Quiz on the Republic of Texas

Who served as the Vice President in Sam Houston's cabinet?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau Lamar

• D. Smith

• John Allen

What was the capital of Texas during Sam Houston's presidency?

• Austin

• Dallas

• Houston

• San Antonio

What action did Sam Houston take to raise money for Texas?

• Increased taxes

• Sold land

• Imposed a tariff

• Borrowed from Mexico

What was one of the peace initiatives taken by Sam Houston?

• Building forts

• Setting up trading posts

• Increasing military presence

• Expanding territory

What was the fate of the Secretary of State, SFA, shortly after taking office?

• Resigned

• Died

• Imprisoned

• Promoted

What was the purpose of founding the city of Houston?

• Military base

• Educational center

• Leading port for overseas trade

• Cultural hub

What was the role of D. Smith in Houston's cabinet?

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Treasury

• Secretary of Defense

What were the two main financial issues faced by the new Texas government?

• Paying debts and funding the army

• Building infrastructure and education

• Healthcare and agriculture

• Trade and tourism

What was the primary role of the Texas Rangers?

• To build infrastructure

• To protect Texans from Indian and Mexican attacks

• To collect taxes

• To negotiate with foreign countries

What was the reaction of other countries to lending money to Texas?

• They were eager to lend

• They refused to lend

• They offered low-interest loans

• They demanded high-interest rates