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The Republic of Texas

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was Anson Jones?

a)

He was the first president of Texas.

b)

He was the last president of Texas.

c)

He was the first vice president of Texas.

d)

He was a general in the Texas revolution.

2.

Who was David G. Burnet?

a)

He was the first elected president of Texas.

b)

The was the last president of Texas.

c)

He was the temporary president of Texas.

d)

He supported Texas public schools.

3.

Who was Sam Houston?

a)

He was the commander of the Mexican army.

b)

He was vice president of Texas.

c)

He was the son of General John Houston.

d)

He was governor of Tennessee, a general in the Texian army, a U.S. Congressman, and President of Texas.

4.

Who was Mirabeau B. Lamar?

a)

He was a president of Texas and the father of Texas education.

b)

He was a U.S. Congressman.

c)

He was a defender of the Alamo.

d)

He was the vice president of Texas.

5.

Why did The Republic of Texas have so much debt?

a)

It had borrowed money to build farms.

b)

It had borrowed money to pay for the war.

c)

It had borrowed money to build businesses.

d)

It had borrowed money to build cattle ranches.

6.

What were some reasons The Republic of Texas worried about safety?

a)

American Indians and settlers had land disputes.

b)

Mexico might attack again.

c)

There was no money to pay for a strong army.

d)

All of these.

7.

Where was the first capital of The Republic of Texas?

a)

Columbia

b)

Houston

c)

Austin

d)

San Antonio

8.

What was the name of the special force set up to protect the Texas frontier?

a)

The Texas Army

b)

The Texas Rough Riders

c)

The Texas Rangers

d)

The Texas Judges

9.

About how many people moved to Texas each year in the 1840s?

a)

4000

b)

5000

c)

6000

d)

7000

10.

What symbol was chosen to represent Texas on its flag?

a)

The yellow rose of Texas

b)

The Lone Star

c)

The Mockingbird

d)

The bluebonnet