Test Review - The Republic of Texas (Chapter 13)

Who served as the first and third elected President of Texas?

• David Burnett

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

Who served as the 2nd elected President of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• David G. Burnett

Who was the interim (temporary) President of Texas?

• David G. Burnett

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

Who was the fourth and final President of Texas?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• David G. Burnett

Why did the first capital move from Houston to Austin?

• Austin is more central to Anglo settlements.

• Austin was closer to the Gulf of Mexico.

• Austin was located in a valuable area of swampland.

• Austin provided more security from the Native Americans

Which president of Texas is known as the 'Father of Texas Education'?

• Burnett

• Houston

• Jones

• Lamar

Why is David G. Burnett not officially considered the first President of Texas?

• He was a temporary president that was never elected.

• He was born in Mexico.

• He was caught cheating in the election by having people vote twice.

• He was a northerner who was strongly opposed to having slavery.

While Lamar was President of Texas he...

• Helped Texas join the USA and led the Mier Expedition.

• Reduced the debt owed by the Texas Republic and created "Star Notes".

• Created "Redbacks" and started the Texas Navy.

• Made treaties with the Native Americans and started the Archives war.

How did Lamar fund the plans for future universities and public schools in Texas?

• He sold the Texas Navy.

• He started a door to door fundraiser selling chocolates.

• He charged the Native Americans a fee.

• He set aside land to be sold to cover the expenses.

The conflict that was a result of Sam Houston's attempt to move the official records from Austin to Houston was called...

• Archives War

• Mier Expedition

• Council House Fight

• Santa Fe Expedition