Republic of Texas/Annexation Review

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas? How many terms did he serve?

• Sam Houston, two terms

• Stephen F. Austin, one term

• Mirabeau B. Lamar, three terms

• Anson Jones, one term

What does the word "term" mean in relation to the presidency?

• A period of time a president serves in office

• A type of government building

• A law passed by the president

• A meeting with foreign leaders

What was the capital of the Republic of Texas at the time of annexation into the United States?

• Austin

• Houston

• Dallas

• San Antonio

What does the word "debt" mean?

• Money owed by one party to another

• A type of currency

• A form of government

• A historical event

What was the problem with the currency of the Republic, the Redback?

• It was not widely accepted

• It was made of gold

• It was too heavy to carry

• It was only used in Mexico

What does the word "economy" relate to?

• The system of production and consumption

• A type of government

• A historical document

• A military strategy

What day did Texas win independence from Mexico during the Revolution?

• March 2, 1836

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 1845

• January 1, 1800

What president of the Republic was known as the "father of education"?

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• Stephen F. Austin

Which president of the Republic was known for creating peace with the Native American tribes of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Stephen F. Austin

Which president of the Republic helped ensure Texas' annexation to the United States of America?

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin