Texas History Quiz

Why is Republic of Texas President Mirabeau B. Lamar known as the “Father of Texas Education?”

• He set aside land for public schools.

• He wrote the first standards for public education.

• He purchased the first set of textbooks for public education.

• He created a college that trained teachers for public schools.

Which concern led many in the U.S. Congress to resist the annexation of Texas?

• Texas was so large.

• Texas allowed slavery.

• Texas had little to offer.

• Texas would be too powerful.

Which document from 1836 defined the government organization of the newly independent nation of Texas?

• The Texas Pledge

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Texas Constitution

• The Texas Declaration of Independence

Which individual fought in the Battle of San Jacinto and was president of the Republic of Texas?

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• José Antonio Navarro

What was the original purpose of the Texas Rangers?

• protect settlers

• deliver messages

• guard military supplies

• fight the Mexican army

Which event did NOT contribute to the increase of debt of the Republic of Texas?

• The government printed two million dollars of currency.

• The Texas congress authorized $600,000 in promissory notes.

• Sam Houston disbanded the Texas Army and increased taxes.

• Mirabeau Lamar authorized the creation and funding of the Texas Navy.

What was one of the cause of Texas annexation to the United States?

• The Texas army wanted to join Spain.

• Mexico wanted to use Texas as a military base.

• The United States purchased Texas from Spain.

• Mexico and American Indians threatened the Republic of Texas.

What was the purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• to declare independence from Mexico

• to provide shelter to all citizens of Texas

• to establish the form of government in Texas

• to define the border between Mexico and Texas

How is the Texas state government modeled after the federal government?

• The executive branch has the most power.

• Congress makes laws for both the U.S. and Texas.

• The judicial branch chooses the governmental leader.

• Both are made up of three branches that share power.

How did the outcome of the U.S.-Mexico War impact Texas?

• The United States delayed Texas statehood.

• Texas surrendered western lands to Mexico.

• Oil production in East Texas rose significantly.

• The Rio Grande was accepted as the official border.