Sam Houston and the Republic of Texas

Who was the first and third president of the Republic of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

Sam Houston served how many terms as president of the Republic of Texas?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which of the following was NOT a focus of Sam Houston's first term?

• Conflict with American Indians

• Selecting a capital

• Building a navy

• Dealing with Mexico

What was the primary role of the Texas Navy during Sam Houston's administration?

• Protect the Texas coast

• Invade Mexico

• Trade with Europe

• Explore new territories.

Sam Houston tried to sell the Texas Navy during his second term. (True/False)

• True

• False

What was one of the unsuccessful uses of the Texas Navy?

• Invasion of Mexico

• Exploration of the Arctic

• Trade with Asia

• Colonization of Africa

Who signed a treaty with Sam Houston during the Texas Revolution?

• Chief Bowles

• Chief Sitting Bull

• Chief Geronimo

• Chief Crazy Horse

What was the outcome of the battle at Mier?

• Texans won

• Texans retreated

• Texans surrendered

• Texans were reinforced

Texans were marched to _______ and executed by Santa Anna.

• Mexico City

• Austin

• San Antonio

• Monterrey

What were the Texas Rangers used for?

• Protecting settlers

• Enforcing laws

• Both A and B

• None of the above.