Review: Republic of Texas

Organize these options into the right categories.

Groups:

(a) Sam Houston

,

(b) Mirabeau Lamar

• Put the Texas Rangers in charge of defending Texas

• Forced Natives out of Texas

• 2nd president of Texas

• Improved Education

• Supported annexation

• 1st and 3rd president of Texas

• Rebuilt Texas Navy

• Opposed annexation

• Promoted peace and Trade with Native

• Increased government spending

• Ordered Texas army on leave

• Reduced government spending

What TWO statements best explain why the U.S. opposed annexation?

• U.S. did not want peace with Native Americans.

• Texas would be admitted as a slave state.

• Would anger Mexico.

• None of the above.

During Lamar's presidency, he moved the capital from Houston to Austin. Select the location of Austin, Texas.

During Houston's presidency, he moved the capital from Columbia to Houston. Select the location of Houston, Texas.

Why do Texans support annexation? (select 2)

• Financial support to pay off debt.

• Protection from attacks from Mexico.

• Peace with Native Americans.

• Take over control of Mexico.

Match the following people to their contributions during the Republic of Texas.

• Tejano rebel leader

• Vicente Córdova

• Wrote diary entries on Texas

• Cynthia Ann Parker

• Captain of Texas Rangers

• Jack Coffee Hays

• Texas Congressman

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• Comanche captive

• Mary Maverick

Reorder the following capitals from first to last.

• Columbia

• Austin

  (Waterloo)

• Houston (Harrisburg)

Why did Lamar want to move the capital?

• To be further away from the major cities in Texas
• To a more central location in Texas
• To have a better view of the Gulf of Mexico
• To be closer to the border with Mexico

Which river is Austin, Texas located on?

• Mississippi River
• Colorado River
• Nile River
• Amazon River

Who is Chief Bowels?

• Cherokee leader killed at Battle of Neches

• A renowned scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries
• A historical figure from the 18th century
• A famous chef known for his signature dish