Texas Republic and Annexation

During his second term in office, ____________ tried to push for annexation.

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

Which rivers were part of a boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico in 1846? Select TWO correct answers.

• Red River

• Brazos River

• Nueces River

• Trinity River

• Rio Grande

How did the outcome of the U.S.-Mexico War impact Texas?

• The United States delayed Texas statehood.

• Texas surrendered western lands to Mexico.

• Oil production in East Texas rose significantly.

• The Rio Grande was accepted as the official border.

Which concern led many in the U.S. Congress to resist the annexation of Texas?

• Texas was so large.

• Texas allowed slavery.

• Texas had little to offer.

• Texas would be too powerful.

Choose the correct answer for each: The Republic of Texas had many ​ (a)   . One was the beginning of a public education system which was something the Americans had wanted for years. Another was the beginning of the ​ (b)   , which maintained order among the settlers and with the American Indians.​

• failures
• problems
• successes
• Texas Rangers
• Texas Army

Which of the following was a major problem for the Republic of Texas?

• Oil wells began to dry up.

• Pirates captured ships in the gulf.

• Settlers fought with American Indians.

• People left Texas to mine gold in California.

List the Presidents of Texas in order:

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston (2nd Term)

• Sam Houston (First Term)

Because I set aside land for public schools and two universities during my term as President of the Republic of Texas, I am often called the "Father of Texas Education". Which individual is described above?

• Juan N. Seguin

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Sam Rayburn

Why was Anson Jones important to the debate over Texas statehood?

• He helped to write the Texas state constitution.

• He was the first governor of the state of Texas.

• He worked to keep Texas an independent nation.

• He was the last president of the Republic of Texas.

Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, and Anson Jones were all leaders of the —

• Mexican War

• State of Texas

• Republic of Texas

• Mexican Revolution