The Republic of Texas Quiz

When was Texas a republic?

• September 9, 1789

• July 4, 1776

• April 12, 1845

• March 2, 1836

What was the earliest capital of the republic, why was it not a good site, and where was the new capital?

• San Antonio; it was too far from the coast; Galveston

• Columbia; it was too small and rugged; Houston

• Austin; it was too crowded; Dallas

• Dallas; it was too close to Mexico; Austin

What is a tariff?

• A tax on income

• A tax on imported goods

• A tax on exported goods

• A tax on property

What challenges did Houston face as president?

• High tariffs, strong military, good trade relations

• Excessive revenue, peaceful relations with Mexico, strong economy

• Low public debt, friendly Native Americans, peaceful annexation

• Lack of money, public debt, conflicts with Native Americans

What two actions did Santa Anna take while he was a captive?

• Ordered Mexican forces to return south of the Rio Grande, proposed a plan for the United States to pay Mexico for Texas

• Sought peace with Texas, negotiated a trade agreement with the United States

• Surrendered to Texas, asked for asylum in the United States

• Fought against Texas, escaped to Mexico

Why did some Native Americans and Tejanos oppose the republic?

• They remained loyal to Mexico and were not happy with Texas' independence

• They wanted to join the United States, but Texas refused

• They were happy with the new government, but had conflicts with settlers

• They were not interested in politics and government

Why did some Texans want to join the United States?

• Wanted to join a European country instead of the United States

• Wanted to form a new country with Mexico, Canada, and the United States

• Wanted to become independent from the United States

• Fearful of attacks by Mexico, wanted U.S. protection

Why did Jackson not want to recognize the Republic of Texas?

• Had a personal conflict with Houston

• Wanted to annex Texas to the United States

• Feared Texas would become too powerful

• Questioned the ability of the republic to survive

Why did Great Britain and France delay recognizing Texas as an independent nation?

• Feared Texas would not survive and did not want to offend Mexico

• Questioned the ability of the republic to survive

• Wanted to annex Texas to their own countries

• Had a personal conflict with Houston

Expository What did Texan voters decide in the election of 1836?

• To dissolve the government

• To remain independent

• To join the United States

• To join Mexico