7.4 Successes of the Republic of Texas

Which of the following was a success of the Republic of Texas?

• Constitution

• Texas Rangers

• Education

• All of the above

When was the Constitution of the Republic of Texas established?

• 1824

• 1836

• 1845

• 1850

What was the Constitution of the Republic of Texas modeled after?

• The British Constitution

• The Mexican Constitution

• The United States Constitution

• The French Constitution

What did the Constitution of the Republic of Texas outline?

• The history of Texas

• The structure of the government and individual rights

• The geography of Texas

• The economy of Texas

When were the Texas Rangers formed?

• 1823

• 1836

• 1845

• 1850

What was the primary purpose of the Texas Rangers when they were formed?

• To explore new territories

• To protect the Texas frontier

• To build railroads

• To trade with Native Americans

What role did the Texas Rangers play in the Republic of Texas?

• They built schools

• They helped maintain law and order

• They established trade routes

• They wrote the constitution

In which wars did the Texas Rangers play an important role?

• The Civil War and World War I

• The Texas Revolution and Mexican-American War

• The War of 1812 and the Spanish-American War

• The Revolutionary War and the War of 1812

Who convinced the government to set aside land for schools and colleges in the Republic of Texas?

• President Houston

• President Lamar

• President Johnson

• President Polk

In what year was Baylor University chartered?

• 1835

• 1845

• 1855

• 1865