Q3 Intervention

Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

What was the primary role of the Texas Rangers during the Republic of Texas?

• To serve as a national guard

• To protect settlers from Native American attacks and Mexican raids

• To enforce taxation laws

• To protect trade routes

Who led the Texas Navy and helped protect Texas’ coastline during the Republic era?

• William Goyens

• Stephen F. Austin

• Jack Coffee Hays

• Edwin W. Moore

What was the purpose of the Santa Fe Expedition during Lamar’s presidency?

• To negotiate peace with Mexico

• To expand Texas' territory and open trade routes

• To create a new military outpost

• To secure cotton trade with the North

Who was Jack Coffee Hays?

• A Texas Ranger known for leading battles against Mexican forces and Native American raids

• A naval officer in the Texas Navy

• A political leader during the Republic of Texas

• A merchant who traded with Mexico

What conflict resulted from an attempt to negotiate peace with the Comanche tribe in 1840?

• The Santa Fe Expedition

• The Battle of Galveston

• The Council House Fight

• The Córdova Rebellion

Who was Mary Maverick known for?

• Serving as a diplomat to Mexico

• Recording her experiences in Texas through diaries and memoirs

• Leading the Texas Rangers

• Establishing the first school in Texas

What role did William Goyens play in early Texas history?

• He served as a soldier in the U.S.-Mexican War

• He was an African American businessman and diplomat

• He fought in the Battle of Sabine Pass

• He served as a naval officer

What was a major reason the Republic of Texas wanted to be annexed by the United States?

• To gain access to U.S. cotton markets

• To improve security and reduce public debt

• To eliminate conflicts with Mexico

• To create new trade routes

Who was the last President of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

• William Travis