WorksheetsSocial Studies Unit 7 Review Quizizz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 33mins
The chief purpose of the Texas Rangers during the Republic of Texas was to -
(Hint: they were fighting a certain group)
police major cities
negotiate statehood with the United States
expand borders into New Mexico
fight American Indian groups
Which individual is described by the information below?
- The first and third president of the Republic of Texas
- U.S. Senator from Texas
- Seventh governor of Texas
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
Anson Jones
David G. Burnet
How did the Council House Fight influence the relations of the Texas government and American Indian groups in Texas?
(Hint: the American Indians lost trust)
Most American Indian groups in Texas voluntarily moved to Oklahoma territory.
Many American Indian groups encouraged the intervention of Mexico in the Texas frontier.
Several American Indian groups distrusted and resisted the Texas government.
How did the outcome of the U.S.-Mexico War impact Texas?
(Hint: they were arguing about the border)
The United States delayed Texas statehood.
Texas surrendered western lands to Mexico.
Oil production in East Texas rose significantly.
The Rio Grande was accepted as the official border.
Why is Republic of Texas President Mirabeau B. Lamar known as the "Father of Texas Education?"
(Hint: he was in charge of distributing land)
He set aside land for public schools.
He wrote the first standards for public education.
He purchased the first set of textbooks for public education.
He created a college that trained teachers for public schools.
Many of the expanding cities in Texas during independence and early statehood were primarily-
(Hint: the coast is good for sending and receiving goods)
forts located in central Texas
ports located along the Texas coast
trading depots located in West Texas
ranching communities in the Teas Panhandle
Which pair of actions by President Mirabeau B. Lamar increased the debt of the Republic of Texas?
(Hint: American Indian groups were upset that their land was being invaded)
Creating a navy and fighting American Indian groups
Forming a police force and drafting a large army
Fighting Mexico and sending an expedition to Louisiana
Constructing a grand capitol building and creating an army
The writing of the Texas Constitution of 1845 established -
(Hint: Texas was not with the U.S yet)
a formal separation of Texas from Mexico
a formal union of Texas with the U.S.
the form of government for the State of Texas
the form of government for the Republic of Texas
Which concern led many in the U.S. Congress to resist the annexation of Texas?
(Hint: they didn't like how they were treating certain people)
Texas was so large
Texas allowed slavery
Texas had little to offer
Texas would be too powerful
Who is the chief officer of the Executive Branch of the State of Texas?
(Hint: they govern Texas)
Mayor
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
Governor
Which president of the Republic of Texas transitioned the independent nation into a state of the United States?
Edward Burleson
Sam Houston
Anson Jones
Mirabeau B. Lamar
