2021-2022 Midterm Exam Review

Which event did NOT take place during the Texas Revolution?

• The Mexican American War

• Sam Houston is elected as leader of the Texas Army

• Stephen F. Austin wrote a letter to Santa Anna

• William B. travis is given command of the Alamo

Which group was created to protect Texas settlers from Native Americans AFTER the Texas Revolution?

• Texas Militia

• Army of the Republic

• United States Army

• Texas Rangers

What problem did the EARLY Republic of Texas face?

• United States Interference

• other countries did not recognize them as a nation

• Lack of strong leaders

What is Mirabeau Lamar MOST remembered for?

• He developed the Texas Education System

• He moved the Texas capital to Houston

• He was the first president of Texas

Why was Sam Houston MOST likely elected president of 1836 with 80% of the vote?

• Most Texans were aware of his background and support of the Indian tribes.

• Most Texans mistrusted his opponents

• Most Texans admired his leadership skills

• He attracted the support of people favoring US annexation

Which of the following was Anson Jones the leader of?

• Spain when it ruled Texas

• Texas as a Republic

• Mexico when it controlled Texas

• Texas as a state

Which issue concerning Texas worried the President of the United States before annexation?

• Native Americans in Texas

• War with Spain

• slavery

• paying Texas' debt

Why did Texas want to be annexed by the United States?

• They would pay Texas' debts

• Texas could remain an independent territory

• Conflicts with Mexico

How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?

• Texas was admitted to the United States

• New borders were established for Texas

• Many anglos moved to Texas

• slavery expanded

What ended the Mexican War?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Capture of Santa Ana

• The US army surrendered