Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Sam Houston

Which country recognized the Republic of Texas as an independent nation?

• France

• United States of America

• Mexico

• Canada

What year did Texas gain independence from Mexico?

• 1848

• 1836

• 1865

• 1820

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

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Sam Houston

Which president signed the annexation treaty making Texas a state?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• James K. Polk

• George Washington

What year did Texas officially become a state?

• 1865

• 1825

• 1905

• 1845

Which river did the United States claim as the southern border of Texas during the annexation process?

• Colorado River

• Hudson River

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi River

What was the main cause of the Mexican-American War?

• Economic conflicts

• Border disputes

• Annexation of Texas

• Mexican aggression

Who was the president of the United States during the Mexican-American War?

• James K. Polk

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the outcome of the Mexican-American War?

• Creation of the Republic of California

• Annexation of Texas by the United States

• Establishment of the Rio Grande as the border between Mexico and the United States

• Signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo