Republic of Texas I

When another country is added to another it is called ​ (a)  

• annexation
• federalism
• cabinet
• republic

As a Republic, what was Texas allowed to do?

• Make laws

• Govern their people

• Have a president

• All of the above

After Texas gained its independence from Mexico, who did they elect as President of the Republic of Texas?

(a)  

What year did Texas become an independent republic?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

Definition of Annexation

• give up something; generally refers to formally giving up land

• political system in which representatives are responsible for governing

• the process of adding land to an existing territory

Why was Houston elected president of Texas?

• He was a war hero and people saw him as our George Washington.

• He was popular with the Tejanos.

• He was elected because Austin died in the war.

• He was popular with the African Americans.

If you were creating a new nation what would be an important step to ensure the growth of your nation?

When Sam Houston was elected as president in 1841, what were some of the problems he faced?

• Mexican invasion and United States annexation
• slavery disputes and conflicts with Native Americans
• slavery disputes and debt
• debt and conflicts with Native Americans

A major focus of Houston’s administration in the newly formed Republic of Texas was —

• writing a constitution for Texas
• planning annexation by the United States
• paying debts from fighting the revolution
• resettling Texans away from the border with Mexico

Which treaty ended the war between Texas and Mexico?

• Treaties of Paris

• Treaties of San Antonio

• Treaties of Velasco