Quiz: Republic of Texas, Day 6 - 7

What year had the lowest public debt? What year had the highest?

• 1836

• 1841

• 1837

• 1838

Which statement describes actions Houston took during his second term in office? Select TWO correct answers

• He issued new paper money in an attempt to reduce public debt.

• He arrested Santa Anna in east Texas.

• He renewed peace efforts with Natives through treaties.

• He led Texans to safety during the Runaway Scrape.

Select the most appropriate answer using the word bank. The Texas Rangers killed _______________ after the Cherokee refused to leave east Texas.

• Chief Bowles

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

• Crazy Horse

Select the most appropriate answer using the word bank. The _______________ established a republic, recognized Catholicism as the official religion, and created the state of Coahuila y Tejas.

• Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824

• Constitution of the United States

• French Constitution of 1791

• Spanish Constitution of 1812

Why did Lamar send a military expedition to Santa Fe AND what was the outcome of this campaign?

• To establish trade routes; the expedition failed.

• To annex Santa Fe; the expedition failed.

• To negotiate peace; the expedition led to a treaty.

• To explore new territories; the expedition was inconclusive.

After Lamar took office, the Texas Rangers forced the Cherokee to relocate to __________.

• Oklahoma

• Texas

• New Mexico

• Arkansas

Sam Houston promoted peace with __________ while in office.

• Natives

• Louisiana Purchase

• Austin

• Oklahoma

Expanding empires and finding new trade routes to Asia through the Northwest Passage are __________.

• Reasons for exploration

• Methods of colonization

• Consequences of war

• Results of industrialization

The Córdova Rebellion led many Anglos to distrust __________.

• Oklahoma

• Reasons for exploration

• Natives

• Louisiana Purchase

• Austin

Who was the first elected President of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• David G. Burnet

• Anson Jones