Week 14:The Republic of Tx

Article 1: The Republic of Texas

In which battle did Texas win its independence?

• Gonzales

• Alamo

• San Jacinto

Article 1: The Republic of Texas

Who was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836?

• Santa Anna

• Stephen Austin

• Sam Houston

Article 1: The Republic of Texas

Who serves as commander-in-chief of armed forces?

• The Supreme General

• The President

• The Sheriff

Article 2: Challenges and Successes

How did Texas try to pay the Texas Revolution war debt?

• Borrowing money

• Printing new money

• Collecting Taxes

Article 2: Challenges and Successes

What is a promissory note?

• A promise to pay for items later

• A pledge for a set of amount of money

• A plan to make payments

Article 2: Challenges and Successes- Foreign and Domestic Relationships

What did Houston agree to give the Cherokee?

• A percentage of the state taxes collected

• the title to their lands in East Texas

• Permission to become Texas citizens

Article 4: Challenges for the American Indian Tribes of Texas

What happened to American Indian tribes as Texas grew?

• Fighting and disease raged their populations

• Livestock trampled and destroyed crops

• They lost their lands and access to natural resources

Article 4: Challenges for the American Indian Tribes of Texas

What created tensions with tribes in Texas?

• Mexicans where taking their land

• Texas Rangers were recruited

• Texas became a republic

Article 4: Challenges for the American Indian Tribes of Texas

When negotiations failed, the battle between Comanche, Texas Soldiers, and townspeople became know as ?

• Texas/ Indian War

• Council House Fight

• Comanche vs Rangers Fight

Article 4: Challenges for the American Indian Tribes of Texas

According to the map, which tribe was located in El Paso?

• Caddo

• Tigua

• Apache