Week 14 Republic of Texas

What battle led to Texas winning its independence from Mexico?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Bunker Hill

What year was the Texas Constitution of 1836 signed?

• 1835

• 1836

• 1845

• 1850

What power did the president of the Republic of Texas have?

• Declare war

• Serve as commander-in-chief of the armed forces

• Create laws

• Appoint judges

What did the Texas Constitution prohibit Congress from doing regarding enslaved persons?

• Passing laws that prohibited bringing enslaved persons to Texas

• Allowing them to vote

• Granting them citizenship

• Allowing them to own land

What was the main issue with the currency known as "redbacks"?

• It was too valuable

• It caused inflation

• It was not accepted by merchants

• It was difficult to produce

What was the main reason for the tension between settlers and the American Indian Tribes?

• Competition for resources

• Cultural differences

• Language barriers

• Religious conflicts

What is Mirabeau B. Lamar remembered for in Texas history?

• Creating the first official school system

• Leading a military expedition

• Writing a famous book

• Discovering new land

Where was Anson Jones born?

• Texas

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• New Mexico

What was Sam Houston's role after the Texas Revolution?

• Governor of Texas

• President of the Republic of Texas

• Mayor of San Antonio

• Secretary of State

What did Mirabeau B. Lamar do after the death of his wife?

• He moved to Mexico.

• He decided to settle permanently in Texas.

• He became a teacher.

• He joined the military.