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Republic of Texas

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who was the first ELECTED president of Texas?
a)
Burnet
b)
Houston
c)
Lamar
d)
Jones
2.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1832
b)
1836
c)
1845
d)
1860
3.
Which treaty ended the Texas Revolution?
a)
Velasco
b)
Paris
c)
Versailles
d)
Guadalupe-Hidalgo
4.

Manifest Destiny refers to:

a)

War with Mexico

b)

The expansion of slavery

c)

America's territorial expansion

d)

Texas independence from Mexico

5.
Why did Mexico refuse to acknowledge the Treaties of Velasco?
a)
The Mexican government had executed Santa Anna.
b)
They felt Santa Anna only signed them because he feared for his life.
c)
Velasco was an enemy of the Mexican Army.
d)
There was no Treaty of Velasco
6.
As president of Texas, why did Sam Houston want to downsize the military and the government?
a)
He knew Texas was not going to be attacked by any enemies.
b)
Most of the people in the government did not like Sam Houston.
c)
He wanted to reduce the public debt.
d)
Because Lamar wanted to reduce the size of Texas.
7.
What problems did every president of Texas face?
a)
Problems with American Indians
b)
Large public debt
c)
Problems with Mexico
d)
All answers correct
8.
What was established to protect Texans from Indian & Mexican attacks? John 'Jack' Coffee Hays was a leader among them.
a)
Texas Navy
b)
Texas Army
c)
Texas Rangers
d)
Santa Fe Expedition Leader
9.
What was a popular belief in the U.S. during the early 1800's that the country will expand its boundaries to the Pacific Ocean?
a)
Annexation
b)
Archives
c)
Republic
d)
Manifest Destiny
10.
Who was the 1st elected President of the Republic of Texas?
a)
David G. Burnett
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Mirabeau B. Lamar
d)
Anson Jones
11.
What was the main duty of the Texas Rangers?
a)
To protect Texas from Indian Raids
b)
To help establish annexation into the United States
c)
To help protect Eastern Texas from American settlers
12.
What were two of the major reasons why the United States did not want to annex Texas into the U.S?
a)
A war with Mexico could occur and slavery
b)
debt and no resources in Texas
c)
slavery and certain individual rights were not given
13.
What was the leading reason why Texas was annexed into the United States?
a)
The belief of Manifest Destiny encouraged annexation
b)
Anson Jones agreed to submit to President Polk's demands 
c)
American settlers migrated to Texas due to findings of oil and gold
14.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
a)
Being popular in the world
b)
People voting and having a say in the governments decisions
c)
People voting
d)
The act of the 20th admendment and it’s rules.
15.
Why is Popular Sovereignty important?
a)
 The rights and liberties of the citizens are not fully protected by national or international standards
b)
It gives woman the right to vote
c)
It shows people how they vote and why they vote for congress
d)
Our rights have the right to vote and choose the person we want running our country
16.
Rule by the people
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Popular Solution
c)
Popular Voting
d)
Voting Sovereignty
17.
"We the People of the United States…"
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicanism
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of Powers
18.
"Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicanism
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of Powers
19.
The principle that "people rule"
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Power of Government
c)
Federalism
20.
The principle that "people rule"
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Power of Government
c)
Federalism
21.

3.From whom did the Rangers protect the first Texas citizens?

a)

the United States

b)

the Mexicans

c)

the Indians

d)

the army

22.
Sam Houston attempted to get Texas out of debt and downsize the military by-
a)
Selling government land to foreign countries 
b)
Terminating the Texas Navy
c)
Eliminating the Texas Rangers
d)
Establishing banks in every town
23.
Sam Houston attempted to get Texas out of debt and downsize the military by-
a)
Selling government land to foreign countries 
b)
Terminating the Texas Navy
c)
Eliminating the Texas Rangers
d)
Establishing banks in every town
24.
Sam Houston pushed for annexation of Texas because-
a)
He wanted to be President of the United States
b)
He thought it would allow the Texans and Cherokee to resolve their differences 
c)
He feared that other European countries were plotting against Texas
d)
He thought it would help solve our problems with debt and settle our dispute with Mexico
25.
Why was the US reluctant to annex Texas?
a)
They feared war with Mexico and we would be a slave 
b)
Americans thought Texas should rejoin with Mexico
c)
The US was overcrowded and didn't want any more new territories
d)
The US feared war with Texas and didn't want another free state
26.
What was the main duty of the Texas Rangers?
a)
To protect Texas from Indian Raids
b)
To help establish annexation into the United States
c)
To help protect Eastern Texas from American settlers
27.
Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Battle of the Alamo
c)
Goliad Massacre
d)
Battle of San Jacinto
28.
No more U. S. Immigration, no more slaves, custom duties (tax) charged on U. S. imports.
a)
Mier y Teran Report
b)
Stephen F. Austin Arrest
c)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
d)
Law of April 6, 1830
29.
Fill in the blank-The law of April 6, 1830, made it illegal to bring ___________ to Texas. 
a)
Anglos
b)
Africans
c)
Slaves
d)
Mexicans
30.
The law of April 6, 1830 stopped immigration from what country? 
a)
Europe
b)
Mexico
c)
United States
d)
Spain
31.
Which battle does the term "COME AND TAKE IT" come from?
a)
Battle of San Jacinto
b)
Battle of Medina
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of the Alamo
32.

Travis was sent to secure which famous mission/fort?

a)

Concepcion

b)

San Jose

c)

San Juan

d)

The Alamo

33.
Where is the location of the Alamo?
a)
Santa Anna, Texas
b)
San Angelo, Texas
c)
San Felipe, Texas
d)
San Antonio, Texas
34.

As legend has it, I drew a line in the sand asking for men who would give their lives for freedom. I also sent a letter asking for more help in the battle. Who am I?

a)

William Travis

b)

Santa Ana

c)

Stephen Austin

d)

Juan Seguin

35.

Why is The Alamo significant?

a)

It was the last battle of the Revolution

b)

It inspired Texans to fight harder

c)

It was the first battle of the Revolution

d)

It gave Texas its independence

36.
What battle cry would rally the Texans after the defeat at the Alamo? 
a)
Freedom is so close
b)
Remember the Alamo
c)
Victory or Death! 
d)
I give up!
37.

Which Texan commander surrendered his army at the Battle of Coleto Creek and was later executed in the Goliad Massacre?

a)

James Fannin

b)

Sam Houston

c)

William B. Travis

d)

Stephen F. Austin

38.

At what battle did the Texans taunt the Mexican army with a flag that said "Come and Take It"? [hint: this battle showed the Texans that they COULD beat the Mexican army and that they COULD win independence]

a)

the Battle of Gonzales

b)

the Battle of the Alamo

c)

the Battle of Coleto

d)

the Battle of San Antonio

39.
This was the last battle of the Texas Revolution
a)
The Alamo
b)
Gonzales
c)
San Jacinto
d)
Goliad Massacre
40.
Which battle did Sam Houston lead?
a)
Gonzales
b)
Coleto Creek
c)
Goliad Massacre
d)
San Jacinto
41.
"Remember the Alamo" and "Remember Goliad" were shouted at which battle?
a)
San Jacinto
b)
Gonzales
c)
San Antonio de Bexar
d)
Battle of Goliad
42.

To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World—


Fellow Citizens & compatriots—


I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna — I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man — The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken — I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls — I shall never surrender or retreat.


—Letter from the Alamo, February 24, 1836


The letter above was intended to-------

a)

notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight

b)

inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

c)

warn Sam Houston that Santa Anna’s army was approaching him

d)

advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate

43.

The Law of April 6, 1830

stopped immigration from the United States used generous land grants to encourage Mexican and European families to come to Texas placed customs duties on goods made in foreign nations


Which is the MOST likely reason this law was an important link in the chain of events leading to the Texas Revolution?

a)

It stopped colonies from growing.

b)

It enabled the Mexican government to interfere in the lives of Texas colonists.

c)

It made the Texas colonists suspicious of one another.

d)

It threatened the prosperity of the Texas colonies.

44.

The Texas Constitution reflects the democratic principle of popular sovereignty

by —

a)

guaranteeing the individual rights of citizens

b)

providing for the election of government officials

c)

describing the powers of the state agencies

d)

establishing three branches of government

45.

A major focus of Houston’s administration in the newly formed Republic of Texas was —

a)

resettling Texans away from the border with Mexico

b)

paying debts from fighting the revolution

c)

planning annexation by the United States

d)

writing a constitution for Texas

46.

All of the following events took place during the Revolutionary era EXCEPT-

a)

Col. Travis is given command of the Alamo

b)

Stephen F. Austin' letter to Santa Anna

c)

the beginning of the Mexican War

d)

Sam Houston selected as leader of the Texas Army

47.

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

a)

It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.

b)

It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.

c)

It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.

d)

It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.

48.

Which of the following was an EARLY problem faced by the Republic of Texas?

a)

no access to trade

b)

lack of leadership

c)

interference by U.S. military

d)

lack of recognition as a nation by other countries

49.

Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?

a)

Coastal Plains

b)

Great Plains

c)

Mountains and Basins

d)

Central Plains

50.

Sam Houston opposed building a navy for Texas because he thought it would-

a)

curb trade on the Caribbean Sea

b)

heighten tensions with Mexico

c)

anger the United States

d)

drain Texas' finances

51.

Which of the following correctly lists these events in order, from earliest to most recent?

I. Battle of the Alamo

II. Battle of San Jacinto

III. Battle of Gonzales

IV. Goliad Massacre

a)

III, I, IV, II

b)

III,IV, I, II

c)

III, I, II, IV

d)

II, I, IV, III

52.

Which of the following correctly lists these events in order, from earliest to most recent?

I. Battle of the Alamo

II. Battle of San Jacinto

III. Battle of Gonzales

IV. Goliad Massacre

a)

III, I, IV, II

b)

III,IV, I, II

c)

III, I, II, IV

d)

II, I, IV, III

53.

To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World—


Fellow Citizens & compatriots—


I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna — I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man — The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken — I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls — I shall never surrender or retreat.


—Letter from the Alamo, February 24, 1836


The letter above was intended to-------

a)

notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight

b)

inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo

c)

warn Sam Houston that Santa Anna’s army was approaching him

d)

advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate

54.

The Law of April 6, 1830

stopped immigration from the United States used generous land grants to encourage Mexican and European families to come to Texas placed customs duties on goods made in foreign nations


Which is the MOST likely reason this law was an important link in the chain of events leading to the Texas Revolution?

a)

It stopped colonies from growing.

b)

It enabled the Mexican government to interfere in the lives of Texas colonists.

c)

It made the Texas colonists suspicious of one another.

d)

It threatened the prosperity of the Texas colonies.

55.

A major focus of Houston’s administration in the newly formed Republic of Texas was —

a)

resettling Texans away from the border with Mexico

b)

paying debts from fighting the revolution

c)

planning annexation by the United States

d)

writing a constitution for Texas

56.

All of the following events took place during the Revolutionary era EXCEPT-

a)

Col. Travis is given command of the Alamo

b)

Stephen F. Austin' letter to Santa Anna

c)

the beginning of the Mexican War

d)

Sam Houston selected as leader of the Texas Army

57.

How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?

a)

It motivated the United States to support the independence of Texas.

b)

It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.

c)

It showed the Mexican government that the Texas army was well armed and equipped.

d)

It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army.

58.

Most of the battles of the Texas Revolution were fought in which area of the map?

a)

Coastal Plains

b)

Great Plains

c)

Mountains and Basins

d)

Central Plains

59.

Sam Houston opposed building a navy for Texas because he thought it would-

a)

curb trade on the Caribbean Sea

b)

heighten tensions with Mexico

c)

anger the United States

d)

drain Texas' finances

60.

Which of the following correctly lists these events in order, from earliest to most recent?

I. Battle of the Alamo

II. Battle of San Jacinto

III. Battle of Gonzales

IV. Goliad Massacre

a)

III, I, IV, II

b)

III,IV, I, II

c)

III, I, II, IV

d)

II, I, IV, III

61.

Which of the following correctly lists these events in order, from earliest to most recent?

I. Battle of the Alamo

II. Battle of San Jacinto

III. Battle of Gonzales

IV. Goliad Massacre

a)

III, I, IV, II

b)

III,IV, I, II

c)

III, I, II, IV

d)

II, I, IV, III

62.

All of the following events took place during the Revolutionary era EXCEPT-

a)

Col. Travis is given command of the Alamo

b)

Stephen F. Austin' letter to Santa Anna

c)

the beginning of the Mexican War

d)

Sam Houston selected as leader of the Texas Army

63.

A major focus of Houston’s administration in the newly formed Republic of Texas was —

a)

resettling Texans away from the border with Mexico

b)

paying debts from fighting the revolution

c)

planning annexation by the United States

d)

writing a constitution for Texas

64.

The Law of April 6, 1830

stopped immigration from the United States used generous land grants to encourage Mexican and European families to come to Texas placed customs duties on goods made in foreign nations


Which is the MOST likely reason this law was an important link in the chain of events leading to the Texas Revolution?

a)

It stopped colonies from growing.

b)

It enabled the Mexican government to interfere in the lives of Texas colonists.

c)

It made the Texas colonists suspicious of one another.

d)

It threatened the prosperity of the Texas colonies.

65.

The Texas Constitution reflects the democratic principle of popular sovereignty

by —

a)

guaranteeing the individual rights of citizens

b)

providing for the election of government officials

c)

describing the powers of the state agencies

d)

establishing three branches of government

66.

Sam Houston opposed building a navy for Texas because he thought it would-

a)

curb trade on the Caribbean Sea

b)

heighten tensions with Mexico

c)

anger the United States

d)

drain Texas' finances

67.

All of the following events took place during the Revolutionary era EXCEPT-

a)

Col. Travis is given command of the Alamo

b)

Stephen F. Austin' letter to Santa Anna

c)

the beginning of the Mexican War

d)

Sam Houston selected as leader of the Texas Army

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