Republic of TX

How long was Texas its own/country nation before it joined the United States?

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

Who was the 1st President of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• George Washington

• William B. Travis

What is money paid to the government by citizens?

• taxes

• debt

• negotiating

• interim

Sam Houston replaced the army with ________ because Texas didn't have enough funds to sustain a full army.

• Texas Militia

• Texas Rangers

• Minutemen

• National Guard

Who was the 2nd President of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• George Washington

• William B. Travis

What is annexation?

• When a country owes money to another country.

• When one country is conquered by another.

• When one country declares war on another country.

• When a country or territory joins another country, either by choice or by force.

The attempted rebellion of 400 Mexicans and Native Americans in Nacogdoches.

• The Cordova Rebellion

• The Trail of Tears

• The Council House Fight

• Shay's Rebellion

True or False.

Sam Houston was a Cherokee.

• True

• False

Why is Lamar recognized as the "Father of Education" in Texas.

• Because he guaranteed land for schools all over Texas.

• Because invited educators from all over the world to come to Texas.

• Because increased the pay for Teachers in Texas.

• Because he abolished the old school system and created a new one.

What is debt?

• When you have no money.

• When you borrow money to make payments.

• When you owe money to someone else.