The Republic of Texas Note 1 Quiz

How many years did the Republic of Texas spend as an independent nation?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

Which president of the Republic of Texas was not concerned about debt and increased spending?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Stephen F. Austin

A major problem facing the Republic of Texas was (a)  

• Lack of resources
• Debt
• Overpopulation
• Drought

What approach did Sam Houston take to reduce expenses?

• Increased taxes

• Reduced the army

• Built more infrastructure

• Printed more money

What did Houston use to protect settlements?

• Texas Navy

• Texas Rangers

• Local militias

• Foreign mercenaries

What was one of Lamar's actions regarding Native Americans?

• Signed peace treaties

• Removed the Cherokee

• Built schools

• Established trade

What did many Texans want for the Republic of Texas?

• Independence

• Annexation to the United States

• Alliance with Mexico

• Colonization of new lands

What did Houston do to make peace with Mexico?

• Signed a treaty

• Released Santa Anna

• Gave up land

• Paid a ransom

Which president worked to gain respect for the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin