Unit #6 Republic of Texas Exam Review (2024-25)

What were TWO reasons that Texans pushed for annexation by the United States?

At the Council House Fight, a meeting between Texan delegates and Comanche chiefs turned violent, resulting in what effect?

• The Comanche were forced onto reservations

• A peace treaty was formed

• The Comanche inside the Council House were massacred by Texan troops

• The Comanche allied themselves with Mexico

Why did the U.S. NOT want to annex Texas when the initial request was made?

• Admitting a slave state would upset the balance of slave & free states

• Admitting a free state would upset the balance of slave & free states

• The U.S. wanted to start a war with Mexico

• The U.S. wanted to stay at 26 states because they thought that was a nice, even number

Lamar moved the capital of Texas to what city along the Colorado River?

• San Antonio

• Austin

• Houston

• Dallas

Which of the following correctly labels the four cities on this map

• A - Austin

  B - San Antonio

  C - Houston

  D - Dallas

• A - San Antonio

  B - Austin

  C - Dallas

  D - Houston

• A - Houston

  B - Austin

  C - Dallas

  D - San Antonio

• A - Houston

  B - San Antonio

  C - Dallas

  D - Austin

What was the BIGGEST reason that the U.S. ultimately decided to annex Texas?

• They wanted to tax Texan citizens

• They wanted to start a war with Mexico

• They had a strong desire to expand their territory

• They were ok having an imbalance of slave and free states

Who was the famous captain of the Texas Rangers that showed great leadership and developed rigorous training programs for new recruits?

• William Goyens

• Jack "Coffee" Hays

• Chief Bowles

• Jose Antonio Navarro

European immigrants most effected Texas by ___________.

• Bringing their ideas, languages, foods, and celebrations with them

• Serving in the Texas Rangers

• Completely transforming Texas culture by becoming the majority population

• Serving as representatives and passing groundbreaking laws

What event saw Tejanos and Natives revolt against the Republic of Texas government when Anglo settlers questioned the validity of their land grants?

• Cordova Rebellion

• Council House Fight

• Santa Fe Expedition

• Mier Expedition

Why is Mary Maverick important to Texas history?

• She was a successful businesswoman and assistant to Sam Houston

• She preserved details about historical events through her writings

• She led the Santa Fe Expedition and served in Congress

• She led the Cherokee against the Texas Rangers at the Battle of Neches