4C Week 14 Article 2 3/21

How did Texas try to pay the war debt?

• by starting another war

• by holding a fundraiser

• by borrowing money

• by collecting taxes

What is a promissory note?

• a plan to make payments over time

• a pledge for a set amount of money

• a promise to pay for items later

• a deed to land given to settlers

What did Houston agree to give the Cherokee?

• the title to their lands in East Texas

• the rights to the upper Rio Grande valley

• a percentage of the state taxes collected

• permission to move Texans off of Cherokee lands

What was the main reason for the economic challenges in the Republic of Texas?

• Lack of natural resources

• High tariffs on imports

• Lack of skilled labor

• Excessive printing of currency

What was the purpose of the Texas Navy built by Mirabeau Lamar?

• To protect against American Indian attacks and Mexican invasion

• To explore new territories

• To support the fishing industry

• To establish trade routes

Why did the Mexican government refuse to recognize Texas as an independent nation?

• They had no interest in Texas

• They were focused on other territories

• They believed Texas should still be part of the Mexican empire

• They wanted to annex Texas to the United States

What was one of the successes of the Republic of Texas?

• Eliminating all debt

• Establishing trade agreements with powerful nations

• Building a large industrial base

• Defeating the Mexican Army completely

What was a major concern for the Republic of Texas regarding its safety?

• Attack from Mexico

• Invasion from European countries

• Pirate attacks on the coast

• Internal rebellions

What was the impact of the influx of redbacks in the economy?

• Stabilization of prices

• Deflation

• Inflation

• Decrease in trade

What was a significant challenge regarding the statehood of Texas?

• Opposition from European countries

• Insufficient population for statehood

• Disagreement among Texans about becoming a state

• Lack of interest from the United States