Republic of Texas

Many Texans fled during the Runaway Scrape because they _________________.

• struggled to farm lands around Gonzales.

• desired to join the army of Sam Houston.

• feared harsh treatment from Santa Anna.

• wanted slavery despite the Mexican ban.

How did William B. Travis and James Bowie act similarly to contribute to the independence of Texas?

• Both served as leaders of the Alamo during the attack by Santa Anna.

• Both authored major portions of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• Both gained support from American Indian groups for fighting Mexican forces.

• Both commanded regiments with General Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto.

One contribution of Suzanna Dickinson during the Texas Revolution was____________.

• telling the story of the Alamo siege.

• providing uniforms to Texas soldiers.

• negotiating with France for firearms.

• establishing an archive of Texas records.

Which of these statements could have been made by Mirabeau Lamar?

• I believe we need to pay down the debt from the war so other nations will respect us.

• I believe Texas is big enough for all people, Native and Americans, to live peacefully.

• Education is very important for the success of Texas.

• Sam Houston and I are very much alike and I support him.

One purpose for writing the Texas Declaration of Independence was to __________________.

• encourage a naval blockade by France.

• invite foreign powers to invade Mexico.

• buy military equipment from Great Britain.

• gain support from people in the United States.

In March each year, Texans celebrate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence to remember when Texan colonists declared independence from which country?

• Great Britain

• Mexico

• Spain

• United States

* 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 the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836.
* A major Texas city is named for me.

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

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

• He was principal of Alvarado Intermediate School.

• He set aside land for public schools.

• He taught 4th grade Social Studies.

• He was the author of the first textbooks.

The chief purpose of the Texas Rangers during the Republic of Texas was to _____________________.

• beat the Yankees in game 7 of the world series.

• fight American Indian groups.

• expand borders into New Mexico.

• negotiate statehood with the United States.

If someone wants to live in a mild climate. In which region of Texas should they live?

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Gulf Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Answer explanation

There may be more than one.