The Republic of Texas and it's Annezation

What is defined as when a country/territory joins with another?

• Tejano

• Annexation

• Bankrupt

• Expedition

What is defined as a person from Texas who has Hispanic heritage?

• Tejano

• Bankrupt

• Expedition

• Annexation

What is defined as being unable to pay your debts?

• Tejano

• Bankrupt

• Annexation

• Expedition

What is defined as a journey taken for a specific purpose?

• Annexation

• Expedition

• Tejano

• Bankrupt

A defining characteristic of the Republic Era was:

• A permanent peace treaty with the Cherokee nation in 1840

• Mexico surrendering claims to the Santa Fe territory in 1841

• Expansion of religious freedom under the 1836 Constitution

• William Goyens, first African-American in the Texas Congress

What did Texans want to happen after gaining independence?

• To remain and independent nation

• To begin a trade relationship with Mexico

• To rejoin Mexico

• To be quickly annexed by the U.S.

Why did the U.S. originally refuse to annex Texas?

• Texas did not want to be part of the U.S.

• Texas' constitution denied congress the power to free slaves

• Texas wanted to abolish slavery

• Texas had ties to Great Britain

Who was the first president of Texas?

• Lamar

• Jones

• Houston

• Austin

Who worked with the Cherokees and Hispanics in Texas to attempt to return Texas back to Mexico?

• Vincente Cordova

• John "Jack" coffee Hays

• Chief Bowls

• Mary Maverick

Who lead the Texas Rangers in protecting settlers in West Texas?

• Mary Maverick

• Chief Bowls

• John"Jack" coffee Hays

• Vincente Cordova