WorksheetsSocial Studies Unit 7 Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
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.
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 type of government for the State of Texas
the type 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
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
Texas Government, Supreme Court, District Courts, County Courts Etc, is under what branch of government>
Excecutive
Judicial
Lawmaking
Legal
Which of the following is the job of the Texas Legislature?
enforce laws
make laws
Explain laws
One purpose for Writing the Texas Declaration of Independence was to..
encourage a naval blockade by France
invite Foreign powers to invade Mexico
buy military equipment from Great Britain
gain support from people in the United States
