Quiz on the Republic of Texas

When did the Republic of Texas begin its era period?

• March 2, 1836

• April 21, 1812

• December 29, 1845

• January 1, 1835

Who was elected as the vice-president of the Republic of Texas and later 2nd President of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• General Santa Ana

What did the new government of Texas try to do to raise money?

• Increase taxes

• Sell land

• Raise a tariff

• Borrow from other countries

What was the outcome of Congress's attempt to raise money through a tariff?

• It was successful

• It was partially successful

• It was unsuccessful

• It led to a war

What was the relationship between the Cherokee and Texas settlers during the Cordova Rebellion?

• Friendly

• Hostile

• Neutral

• Cooperative

What did the Texas Rangers have to provide during the war?

• Weapons

• Food

• Their own resources

• Horses

What did Lamar oppose in Houston's policies?

• Peace plan with Native Americans

• Expansion of the Texas Navy

• Building new roads

• Increasing taxes

What was Houston's belief regarding Native Americans and settlers?

• They should be removed by force

• They could live in peace

• They should be isolated

• They should be relocated

What was one of the effects of the Council House Fight?

• Cherokee were ordered out of Texas

• Comanches gained more land

• Peace was achieved with the Comanches

• Texas army disbanded

What was the reaction of Texans to the Mexican army's invasions?

• They ignored it

• They welcomed it

• They were angry

• They supported it