Republic of Texas Unit Review

Which of the following was the immediate result of the Council House Fight?

• The Comanche were forced to abandon their homeland.

• The Comanche agreed to peace terms with the Republic.

• The Comanche were massacred by Texas troops.

• The Comanche joined forces with Mexican troops to attack Texas.

Why was the United States initially opposed to annexing Texas?

• The United States was focused on annexing Mexico at the time.

• The United States was worried that annexation would cause a civil war.

• The United States was committed to keeping an equal number of states.

• The United States was concerned about the admission of a slave state.

Which location on the map became the new capital of Texas during Lamar's presidency?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which factor most contributed to the United States' decision to annex Texas?

• The desire of the United States to expand its territory.

• The fear that Spain would reclaim Texas and become a bordering country.

• The desire of the United States to add another slave state.

• The fear that Texas would expand its territory and limit U.S. expansion.

Which significant individual correctly replaces the question mark for this list?

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• Jack Coffee Hays

• Chief Bowles

• William Goyens

European immigrants who settled in Texas _____

• formed the majority population in the republic.

• brought new ideas and celebrations with them.

• served as representatives in Congress.

• worked to rejoin Texas with Mexico.

The _____ was a result of disputes over land ownership in East Texas.  This resulted in increased distrust of Tejanos and Natives by Anglo settlers.

• Cordova Rebellion

• Battle of Gonzales

• Santa Fe Expedition

• Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Many events in Texas history have been preserved because of the daily writings of _____

• Mary Maverick

• Susanna Dickinson

• Jack Coffee Hays

• William Goyens

Which event best replaces the question mark in the diagram?

• Texans fought the Comanche for refusing to turn over Anglo captives.

• Texans attempted to gain control of a major trade route owned by Mexico.

• Texans launched a military campaign against major U.S. cities and were imprisoned.

• Texans attacked the Mexican town of Mier and were captured.

Who is described in this bulleted list?

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• Jack Coffee Hays

• Mirabeau Lamar

• William Goyens