Republic of Texas Review

Why was the Battle of San Jacinto significant?

• it started the Texas Revolution
• meant Santa Anna would no longer be in power in Mexico
• proved the Texas army was well trained
• helped Texas win its independence from Mexico

The second Treaty of Velasco provided that, in exchange for his immediate release, Santa Anna would -

• free slaves
• give land to American Indians
• convince U.S. leaders to declare war on Mexico
• persuade Mexico to recognize Texas Independence

What important government concept means “political power belongs to the people”

• Limited government
• Checks and balances
• Republicanism
• Popular sovereignty

What was one major challenge faced by President Houston and the Early Republic?

• national debt
• the U.S.- Mexican War
• territory disputes with Spain
• the development of political parties

Which individual is described below?

• Sam Houston
• James Bowie
• Mirabeau B. Lamar
• Davy Crockett

What was one major challenge faced by President Houston and the Early Republic?

• national debt
• the U.S.- Mexican War
• territory disputes with Spain
• the development of political parties

Annexed means

• To add (an area or region) to a country
• to be slaved
• to be elected
• to wander from place to place

Annexation was delayed because of issues involving

• the Alamo
• boundaries
• freedom
• slavery and upsetting Mexico

Santa Anna was defeated and captured at which battle

• The battle of the Alamo
• The battle of San Jacinto
• the battle of Gonzalez
• The battle of the Reservation

Texas won its independence from Mexico in the year

• 2024
• 1901
• 1836
• 1821