Chapter 5 Lesson 4 Republic of Texas Quiz

Which of the following happened as a direct result of the Texas Revolution?

[page 206]

• Texas became a republic.

• Texas became a Mexican state.

• Texas became an independent capital.

• Texas became a state in the United States.

Which president of the Republic of Texas believed that Texas should expand to the west?

[page 208]

• David G. Burnet

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

Debt is (a)   owed to others.

Why was the Republic of Texas in debt (low on money)?

[page 209]

• Texas refused to tax its citizens.

• Texas overpaid its public officials.

• Texas spent too much money moving its capital.

• Texas had borrowed money to pay for the war.

Which Texas town grew to 1,500 people after the capital moved there?

[page 208]

• Austin

• Columbia

• Washington-on-the-Brazos

• Houston

How did Sam Houston show his active support for democratic processes after his first term as president?

[page 208]

• He served as a Texas congressman.

• He was immediately elected president again.

• He became governor of Tennessee.

• He designed a new flag for Texas.

According to the timeline on our textbook's page 206, what event happens days before the Battle of the Alamo?

• Mexico becomes independent from Spain.

• Texas wins the Battle of San Jacinto.

• The Texas Declaration of Independence is adopted.

According to page 208, which event happens first?

• The Texas capital is moved to Houston.

• The Texas capital is moved to Austin.