4B An Independent Nation

According to the passage 'An Independent Nation,' who helped get the Republic of Texas running after it gained independence?

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston and Stephen Austin

• Mirabeau Lamar

• George Catlin

Fill in the blank: From 1836 to 1845, Texas stood as an independent ________.

• republic

• colony

• state

• territory

Which president of the Republic of Texas tried to work with the American Indians to create peace treaties?

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Stephen Austin

President Mirabeau Lamar got along well with the American Indians and continued Sam Houston's policies.

• True

• False

One of the main challenges faced by the Republic of Texas government was:

• managing a large national debt

• establishing a monarchy

• fighting against the United States

• abolishing slavery

Who was elected president of the Republic of Texas in 1844?

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• David G. Burnet

What country bordered Texas to the south during its time as an independent nation?

• Mexico

• Canada

• France

• United States