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WorksheetsRepublic of Texas VIP and VOcabulary
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who was Sam Houston?
a)
His images is used for Uncle Sam.
b)
A scary crazy man.
c)
Became the first president of the Republic of Texas.
d)
A stylish popular man with a bowtie.
2.
What does Debt mean?
a)
Adding money to my mom's credit card.
b)
Something owed to another.
c)
When the government gives a refund.
d)
The name Deb with a T added.
3.
What does Republic mean?
a)
To do things my way.
b)
A political party.
c)
A governmant in which the people elect representatives to make government decisions.
d)
The cornerstone of democracy, so we can choose crazy people to do crazy things.
4.
Who was Mirabeau Lamar?
a)
The "Father of Texas".
b)
The most popular man in Texas.
c)
Was in charge of the Texas Navy.
d)
known as “The Father of Texas Education”.
5.
Who was Chief Bowles?
a)
A scary Mexican governor that tried to take over Texas.
b)
A stylish fellow.
c)
Led the Cherokee people in the “Trail of Tears” OR known as “The Bold Hunter”
d)
Was known for his many great travels.
6.
Who was Anson Jones?
a)
Elected President of the Republic of TX in 1844
b)
He was the last Governor of Texas.
c)
He died while trying to become the Secretary of State.
d)
Was the first US president from Texas.
7.
Who was William Goyens?
a)
A man in an awesome hat.
b)
Given credit for negotiating a treaty that kept Cherokees friendly and from getting involved with the conflict between the Texans and the Mexicans in the war for independence.
c)
painted all his clothing white so that his mustache would really stand out along with the other features of his face.
d)
He was the seventh President of Texas.
8.
Who was Mary Maverick?
a)
She painted the Alamo red.
b)
She traveled all over the United States trying to get more people to move to Texas so that everything would be bigger and better in Texas.
c)
She became a prominent member of the SA Historical Society and the Daughters of the Republic of TX. OR painted a watercolor sketch of the Alamo which is thought to be the first painting of the mission.
d)
A very sweet old lady.
9.
Who was Jose Antonio Navarro?
a)
He was the sole Hispanic delegate to the Convention of 1845
b)
He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.
c)
He was the only Texan to run for President of Mexico.
d)
The first man in Texas to slick his hair back.
10.
Who was Edwin W. Moore?
a)
He was the first Civil War General from Texas.
b)
He voted against Texas becoming a state.
c)
He blackmailed Sam Houston.
d)
Commander of the Texas Navy
11.
Who was Jack Coffee Hays?
a)
known as a famous Texas Ranger.
b)
Was the first professional baseball player in Texas.
c)
A really mean man.
d)
A man who imported coffee to Texas.
12.
What is Annexation?
a)
the adding and subtracting of people, places, and things.
b)
trying to be patriotic.
c)
the incorporating of a country or territory into another country or territory.
13.
What does Elect mean?
a)
to select for an office by voting.
b)
making a choice to be cool.
c)
asking for a job.
14.
What does Appoint mean?
a)
pointing at someone.
b)
trying to reason with someone to see your side.
c)
to name for an office, position, ect.
15.
What does Manifest Destiny mean?
a)
The belief that the USA should reach the Pacific Ocean.
b)
Wagons are important.
c)
Steal land from other places.
d)
Everyone should be a cowboy.
16.
What is Revenue?
a)
Money that the Government collects.
b)
Refunds that we receive from the Government.
c)
saying/doing venue again.
17.
What does Joint Resolution mean?
a)
being resolute to make your arms move.
b)
a statement from both houses of a legislature that has the force of law.
c)
Saying something that others will agree with.
d)
Making a speech to Congress.
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