Texas as a Republic

What year did Texas join the United States?

• 1821

• 1845

• 1836

• 1861

Who was president of Texas when Chief Bowles was killed?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• David Burnet

• Anson Jones

Why did Sam Houston want to get rid of the Texas Navy?

• He felt like they were not worthy in battle

• He didn't like the Navy Commander

• He felt like it was a financial expense that was not necessary

• The Navy didn't listen to him

Who was the first elected President of Texas?

• David Burnet

• Mirabeau Lamar

• James Bowie

• Sam Houston

Which President felt that Native Americans should be pushed out of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• David Burnet

Why did the United States refuse to annex Texas?

• They knew it would likely start a war with Mexico

• They felt Texas was too far in debt

• They feared it would cause a war with Natives

• Texas was a slave state

What was Sam Houston's major concern during his second term as President?

• Mexico

• Debt

• The Texas Navy

• Annexation

The Republic of Texas provided religious freedom for it's citizens which meant they no longer had to be ___________

What year did Texas win independence from Mexico?

• 1836

• 1821

• 1845

• 1851

What is annexation?

• Adding a territory to an existing one

• Joining two rival countries together

• Making a new country

• none of the above