The Republic of Texas Quiz Article 1

When did Texas win its independence and become an independent nation?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

What was the name of the battle where Texas defeated General Santa Anna’s army?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of Gonzales

Which document was signed by the leaders of the interim government of the Republic of Texas?

• The United States Constitution

• The Texas Declaration of Independence

• The Texas Constitution of 1836

• The Treaty of Velasco

How many branches of government were defined in the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is a bicameral legislature?

• A single house of representatives

• Two houses of Congress

• A council of judges

• A group of governors

Who was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• James Bowie

Which branch of government was responsible for upholding the laws in the Republic of Texas?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

What rights were defined in the Declaration of Rights in the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• Right to establish a national religion

• Right to bear arms and freedom of speech

• Right to vote for all citizens

• Right to free education

Who was elected as the vice president of the Republic of Texas in 1836?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau Lamar

• James Fannin

• William B. Travis

Which group of people were not considered citizens and were not given any rights in the Republic of Texas?

• European immigrants

• Enslaved persons and American Indians

• Women

• Children