Westward Expansion Quiz 3

What year did the Republic of Texas become an independent nation?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1850

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

In what year did Texas join the United States?

• 1836

• 1840

• 1845

• 1850

What was one of the main challenges faced by the Republic of Texas?

• Conflict with Canada

• Economic issues

• Lack of natural resources

• Overpopulation

Who served as the second president of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

What did Mirabeau B. Lamar focus on during his presidency?

• Building relationships with Native American tribes

• Expanding education

• Stabilizing the economy

• Promoting Texas independence

Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas?

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

What was a major issue during Anson Jones' presidency?

• Establishing a stable government

• Expanding the territory

• Building a navy

• Developing agriculture

What did the Republic of Texas promise its citizens?

• Free land

• Civil rights

• Free education

• Military protection

What was the main economic activity in the Republic of Texas?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing