The Republic of Texas Video questions Part 1

What happened to Sam Houston after the battle of San Jacinto?

• He was taken to New Orleans because he was wounded.

• He died from his wounds.

• He stayed in command of the Texas Army

• He was arrested by General Cos

What did Santa Anna agree to do after he was captured at San Jacinto?

• Recognize Texas as an Independent Nation

• To continue to fight the Texans to win the revolution

• He honored the Treaty of Velasco

• to no longer be president of Mexico.

Who was elected President of the Republic in the election of 1836?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F Austin

• James Bowie

• David G Burnett

Which was not a problem that faced the Republic of Texas?

• Little money

• fear of Indian Attack

• Threat of invasion by Mexico

• Their president walked with a limp.

What town did the Allen brothers found (start)?

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Goliad

• Velasco

What did the members of the Congress NOT complain about in the new capital city?

• Heat

• Swampy location

• Mosquitos

• easy access to San Antonio

How did Houston show that the government of Texas would represent all of the people in the Republic?

• He appointed his political opponents to government positions

• He said he would include everyone in his opening speech

• He asked congress to rename the town of Houston

• He abolished slavery and allowed them to vote and run for office

What was the main way the Republic of Texas had to raise money?

• Raise Taxes

• Give/sell land to new settlers

• Create the general land office

• Sell the Teas Navy to pirates

What was Houston's policy toward Indians and Mexico?

• Use the Texas Rangers as peacekeepers

• Print money for Texas

• drive out indians and tejanos

• pay them to not attack Texans