Texas Studies Weekly Grade 4 Week 15

Article 1:

During which years did Texas stand as an independent republic?

• 1826-1835

• 1836-1845

• 1846-1855

• 1856-1865

Article 1:

What did President Lamar do that angered local American Indian tribes?

• He sold off their lands to settlers.

• He refused to assist tribes in inter-tribal wars.

• He didn't honor the treaties made by President Houston.

• He demanded that they pledge loyalty to the Republic of Texas.

Article 1:

Who became president of the Republic of Texas in 1844?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Stephen Austin

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

Article 2:

What was one reason Texans wanted to become part of the United States?

• Most Texas feared that the Republic could not survive on its own.

• Texans wanted to expand their military power by having the US Army to support them.

• Many Texans feared the government of the Republic would not protect their basic human rights.

• Government leaders believed that Santa Anna would not attack Texas again if it was part of the United States.

Article 2:

What was the biggest concern over annexation?

• agriculture

• American Indian relations

• slavery

• increased taxes

Texas joined the United States as the _______ state.

• 14th

• 28th

• 35th

• 41st

Article 3:

In what year was the phrase "Manifest Destiny" coined?

• 1803

• 1845

• 1837

• 1820

Article 3:

What did the sale of land in the new territories help fund?

• transportation

• slavery

• military spending

• oil production

Article 3:

Manifest Destiny targeted American Indians and the Spanish-occupied territory in the _______

• northwest

• northeast

• southeast

• southwest

Article 4:

Why was James Pinckney Henderson sent to the United States by David G. Burnet?

• to recruit soldiers for service in Texas

• to negotiate the treaty for annexation

• to survey the area for a potential new settlement

• to request military assistance for the war with Mexico