Challenges to the New Republic

Which was of these was a challenge that Texas faced as a new Republic?

• Many Texas were happy to be independent.

• A President and Vice President were elected.

• Not all Texas believed that Texas should remain an independent nation.

• Land was set aside for schools.

Which of the following was a problem that Texas had with Mexico?

• Mexico insisted Texas owed them money.

• Mexico refused to recognize Texas' independence.

• Mexico still had troops in Texas.

True or False: The Republic of Texas had a lot of debt.

• true

• false

Which of the following was another major challenge for the Republic of Texas?

• Oil wells began to dry up.

• Pirates captured ships in the gulf.

• Raids by American Indians.

• People left Texas to mine gold in California.

Which of the following best explains why the economy of the Republic of Texas struggled after it became its own country?

• The coast along the Gulf of Mexico was not under their control, making trade with other nations very difficult.

• They were facing a very large debt as a result of money borrowed during the fight for independence from Mexico.

• The population was so large that there was no way for the government to support it.

• All of the farmable land in the new Republic was held by Native American groups.

One of the Republic of Texas' challenge was that they did not have any _______ saved up to help run the country. (New Republic: New Opportunities and Challenges)

• homes

• shoes

• horses

• money

The greatest challenge of all that Texas faced was the question of _________________. (New Republic: New Opportunities and Challenges)

• surviving

• being alone

• statehood

• thriving

What was one of the main challenges faced by the Republic of Texas from 1836 to 1845?

• Lack of natural resources

• Lack of money

• Lack of land

• Lack of water

What was a major issue during Mirabeau Lamar's presidency?

• Building new schools

• Creating peace treaties with Mexico

• Conflicts with American Indian tribes

• Expanding the navy

What was a significant diplomatic challenge faced by the New Republic?

• Establishing trade relations with European countries

• Securing recognition from neighboring countries

• Forming alliances with Native American tribes

• Negotiating peace with former colonial powers