Texas Independence and Early Presidents

Texas Independence and Early Presidents

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the presidents of Texas, starting with the context of Texas' war with Mexico and the Battle of San Jacinto. It covers David G. Burnett's role as interim president, Sam Houston's first term focusing on debt repayment and relations with Native Americans, and Mirabeau Lamar's presidency, which emphasized education and expansion. Sam Houston's second term aimed to reverse Lamar's policies, and Anson Jones' presidency led to Texas' annexation to the United States. The video concludes with a preview of future topics.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

Mexico gained control over Texas.

Texas became an independent country.

The battle ended in a stalemate.

Texas remained under Mexican control.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the interim president of Texas after its declaration of independence?

Mirabeau Lamar

Anson Jones

David G. Burnett

Sam Houston

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Sam Houston's main goals during his first presidency?

To expand Texas to the Pacific Ocean

To establish a strong education system

To pay off Texas' debts

To remain independent from the United States

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a significant contribution of Mirabeau Lamar during his presidency?

He promoted public education in Texas.

He was the architect of annexation.

He signed the Treaty of Velasco.

He led the Texas army at San Jacinto.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mirabeau Lamar's vision for Texas?

To join the United States

To become a part of Mexico

To remain a small independent nation

To expand Texas to the Pacific Ocean

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president was associated with the promotion of education in Texas?

Sam Houston

David G. Burnett

Mirabeau Lamar

Anson Jones

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During Sam Houston's second presidency, what was one of his primary objectives?

To expand Texas' territory

To establish a new capital for Texas

To reverse Lamar's policies

To strengthen ties with Mexico

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