Texas Independence Quiz

When did Texas win its independence and become an independent nation?

• After the Battle of the Alamo

• Before the Battle of the Alamo

• After the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836

• Before the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836

What is the structure of the legislative branch in the Republic of Texas?

• Unicameral legislature

• Bicameral legislature

• Tricameral legislature

• Non-partisan legislature

Which rights were defined in the Declaration of Rights of the Republic of Texas?

• The right to vote for all citizens

• The right to freedom of speech and press

• The right to bear arms and trial by jury

• All of the above

Who received more votes than his opponents in the first presidential election of the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• William Henry Huddle

• Santa Anna

What was the role of the judicial branch in the Republic of Texas?

• To enforce the laws

• To create the laws

• To uphold the laws created by the legislative branch

• To elect the president and vice president

According to the Texas Constitution, who were not considered citizens and were not given any rights?

• Women and children

• Enslaved persons and American Indians

• Non-landowners

• People under the age of 21

What was the greatest challenge faced by the Texans with regards to statehood?

• The lack of a stable currency

• The threat from the Mexican government

• The decision on whether or not Texas should join the U.S. as a state

• The conflict with American Indian tribes

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the economic challenges faced by the Republic of Texas?

• The government printed too much paper money

• The annexation of Texas by the U.S. was delayed

• The government failed to pay full interest on its debts

• The Republic of Texas had a surplus of gold and silver

What was the population of the Republic of Texas around 1838?

• Approximately 70,000

• Approximately 50,000

• Approximately 100,000

• Approximately 30,000

Which tribe was NOT mentioned as one of the American Indian tribes of Texas in 1836?

• Comanche

• Kiowa

• Apache

• Navajo