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Revolution and Republic of Texas

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

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Class
Date
1.

Manifest Destiny refers to:

a)

War with Mexico

b)

The expansion of slavery

c)

America's territorial expansion

d)

Texas independence from Mexico

2.

Annexation is:

a)

The process of one country taking over all or part of another country

b)

The process of one state leaving a country

c)

America's plan to reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific

d)

Always a hostile takeover of someone else's land

3.

Foreign policy is:

a)

A government's plan to deal with issues INSIDE a country

b)

A government's plan to deal with issues OUTSIDE a country

4.

Domestic policy is:

a)

A government's plan to deal with issues INSIDE a country

b)

A government's plan to deal with issues OUTSIDE a country

5.

An example of a FOREIGN POLICY is:

a)

Houston's plan to make peace with the natives

b)

Lamar's plan to remove the natives

c)

Houston's plan to reduce the size of the army

d)

Houston's plan to ignore all of Mexico's attacks

6.

An example of a DOMESTIC POLICY is:

a)

Lamar's plan to offer Mexico $5 million to leave the RoT alone

b)

Houston's negotiations with America for annexation

c)

Lamar's plan to expand the RoT to the west

d)

Lamar's plan to remove all natives from RoT

7.

Why was Sam Houston most likely elected President of the RoT instead of SFA or Lamar?

a)

SFA didn't fight in the Revolution

b)

Lamar was unknown in Texas

c)

Sam Houston was a war hero

d)

Most people believed SFA was a coward

8.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the US denied annexation to the US:

a)

Large public debt

b)

It would unbalance slave and free states in the US

c)

America was no longer interested in Manifest Destiny

d)

It would cause a war with Mexico

9.

Which President would have said the following: "The white man and the red man can not dwell in harmony together as nature forbids it."

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Mirabeau Lamar

10.

Money that a government collects is called:

a)

Public debt

b)

Revenue

c)

Joint Resolution

d)

Domestic Policy

11.

Houston moved the capital to:

a)

Waterloo

b)

Austin

c)

Washington on the Brazos

d)

Houston

12.

Houston's foreign policy for dealing with Mexico was to:

a)

avoid/ignore all conflicts

b)

send an army to the border to keep Mexico out

c)

ask the American army to help

d)

negotiate with Santa Anna for peace

13.

Lamar was against annexation by the US because:

a)

He believed the RoT would become a great empire

b)

He was angry at America for not helping more in the Texas Revolution

14.

Lamar moved the capital to Waterloo (Austin) because:

a)

it was more central and he hoped to grow the RoT west

b)

To make Sam Houston mad

c)

to be closer to the natives to fight and remove them from the RoT

d)

to honor SFA

15.

Which President of the RoT increased the size of the army and created a navy?

a)

Houston

b)

Lamar

16.

Which President increased taxes, cut government spending and got rid of the army?

a)

Houston

b)

Lamar

17.
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
18.
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
19.
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.
20.
How could Texans have calmed the fears of Americans who didn’t want annexation of Texas?
a)
By reducing the number of American immigrants in Texas.
b)
By ending slavery in Texas.
c)
By electing Mirabeau B. Lamar president.
d)
By forcing residents of Texas to speak Spanish.
21.
Why is Mirabeau B. Lamar known as the “Father of Texas Education”?
a)
He persuaded Congress to set aside acreage for public schools in each county.
b)
Because he was a college professor.
c)
He forced all Texas residents to pay a school tax for each child in the family.
d)
His father was the president of Harvard.
22.
How did the Santa Fe Expedition increase tensions between Texas and Mexico?
a)
Mexico was mad because Lamar had ordered troops to cross the Rio Grande to pursue Mexican forces. 
b)
The Mexican government attempted to take over Santa Fe.
c)
Lamar sent troops to secure land in the New Mexico territory.
d)
Mexican forces teamed with Cherokee to attack Texans.
23.
How were men chosen for execution in the Mier Expedition?
a)
They were all executed.
b)
Only officers were executed.
c)
Those who carried loaded weapons were executed.
d)
They drew beans out of a mug and those with black beans were executed.
24.
How did the Mier Expedition back up Sam Houston’s claim that the city of Austin was vulnerable to attacks?
a)
Because Austin was attacked during the Mier Expedition.
b)
Because the Mier Expedition resulted from the capture of hostages from San Antonio by Mexican troops, only about 80 miles from Austin.
c)
Because the Archives War resulted from Mexican troops attacking the Texas Government.
d)
Because American Indians had attacked Austin numerous times before it became the capital.
25.
What event caused the Texas capital to remain in Austin?
a)
The Santa Fe Expedition
b)
The Cordova Rebellion
c)
The Archives War
d)
The Battle of Walker's Creek
26.
What was significant about the Battle of Walker’s Creek?
a)
Led by Sam Houston, it was first time Texans defeated the Cherokee.
b)
Led by Jack Coffee Hayes, it was the first time an entire Ranger company used colt revolvers in combat.
c)
Samuel Maverick led a Ranger company against Mexican raiders.
d)
It was the first time Comanche used Henry Repeaters in battle.
27.
As president of Texas, why did Dr. Anson Jones say, “The Republic of Texas is no more.”  on Feb. 19th, 1846?
a)
That was the day Texas was annexed and became the 28th state in the United States of America.
b)
That was the day Mexican forces defeated Texas forces at the Rio Grande.
c)
Great Britain had finally taken Texas as a protectorate.
d)
That was the day that Texas became known as Coahuila y Tejas.
28.
How did the Treaty of Velasco contribute to the Mexican War?
a)
The Treaty of Velasco called for Mexican forces to attack Texas in the event that Polk became president of the United States.
b)
The Treaty of Velasco allowed Mexican troops to cross the Rio Grande without fault.
c)
The Treaty of Velasco placed the Texas border at the Rio Grande and Mexico refused to honor it.
d)
Pancho Villa had signed the Treaty of Velasco and refused to honor it.
29.

The amount of money a nation's government owes.

a)

Public debt

b)

Public Land

c)

Frontier

d)

Redbacks

30.

Stored official government documents and records.

a)

Archives

b)

Redbacks

c)

Revenue

d)

Cabinet

31.

A statement passed by both houses of a legislature that has the force of law.

a)

Joint Resolution

b)

Frontier

c)

Revenue

d)

Cabinet

32.

Land owned by the government.

a)

Public Land

b)

Homestead

c)

Archives

d)

Public Debt

33.

Paper money issued during the Lamar presidency to help resolve the Republic's large debt.

a)

Redbacks

b)

Revenue

c)

Expenditure

d)

Frontier

34.

Undeveloped land that lies beyond the border of of settled territory.

a)

Frontier

b)

Public Land

c)

Homestead

d)

Cabinet

35.

A family home and its surrounding lands.

a)

Homestead

b)

Public Land

c)

Revenue

d)

Cabinet

36.
Who was the 2nd elected President of the Republic of Texas?
a)
David G. Burnett
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Mirabeau B. Lamar
d)
Anson Jones
37.
Who was the last President of the Republic of Texas?
a)
David G. Burnett
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Mirabeau B. Lamar
d)
Anson Jones
38.
This event in 1838, during Sam Houston's term, resulted in an increased distrust of Tejanos & Indians in Texas.
a)
Council House Fight
b)
Cordova Rebellion
c)
Mier Expedition
d)
Santa Fe Expedition
39.
This event, made memorable by the drawing of black & white beans, occurred when Texas soldiers invaded a small Mexican town across the Rio Grande.
a)
Council House Fight
b)
Santa Fe Expedition
c)
Cordova Rebellion
d)
Mier Expediton
40.
Under President Lamar, this meeting with the Comanche tribe in San Antonio resulted in many deaths.  This also increased the number of Indian raids on Anglo settlements.
a)
Council House Fight
b)
Santa Fe Expedition
c)
Cordova Rebellion
d)
Mier Expedition
41.
This effort to enforce the Rio Grande as the border between Texas & Mexico & establish trade with settlements was a failure that resulted in prison time for many Texas soldiers.
a)
Council House Fight
b)
Santa Fe Expedition
c)
Cordova Rebellion
d)
Mier Expedition
42.
What was the paper money issued during Lamar's presidency to help resolve the Republic of Texas' large debt?
a)
Archives
b)
Tariff
c)
Redbacks
d)
Annexation
43.
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
44.
Who was a Cherokee Chief that was killed when Lamar ordered all Cherokee out of Texas?
a)
Jose Antonio Navarro
b)
Chief Bowles
c)
Vicente Cordova
d)
Matilda Lockhart
45.
What President of the Republic of Texas is associated with getting Texas in the most debt?
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Mirabeau B. Lamar
c)
Anson Jones
46.
When Texas was annexed into the U.S. what state number did it become?
a)
31st
b)
27th
c)
38th
d)
28th
47.
What President of the Republic of Texas was in office when Texas was annexed into the U.S.?
a)
David G. Burnett
b)
Mirabeau B. Lamar
c)
Anson Jones
d)
Sam Houston
48.
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
49.
Who recorded in a diary many of the important events during the Republic of Texas years?
a)
Matilda Lockhart
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Mirabeau B. Lamar
d)
Mary Maverick
50.
What year did Texas get annexed into the United States?
a)
1718
b)
1821
c)
1836
d)
1845
51.
Why did many people move to the Republic of Texas?
a)
To help fight Santa Anna
b)
They were angry about the Alamo
c)
For better economic opportunities & land
d)
Because they wanted to become Catholic
52.
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
53.
What do David Burnet, Anson Jones, Mirabeau Lamar, and Sam Houston all have in common?
a)
All were born in Texas
b)
All fought as soldiers in the Texas Revolution
c)
All served as Presidents of Texas
d)
All hated Native Americans
54.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1832
b)
1836
c)
1845
d)
1860
55.
Which treaty ended the Texas Revolution?
a)
Velasco
b)
Paris
c)
Versailles
d)
Guadalupe-Hidalgo
56.
Which man helped fight for Texas independence and later fought for Tejano rights in Texas?
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Jose Antonio Navarro
c)
Edwin Moore
d)
Jack C. Hays
57.

Which of the following was NOT a reason Texas fought against Santa Anna

a)

He demanded that Texans pay taxes on U.S. goods.

b)

He wanted more power than the Constitution gave him.

c)

He was not elected fairly.

d)

He sent troops into Texas.

58.

What early battle gave Texans the courage to start a revolution?

a)

The Battle of the Alamo

b)

March on San Antonio

c)

Battle of Hastings

d)

Battle of Gonzales

59.

Which battle had a flag with “Come and Get It” printed on the front?

a)

Gonzales

b)

Goliad

c)

Alamo

d)

San Jacinto

60.

Why was the convention of 1836 an important meeting?

a)

because it took place in Washington-on-the-Brazos

b)

because Santa Anna had arrived in San Antonio

c)

because the leaders declared Texas independent of Mexico

d)

because Goerge C. Childress was in charge of writing the declaration.

61.

Why did Santa Anna and his soldiers enter the Alamo on March 6, 1836

a)

to sign a treaty

b)

to defeat the Texas army and stop the revolution.

c)

to offer to give part of Mexico to Texas

d)

to inaugurate a new president.

62.

What became the battle cry of Sam Houston's troops?

a)

No rendirse muchachos!

b)

Fight for Texas, Boys!

c)

Don't Forget Texas!

d)

Remember the Alamo!

63.

What does the San Jacinto Monument represent to Texans?

a)

It is a tribute to the people who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.

b)

It represents Texans killed at the Alamo and Goliad

c)

It marks the first time Texans struck gold.

d)

it is a reminder of the Texans' victory in the last battle of the Texas Revolution

64.

Which of the following was NOT an agreement in the Treaty of Velasco?

a)

Mexico would stop the fighting against Texas

b)

Texas would be allowed to join the United States

c)

Mexico would remove all its forces from Texas.

d)

Texas would exchange prisoners of war with Mexico.

65.

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

a)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Sam Houston

d)

Erastus 'Deaf' Smith

66.
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
67.
This document informed the Mexican President that U.S. influence was stronger in Texas than Mexican influence. This led to Law of April 6, 1830.
a)
Mier y Teran Report
b)
Stephen F. Austin Arrest
c)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
d)
Fredonian Rebellion
68.
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
69.
Mexican Government sent this man to investigate the conditions in northern Texas 
a)
Hayden Edwards
b)
Mier y Teran 
c)
Sam Houston 
d)
Stephen F Austin 
70.
Anahuac settlers gathered at this place and drafted a set of resolutions to Mexico
a)
Turtle Bayou Resolution
b)
Fredonian Rebellion 
c)
Conflict at Anahuac
d)
Arrest of SFA
71.
What did the Texans state at the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
a)
They would be loyal to the Mexican constitution
b)
They would be loyal to Spain
c)
They would be loyal to the Texas constitution
d)
They would be loyal to the U.S. constitution
72.
What was the effect of the Mier y Teran report?
a)
The Mexican government passed the Law of April 6
b)
The Fredonian Rebellion
c)
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions
73.
What was the effect of the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?
a)
The Mexican government passed the Law of April 6
b)
Austin was now angry with the Mexican government, and it led to the start of the Texas Revolution.
c)
The Law of April 6, 1830.
74.
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
75.
The law of April 6, 1830 stopped immigration from what country? 
a)
Europe
b)
Mexico
c)
United States
d)
Spain
76.
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
77.
By 1835, what did Stephen F. Austin believe Santa Anna was becoming?
a)
a rebel
b)
a dictator
c)
a traitor
d)
a revolutionary
78.

When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

a)

1821

b)

1825

c)

1818

d)

1823

79.

Why was the settlement of Texas so appealing to Anglos (Americans)?

a)

Cheap land and a dissimilar Constitution

b)

No slavery and Cheap Slavery

c)

Cheap land and a similar Constitution

d)

Roman Catholicism and No Slavery

80.

What was decided at the Convention of 1833?

a)

Texas should declare independence from Mexico

b)

Texas should be its own state independent from Coahuila

c)

Texas should stop fighting Mexico

d)

Texas should become part of the United States

81.

What was the primary outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

Texians lost and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" created a unity between all Texians against the Mexican government

b)

Texians won and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" created a unity between all Texians against the Mexican government

c)

Mexicans lost and the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" was a symbol of the end of the Texas Revolution

d)

Mexicans won and it effectively ended the Texas Revolution

82.
Name the battle in which Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston Texan Army?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Grass Fight
c)
Battle of San Jacinto
d)
Battle of Coleto
83.
On March 27, 1836 James Fannin and 400 Men were Massacred in what city
a)
Anahuac
b)
Gonzales
c)
Goliad
d)
San Antonio
84.
In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?
a)
Battle of the Alamo
b)
Battle of San Jacinto
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of Goliad
85.
What year did Texas win its independence?
a)
1821
b)
1845
c)
1836
d)
1835
86.
Why is the Alamo so important?
a)
It inspired the Texans to fight stronger
b)
It discouraged the Texan army
c)
It was an important win for the Texans
d)
Everyone, including the Mexican soldiers,died at the hands of Santa Anna
87.
Who was in charge of the regular army at the Alamo? He is also known for writing the famous"Victory or Death" letter asking for support and reinforcements.
a)
William B Travis
b)
David Crockett
c)
Sam Houston
d)
James Bowie
88.

He was a TX Senator and Mayor of San Antonio.

a)

Hayden Edwards

b)

Santa Anna

c)

San Houston

d)

Juan Seguin

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