Republic of Texas Quiz

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Bowie

The new Constitution of the Republic of Texas was patterned after the Constitution of (a)   .

• Mexico
• France
• Spain
• United States

Match the following branches with their corresponding government system for the Republic of Texas.

• System with King, Nobles, Citizens

• President, Senate, House of Representatives

• System with President, Senate, House of Representatives

• Executive, Parliament, Judiciary

• System with President, Senate, House of Representatives

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• System with Executive, Legislative, Judicial branches

• Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy

What was the role of the groups of tough fighting men in the new Republic of Texas?

• They were entertainers.

• They protected people.

• They were traders.

• They were educators.

What did the Republic of Texas invite new _________ to do?

• Soldiers; defend the borders

• Settlers; move into Texas

• Merchants; establish trade

• Politicians; run for office

The Republic of Texas owed money for the ships in the Texas _________.

• Army

• Navy

• Air Force

• Militia

Which country did Texans have problems with due to attacks?

• Mexico

• France

• Spain

• United States

Which group of Indians attacked settlements in the Republic of Texas?

• Apache

• Comanche

• Cherokee

• Navajo

New settlers brought slaves to work in the (a)   .

• Cities
• Gold mines
• Cotton fields
• Factories

Houston supporters tried to steal official records in the _________.

• Capitol

• Archives

• Courthouse

• Library