The chief purpose of the Texas Rangers during the Republic of Texas was to -

(Hint: they were fighting a certain group)

• police major cities

• negotiate statehood with the United States

• expand borders into New Mexico

• fight American Indian groups

Which individual is described by the information below?

- The first and third president of the Republic of Texas

- U.S. Senator from Texas

- Seventh governor of Texas

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• David G. Burnet

How did the Council House Fight influence the relations of the Texas government and American Indian groups in Texas?

(Hint: the American Indians lost trust)

• Most American Indian groups in Texas voluntarily moved to Oklahoma territory.

• Many American Indian groups encouraged the intervention of Mexico in the Texas frontier.

• Several American Indian groups distrusted and resisted the Texas government.

How did the outcome of the U.S.-Mexico War impact Texas?

(Hint: they were arguing about the border)

• The United States delayed Texas statehood.

• Texas surrendered western lands to Mexico.

• Oil production in East Texas rose significantly.

• The Rio Grande was accepted as the official border.

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

(Hint: he was in charge of distributing land)

• 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.

Many of the expanding cities in Texas during independence and early statehood were primarily-

(Hint: the coast is good for sending and receiving goods)

• forts located in central Texas

• ports located along the Texas coast

• trading depots located in West Texas

• ranching communities in the Teas Panhandle

Which pair of actions by President Mirabeau B. Lamar increased the debt of the Republic of Texas?

(Hint: American Indian groups were upset that their land was being invaded)

• Creating a navy and fighting American Indian groups

• Forming a police force and drafting a large army

• Fighting Mexico and sending an expedition to Louisiana

• Constructing a grand capitol building and creating an army

The writing of the Texas Constitution of 1845 established -

(Hint: Texas was not with the U.S yet)

• a formal separation of Texas from Mexico

• a formal union of Texas with the U.S.

• the form of government for the State of Texas

• the form of government for the Republic of Texas

Which concern led many in the U.S. Congress to resist the annexation of Texas?

(Hint: they didn't like how they were treating certain people)

• Texas was so large

• Texas allowed slavery

• Texas had little to offer

• Texas would be too powerful

Who is the chief officer of the Executive Branch of the State of Texas?

(Hint: they govern Texas)

• Mayor

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

• Governor