Quiz on Individuals, Events, and Issues during the Republic of Texas and Early Texas Statehood

Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• Sam Houston

• George Washington

Which battle marked the end of the Texas Revolution?

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of the Alamo

What was the main cause of the Texas Revolution?

• Desire for closer ties with Mexico

• Desire for annexation by the United States

• Desire for independence from Mexico

• Desire for increased taxation by Mexico

Who led the Texian army to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Sam Houston

What year did Texas gain independence from Mexico?

• 1845

• 1836

• 1820

• 1860

Who served as the President of the Republic of Texas immediately after Sam Houston?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

• James Pinckney Henderson

What was the capital of the Republic of Texas?

• Austin

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Dallas

Which Native American tribe was a major threat to the Republic of Texas?

• Sioux

• Apache

• Comanche

• Cherokee

What was the outcome of the Santa Fe Expedition?

• Failure

• Accomplishment

• Partial success

• Success

Who was the first Vice President of the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• James Pinckney Henderson

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston