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WorksheetsUnit 4 and Exam
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 35mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Removal of American Indians from Texas
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Mirabeau Lamar
2.
Capital moved and named Houston
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Mirabeau Lamar
3.
Began a system of public education in Texas
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Mirabeau Lamar
4.
Sold public land to pay debt
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Mirabeau Lamar
5.
Peace with American Indians
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Mirabeau Lamar
6.
Favored annexation to the U.S.
a)
Sam Houston
b)
MIrabeau Lamar
7.
Increased spending and debt
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Mirabeau Lamar
8.
Texas should stay independent
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Mirabeau Lamar
9.
What year was Texas annexed into the U.S?
a)
1836
b)
1845
c)
1832
d)
1829
10.
What was Mirabeau Lamar's major contribution to Texas?
a)
Reducing Debt
b)
Land for public education & Universities
c)
Getting rid of the Native Americans
11.
Which president of the Republic of Texas favored annexation?
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Mirabeau Lamar
c)
Both
d)
Neither
12.
Who moved the capital of Texas from Houston to Austin?
a)
Polk
b)
Jefferson
c)
Lamar
d)
Sam Houston
13.
Who was the Navy Commander when President Houston called of the Navy?
a)
Chief Bowles
b)
Edwin Moore
c)
Davy Crockett
d)
William Travis
14.
Sam Houston held all of the following political positions EXCEPT
a)
Texas Army Commander
b)
President of the Republic
c)
Navy Commander
d)
United States Senator
15.
Which president of the Republic of Texas served as the Revolutionary Army commander during the Battle of San Jacinto?
a)
Mirabeau Lamar
b)
Anson Jones
c)
Sam Houston
d)
Stephen Austin
16.
Why did some of the Republic of Texas government NOT favor annexation to the U.S.?
a)
They wanted Texas to stay small
b)
They wanted to keep their own government
c)
They did want the U.S. debt
d)
They didn't want to become a slave state
17.
Why did many immigrants choose to migrate to Texas?
a)
slavery
b)
cheap land & mild climate
c)
harsh winters
d)
they just ended up there
18.
What is the correct order of presidents during the Republic of Texas?
a)
Houston, Lamar, Houston, Jones
b)
Houston, Houston, Lamar, Jones
c)
Houston, Lamar, Jones, Houston
d)
Houston, Jones, Lamar, Houston
19.
Which Republic of Texas president did not favor the Native Americans?
a)
Houston
b)
Lamar
c)
Jones
d)
Jefferson
20.
Who was the first country to recognize Texas as a Republic?
a)
Mexico
b)
Germany
c)
United States
d)
France
21.
Who was the first country to recognize Texas as a Republic?
a)
Mexico
b)
Germany
c)
United States
d)
France
22.
What major policy of Sam Houston did Mirabeau Lamar oppose?
a)
recognition of Texas as nation by Mexico
b)
the need to increase public debt
c)
the annexation of Texas by the United States
d)
the removal of the Native Americans from Texas
23.
What are public lands?
a)
property owned by the government instead of individuals
b)
property owned by individuals instead of the government
c)
an act of both houses of Congress that has the power of law
d)
the price paid for use of the borrowed money
24.
How did Houston attempt to solve the conflicts with Native Americans?
a)
by going to war with them
b)
by signing peace agreements with them
c)
by raiding their teepees
d)
by getting soldiers from US to fight for the Texans
25.
Who was the fourth president of the Republic of Texas that guided the joining of the U.S.?
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Anson Jones
d)
Mirabeau B. Lamar
26.
Leader of the Texas Rangers
a)
Jack Hayes
b)
Anson Jones
c)
Chief Bowles
d)
William Goyens
27.
Former run away slave that need to request to the Texas Senate that he stay in the Republic of Texas
a)
Chief Bowles
b)
Martin Luther King
c)
William Goyens
d)
Weston Lakes
28.
Texas had a huge debt because
a)
the revenue outweighed the expenditure
b)
the expenditure outweighed the revenue
29.
During his presidency Mirabeau Lamar actively pursued peaceful relations with the Native American groups living in Texas.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
The issue of public debt—the amount of money owed by the republic—was a challenge throughout the early years of the Texas Republic.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
The permanent capital chosen by the Texas Congress was built on the Colorado River at the eastern edge of the Hill Country and was named for Stephen F. Austin.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
second president of the Republic of Texas
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Mirabeau Lamar
c)
William Travis
d)
Jack Coffee Hays
33.
What events characterize the Revolution and Republic era in Texas history?
a)
exploration of Texas by Europeans, and Spanish conflict with Native Americans
b)
development of Texas as a Spanish colony and as a part of independent Mexico
c)
Texas independence from Mexico, and the presidencies of Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar
d)
Texas annexation by the United States, and Texas statehood
34.
Based on the map, why would the location of Austin draw criticism from Texans opposed to the site of the new, permanent capital of the republic?
a)
Austin was too far from the Gulf of Mexico and ports used for trading and by the Texas navy.
b)
Austin was too far from Houston, the original capital of the republic, making it difficult to move papers from the old capital to the new capital.
c)
Austin was too close to the disputed area with Mexico where it would be in danger of attacks from Mexico and Native Americans.
d)
Austin was too far from the U.S. for people who wanted the republic to be annexed by the U.S.
35.
Why was it difficult for Sam Houston to reach his goal of peaceful relations with Mexico during his second term of office?
a)
The Mexican army began the Archive War with Texas.
b)
The Mexican army twice invaded Texas and seized San Antonio.
c)
The Mexican army attacked the town of Mier in Texas.
d)
The Mexican army interfered with feuds in East Texas.
36.
What is the best title:
Eliminated government jobs
Signed treaties with Native Americans
Tried to move archives to Houston
Supported annexation
Eliminated government jobs
Signed treaties with Native Americans
Tried to move archives to Houston
Supported annexation
a)
Reasons Lamar won the Presidency
b)
Houston's efforts to solve issues facing the republic
37.
Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar and Anson Jones were...
a)
Presidents of the Republic of TX
b)
Leaders for TX Statehood
38.
What is significant about the year 1845?
a)
Texas was annexed into the US
b)
Mexico annexed part of TX
39.
What event was a result in the year 1836
a)
Texas Annexation
b)
Independence of Texas
40.
What is the purpose of the TX Bill of Rights?
a)
Protect individual liberties
b)
set up legislative committees
41.
The white man and the (Native American) cannot dwell in harmony together. Nature forbids it…I experience no difficulty in deciding on the proper policy to be pursued towards them. It is to push a rigorous (harsh) war against them…”
How does the speaker feel about Native Americans?
How does the speaker feel about Native Americans?
a)
He wanted them to leave because he believed the land belonged to white Texans
b)
He considered them inferior to the white people and sawno need for their existence
42.
What is the best title for the list:
Put TX into further debt
opposed annexation
served as Vice President and President of the Republic of TX
Put TX into further debt
opposed annexation
served as Vice President and President of the Republic of TX
a)
Policies of Lamar
b)
Actions of Houston's Administration
43.
"The Final Act of this great drama is now performed; the Republic of TX is no more"
Who made the statement above?
Who made the statement above?
a)
Houston
b)
Lamar
44.
Which country refused to recognize Texas' independence?
a)
Mexico
b)
US
45.
What is the best title for the list:
Public school system
Help with debt
Family ties
Military protection
Postal service
Sound Money system
Public school system
Help with debt
Family ties
Military protection
Postal service
Sound Money system
a)
advantages of remaining the Republic of Texas
b)
benefits of joining the US
46.
“My brothers: The path between us…has become white…the sun gives light to our footsteps…Let the war-whoop be no more heard in our prairie — let songs of joy be heard upon our hills. In our valleys let there be laughter and in our wigwams let the voices of our women and children be heard…and when our warriors meet together, let them {have} peace and be happy.” — Sam Houston
What does Sam Houston hope to achieve?
What does Sam Houston hope to achieve?
a)
He wants peace with Native Americans
b)
He wants all American Indians removed from TX
47.
Views on Annexation of Texas to the U.S.
Speaker 1: Texas has a weak economy and needs the help of the U.S.
Speaker 2: I am proud to be a citizen of the Republic of Texas.
Speaker 3: Texas will lose prestige and recognition from other nations if it becomes part of the U.S.
Speaker 4: Texas is strong and has a great future on its own.
Which speaker is most likely in favor of annexation?
Speaker 1: Texas has a weak economy and needs the help of the U.S.
Speaker 2: I am proud to be a citizen of the Republic of Texas.
Speaker 3: Texas will lose prestige and recognition from other nations if it becomes part of the U.S.
Speaker 4: Texas is strong and has a great future on its own.
Which speaker is most likely in favor of annexation?
a)
1
b)
4
48.
The US was reluctant to recognize TX as a separate nation in order to avoid conflict with Mexico. What event was delayed due to this issue?
a)
TX Revolution
b)
Annexation of TX
49.
What did the Mier expedition demonstrate about the relationship between Texas and Mexico?
a)
Texas wanted to annex Mexico
b)
Relations between Texas and Mexico were still tense
50.
This famous Texas Ranger formed many of the traditions associated with the Texas Rangers today. He was appointed a captain of the Rangers and proved himself to be a fearless fighter and a good leader of men. He often mixed Anglos, Hispanics, and Indians into his Ranger companies and engaged in battles and skirmishes with the Comanche and other hostile Indian tribes.
a)
Edwin W Moore
b)
Jose Antonio Navarro
51.
· Sam Houston allow the Cherokees 1.5 million acres of land in East Texas.
· The Republic of Texas refused to ratify the treaty and declared it null and void.
· Lamar ordered the Cherokee tribe to leave Texas against the wishes of Sam Houston.
· Led his warriors in the last battle between the Texas Cavalry and the Cherokees.
The above list best describes which significant Native American?
· The Republic of Texas refused to ratify the treaty and declared it null and void.
· Lamar ordered the Cherokee tribe to leave Texas against the wishes of Sam Houston.
· Led his warriors in the last battle between the Texas Cavalry and the Cherokees.
The above list best describes which significant Native American?
a)
Chief Bowles
b)
Sitting Bull
52.
This significant Texan is often given credit for helping negotiate a treaty with Sam Houston that kept the Cherokees friendly and from getting involved with the conflict between the Texans and the Mexicans in the war for independence.
a)
Willam Goyens
b)
Chief Bowles
53.
During his presidency Mirabeau Lamar actively pursued peaceful relations with the Native American groups living in Texas.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
The issue of public debt—the amount of money owed by the republic—was a challenge throughout the early years of the Texas Republic.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
Why did the state of Texas write a constitution?
a)
it separated them from Mexico
b)
it gave Texas a form of government
c)
it allowed them to join the U.S.
d)
It made the Native Americans stay away
56.
The Govenor is the chief officer of what branch of government in the Texas Constitution?
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
Bill of Rights
57.
Which branch of government interprets laws?
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
Bill of Rights
58.
The population of the state of Texas was located in which region?
a)
Mountain and Basins
b)
The Great Plains
c)
The North Central Region
d)
Coastal Plains
59.
Growing cities in Texas during early statehood were located where?
a)
Huts
b)
Ports along the Texas Coast
c)
Adobe houses in west Texas
d)
Ranches in the Texas Panhandle
60.
Who set aside land for public schools and was known as the "Father of Education?"
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Anson Jones
d)
Mirabeau B. Lamar
61.
What was the main purpose of the Texas Rangers?
a)
To patrol towns
b)
fight off American Indians
c)
expand borders
d)
negotiate with Mexico
62.
Who was the first and third president of the Republic of Texas?
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Anson Jones
d)
Mirabeau B. Lamar
63.
How did president Mirabeau Lamar increase the debt of the Republic of Texas?
a)
Recruiting a larger army
b)
creating a navy to fight off Native Americans
c)
Fighting other countries
d)
Building an empire
64.
Who was the Vice President of the Republic of Texas?
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Sam Houston
c)
George Washington
d)
Lorenzo de Zavala
65.
hero of the Battle of Salado Creek in which the Texans defeated the Mexican army after the Mexicans had taken San Antonio
a)
James Pinckne Henderson
b)
Edwin W. Moore
c)
Jack Coffee Hays
d)
Vicente Córdova
66.
commander of the Texas navy
a)
George Washington
b)
James Pinckney Henderson
c)
Jack Coffee Hays
d)
Edwin W. Moore
67.
Which sequence correctly describes conflicts between the Republic of Texas and Mexico during the administrations of Mirabeau Lamar and Sam Houston?
a)
Santa Fe Expedition → Córdova Rebellion → Mier Expedition → Battle of Salado Creek
b)
Córdova Rebellion → Battle of Salado Creek → Mier Expedition → Santa Fe Expedition
c)
Battle of Salado Creek → Mier Expedition → Santa Fe Expedition → Córdova Rebellion
d)
Córdova Rebellion → Santa Fe Expedition → Battle of Salado Creek → Mier Expedition
68.
What was the cause of unrest in East Texas during Sam Houston’s second term of office?
a)
frontier raids by the Comanche
b)
feuds between the Regulators and the Moderators
c)
fighting among the residents of Houston and Columbia over the location of the capital
d)
riots in Galveston over Sam Houston’s plan to sell the Texas navy
69.
The process of one country taking over part or all of another
a)
annexation
b)
foreign policy
c)
Manifest Destiny
d)
Public Lands
70.
A government's plans to deal with issues happening outside of the country
a)
Foreign Policy
b)
Domestic Policy
71.
A government's plans to deal with issues inside of the country
a)
Foreign Policy
b)
Domestic Policy
72.
Property owned by a government rather than an individual
a)
Joint Resolution
b)
Annexation
c)
Archives
d)
Public Lands
73.
The income of a government from taxation, customs, or other sources
a)
Diplomat
b)
Archives
c)
Revenue
d)
Public Lands
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