Republic of Texas History Quiz

How did Sam Houston aim to encourage more settlers to live in the Republic of Texas?

• By offering land at fifty cents an acre

• By offering free transportation

• By providing tax exemptions

• By giving away free cattle

What was the outcome of Sam Houston's efforts to work with Chief Bowles and William Goyens?

• They led to successful peace agreements between Texans and Native Americans

• They resulted in the immediate end of all Native American raids

• They caused a significant increase in attacks by Native Americans

• They were met with resistance from the Texan settlers

What was the Cordova Rebellion?

• A conflict between the Republic of Texas and Mexico

• A rebellion by Anglo settlers against the Republic of Texas

• A rebellion by Tejano and Native American forces against the Anglos

• A peaceful protest against Sam Houston's policies

By the end of Lamar's term, what was the value of a Texas paper dollar in some parts of Texas?

• 2 cents

• 5 cents

• 10 cents

• 50 cents

What was the public debt of the Republic of Texas by 1841?

• $5 million

• $6 million

• $7 million

• $8 million

What was President Lamar's belief regarding conflicts with Native Americans?

• They could be solved with peaceful negotiations

• They could be solved with force

• They were not a significant issue

• They should be ignored

What was the result of the Santa Fe Expedition?

• It was a successful campaign that expanded Texas territory.

• It led to the capture of Santa Fe without conflict.

• It resulted in Texas soldiers being stopped and forced to surrender by Mexican troops.

• It strengthened the relationship between Texas and Mexico.

What was Lamar's belief regarding the recognition of Texas independence by Mexico?

• That it could be achieved through diplomatic negotiations.

• That a strong military would force Mexico to recognize Texas independence.

• That economic sanctions would lead to recognition.

• That cultural exchanges would improve relations.

What was the main goal of the Treaties of Velasco?

• To officially annex Texas to the United States

• To establish trade agreements between Texas and Mexico

• To recognize the independence of Texas from Mexico

• To create a military alliance between Texas and Mexico against Native American tribes

How did the Republic of Texas address the issue of public education?

• By establishing a state university through a land grant

• By providing free education to all children in Texas

• By ignoring the issue due to financial constraints

• By encouraging private institutions to fulfill educational needs