Studies Weekly Week 14 Assessment

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 Concepcion

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

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• Santa Anna

• Sam Houston

In what way did Texas decide to pay off the war debt?

• by holding a fundraiser

• by collecting taxes from citizens

• by going to war again with Mexico

• by borrowing money from the U.S. Government

What is a promissory note?

• a written promise between two people

• a written pledge for a set amount of money

• a written note to pay for items at a later date

• a written agreement for property to be paid off in increments over time

What did Sam Houston agree to give the Cherokee in exchange for peace?

• permission to move Texans off of Cherokee lands

• the title to the land they inhabited in East Texas

• a percentage of the taxes collected by the government

• three million dollars and the rights to the Rio Grande on the border

What are the Texas Rangers?

• an organization for traditional ranchers

• the main police force in the Texas Department of Public Safety

• a division of law enforcement in the Texas Department of Public Safety

• a volunteer force of experienced horse riders who work in tandem with the police

What role did the Texas Rangers play during the Texas Revolution?

• soldiers and medics

• scouts and messengers

• surveyors and pathfinders

• transportation coordinators and military escorts

Which president changed the Role of the Texas Rangers?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Juan Seguin

What event created tensions with local American Indian tribes in Texas?

• the war with Mexico

• the events of the Alamo

• the creation of the Texas Republic

• Sam Houston becoming president