Unit 6 Republic of TX DBQ

What was the Texas Constitution of 1836 similar to?

• The British Constitution

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Mexican Constitution

• The French Constitution

What did the Texas Constitution establish?

• A monarchy

• Three branches of government

• A single-party system

• A dictatorship

What did the Texas Constitution of 1836 help establish?

• A new currency

• A new government

• A new religion

• A new language

What was one of the challenges Texas faced after the Constitution was ratified?

• Lack of natural resources

• Rejection of annexation by the United States

• Overpopulation

• Lack of education

What was the significance of March 2, 1836, for Texas?

• It was the day Texas joined the United States

• It was the day Texas declared independence from Mexico

• It was the day the Texas Constitution was written

• It was the day Sam Houston was born

What was one of the main economic challenges Texas faced during Sam Houston's first term?

• Lack of natural resources

• High inflation

• Deep debt from the war

• Overpopulation

What did the sign 'G.T.T.' stand for during this time?

• Gone to Texas

• Government Taxation Time

• Great Texas Territory

• General Trade Treaty

What was the main industry lacking in Texas during Sam Houston's first term?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing and factories

• Mining

• Fishing

What was the result of the law requiring new settlers to stay on the land for three years?

• Increased migration to Texas

• Decreased land prices

• More conflicts with Native Americans

• Higher taxes

What was the economic status of Texas at the beginning of Sam Houston's presidency?

• Prosperous and wealthy

• Deeply in debt

• Economically stable

• Experiencing a boom