6.3 - Republic of Texas

What group is referenced in the quote?

What supplies were brought by each member of this group?

Why was this group able to move over the prairie so easily?

Why do you think Texans decided to join this group?

Part A What claim is supported by this excerpt?

• Houston increased the penalty for past-due taxes.
• Houston removed all Native tribes from Texas.
• Houston eliminated Texans' ability to elect their representatives.
• Houston reduced defense spending in the Republic.

Part B Which statement provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

• “The revolution in Mexico had drained the finances of Texas.”
• “…Houston tried to save money by reducing the size of the Texas military.”
• “He also managed to get peace treaties with Native tribes…”
• “…not allowed to run for reelection in 1838 due to laws embedded in the Texas Constitution.”

SCR: What caused the Córdova Rebellion AND what did the rebels hope to achieve?

Sentence Stem: The Córdova Rebellion was caused by ________________ and the rebels hoped to achieve ______________.

Many Americans were opposed to the annexation of Texas since the Republic allowed _______________.

• Slavery
• Annexation
• Immigrants
• France
• Elect

European ___________________ brought architecture, language, customs, and traditional foods to Texas.

• Immigrants
• Annexation
• Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824
• Elect
• Slavery

Once the Constitution of 1836 was approved, it was the will of Texans to ____________________________________ their first leaders.

• Elect
• Annexation
• Immigrants
• France
• Slavery