The Republic of Texas

In which battle did Texas win its independence?

• the Battle of San Jacinto

• the Battle of the Alamo

• the Battle of Gonzales

• the Battle of Concepción

What does the Constitution of the Republic of Texas contain?

• a preamble, seven articles, list of complaints, and the Declaration of Rights

• a preamble, six articles, schedule, general provisions, and the Declaration of Rights

• a preamble, five articles, general provisions, conclusion, and the Declaration of Rights

• a preamble, four articles, schedule, general provisions, and the Declaration of Independence

Who was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836?

• Stephen F. Austin

• José Antonio Navarro

• Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

The people of the Republic of Texas now had the right to choose their elected officials.

• True

• False

Enslaved persons and American Indians were not considered citizens and were not given any rights.

• True

• False

Texas citizens had the right to

• a trial by jury

• the right to bear arms

• the freedom from unreasonable search and seizures by the government

• All of the above.

Which citizens of the Republic of Texas had the right to vote.?

• Women

• African Americans

• Male citizens over the age of 21

• American Indian men

The government could not make laws that restricted freedom of speech or freedom of the press.

• True

• False