History of Texas: Sam Houston and Immigration

Who was elected president of the Republic of Texas in 1841?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Henri Castro

• Stephen F. Austin

Who was responsible for bringing one of the first groups of permanent French settlers to Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Henri Castro

• Stephen F. Austin

Who established the San Patricio Colony in Texas?

• John McMullen and James McGloin

• José Antonio Navarro

• Juan Seguín

• President Lamar

By 1850, how many free African Americans lived in Texas?

• 200

• 300

• 400

• 500

Who was the mayor of San Antonio from 1840 to 1842?

• José Antonio Navarro

• Juan Seguín

• John McMullen

• James McGloin

What role did Tejanos play in the Republic of Texas?

• They were soldiers in the army

• They signed the Declaration of Independence and served in the Republic’s Congress

• They were traders

• They were explorers

Which of the following was NOT a contribution of Tejanos to the culture of the Republic of Texas?

• A) Catholic faith

• B) Mexican foods

• C) Celebrations

• D) Industrialization

Tejanos were involved in the Republic of Texas by ______.

• Building railroads

• Serving in the Republic’s Congress

• Developing new industries

• Establishing new cities

Tejanos contributed to the Republic of Texas by adding ______.

• New technologies

• Mexican foods

• New languages

• New political systems

Tejanos added to the culture of the Republic of Texas through their ______.

• New technologies

• Catholic faith

• New languages

• New political systems