Quiz on the Republic of Texas (W/O VOCAB)

Why do you think Sam Houston was the first president?

• His leadership during the Texas Revolution

• His wealth and influence

• His military background

• His friendship with Mirabeau Lamar

What was the largest settlement during the Republic of Texas?

• Houston

• Austin

• San Antonio

• Dallas

How did Sam Houston's policy towards Native Americans differ from Mirabeau Lamar's?

• Houston wanted to remove them to Oklahoma

• Houston wanted to live in peace with them

• Houston wanted to wage war against them

• Houston wanted to ignore them

What was Mirabeau Lamar's stance on annexation?

• He supported it for economic stability

• He believed Texas was better off independent

• He wanted immediate annexation

• He was indifferent to annexation

Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Stephen F. Austin

To what city did Lamar move the capital?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Austin

• San Antonio

Lamar was known as the "Father of ________."

• Education

• Medicine

• Science

• Law

Which president commissioned the First Texas Navy?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Stephen F. Austin

What was Stephen F. Austin's original commission for the Texas Rangers?

• To explore new territories

• To patrol and protect settlers from Native Americans

• To establish trade routes

• To build forts

What were the 3 reasons why many Americans did not want to annex Texas?

• Large slave state

• Might bring war with Mexico

• Large debt

• Lack of resources