In July 1839, he was killed at the Battle of the Neches.

• Chief Philip Bowles

• William Goyens

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

What important issue did the Republic of Texas struggle with during Anson Jones' time as president?

• Economic competition with Mexico

• Paper currency losing value

• Annexation by the U.S.

• Convincing settlers to move to Texas

*Cut the size of the Republic of TX government because of debt left over from the Revolution

*Believed Native Americans and White settlers could live together peacefully

*Sent soldiers to East Texas to stop the Regulator-Moderator War

• David G. Burnet

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

Why was foreign recognition of Texas' independence important to the government of the Republic of Texas?

• They hoped that if other nations recognized Texas' independence, then Mexico would, too.

• They wanted to be annexed by the United States.

• They wanted forgiveness for the debts and loans left over from the Revolution.

• They wanted to attract settlers from other countries to buy land and build homes in Texas.

From which European country did most Texas settlers arrive from?

• France

• Sweden

• Mexico

• Germany

Which of the following is an example of conflict between Texas and Mexico during the Republic of Texas Era?

• The Battle of the Neches

• The Mier Expedition

• The Regulator-Moderator War

• The Council House Figh