WorksheetsRepublic of Texas
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which territory is shown as 'Republic of Texas' on the map?
A region in the northeastern United States
A region in the southwestern United States
A region in the southeastern United States
A region in the northwestern United States
Why was Mexico considered a threat to the Republic of Texas in 1836?
Mexico had a larger and more powerful army.
Mexico had strong economic ties with Texas.
Mexico was allied with European powers.
Mexico had a superior navy.
What did many Texans support due to financial and security issues?
The new Republic was in debt because:
It had to pay for war damages.
It invested heavily in infrastructure.
It faced economic sanctions.
It had a large standing army.
Natives attacked Anglos in Texas because:
They wanted to reclaim their land.
They were seeking new trade opportunities.
They were invited by the Anglos.
They wanted to form an alliance with the Anglos.
Who was elected as the President during the Election of 1836?
Mirabeau B. Lamar
José Antonio Navarro
Sam Houston
Fill in the blank: Texans voted to approve the Constitution of _____.
1836
1845
1861
1876
Who among the following was a member of Congress and fought for Tejanos' rights during the Election of 1836?
Sam Houston
Mirabeau B. Lamar
José Antonio Navarro
What did Texans do once their constitution was approved?
They declared independence from Mexico.
They applied for statehood in the United States.
They formed a new government.
They held a celebration.
What did most Texans vote to pursue in the election of 1836?
Independence from Mexico
Annexation to the United States
A new state constitution
A peace treaty with Native Americans
The United States was opposed to the annexation of Texas because:
It would lead to war with Mexico.
It would upset the balance between free and slave states.
It would increase the national debt.
It would lead to economic instability.
The Constitution of 1836 legalized which of the following in Texas?
Slavery
Prohibition
Women's suffrage
Income tax
Why were Texans disappointed not to be annexed to the United States?
They wanted protection from Native American attacks.
They desired economic stability and growth.
They sought to maintain slavery.
All of the above.
One reason the United States was opposed to the annexation of Texas was:
Fear of war with Mexico
Lack of resources
Desire to expand slavery
Economic instability
Explain how slavery under the Texas Republic differed from slavery under Mexican rule.
Slavery was more restricted under the Texas Republic than under Mexican rule.
Slavery was abolished under the Texas Republic but allowed under Mexican rule.
Slavery was more prevalent and legally protected under the Texas Republic than under Mexican rule.
Slavery was equally practiced under both the Texas Republic and Mexican rule.
What law did the Texas legislature pass regarding free African Americans?
A law requiring free African Americans to leave the state
A law granting voting rights to free African Americans
A law allowing free African Americans to own property
A law providing education for free African Americans
Who was the first successful African American businessman in Texas?
A) William Goyens
B) Samuel T. Wilcox
C) Robert Reed Church
D) John H. Johnson
Why did some Texans petition Congress?
To gain independence from Mexico
To request statehood in the United States
To lower taxes on imported goods
To establish a new trade agreement
Why were U.S. settlers discriminating against Tejanos like Juan Seguín?
Because they were seen as allies of Mexico.
Because they were competing for land.
Because they had different cultural practices.
Because they were not Christian.
What were the terms of the Texas legislature’s law passed that impacted free African Americans?
Free African Americans were required to leave the state or face enslavement.
Free African Americans were granted full citizenship rights.
Free African Americans were allowed to own land and vote.
Free African Americans were given tax exemptions.
Who was William Goyens?
A famous American author
A prominent Texas businessman and diplomat
A renowned British scientist
A well-known French artist
Who were the largest immigrant group to settle in Texas during the 1830s?
In 1839, which country recognized Texas independence and allowed immigrants to settle south of San Antonio?
What did immigrant groups bring to Texas?
Cultural diversity and traditions
Economic instability
Political conflicts
Environmental challenges
In what part of Texas did German immigrants settle?
East Texas
West Texas
Central Texas
South Texas
How have immigrants influenced Texas?
By contributing to the cultural diversity
By decreasing the population
By reducing economic growth
By limiting technological advancements
When Sam Houston was elected president by the people of Texas, what action did he take regarding the capital?
He moved the capital to Houston.
He kept the capital in Austin.
He moved the capital to Washington-on-the-Brazos.
He established a new capital in San Antonio.
How did Sam Houston plan to lower the debt of Texas?
By increasing taxes
By reducing government spending
By borrowing more money
By selling Texas land
What measures did Houston take to promote peace with Natives?
Established trade agreements
Signed peace treaties
Built military forts
Encouraged settlement on Native lands
Houston, like most Texans, supported annexation to which country?
Mexico
United States
Spain
France
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Anson Jones
How did Houston plan to pay off the Republic’s debt?
By increasing taxes
By selling public lands
By borrowing more money
By printing more currency
During the 1830s, many Anglos moved to east Texas, and disagreements over what increased between the settlers, Tejanos, and Natives?
Land ownership
Trade
Religion
Language
Who established an alliance between east Texas Natives and Tejanos to rebel against Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
James Long
Vicente Cordova
President Houston tried to calm the situation, but the rebels refused to lay down their what?
Shields
Weapons
Flags
Horses
Eventually, the rebels clashed with Texans and were defeated; many Anglos further distrusted whom?
The Mexican government
The Native Americans
The Spanish settlers
The French traders
Tejanos and Native Texans formed an alliance because:
They wanted to strengthen their military power against common enemies.
They shared similar cultural and religious beliefs.
They aimed to expand their territories into neighboring regions.
They were forced into an alliance by external powers.
What was the impact of the Córdova Rebellion?
It led to the independence of Texas.
It resulted in increased tensions between Anglo settlers and Tejanos.
It caused the annexation of Texas by the United States.
It had no significant impact on Texas history.
After Houston fulfilled the limits of his term, another election was held in which year?
1836
1838
1840
1842
What were Lamar's goals for Texas?
Support annexation of Texas
Remove all Natives from Texas
Spend large amounts of money
Both B and C
Lamar was known as the 'Father of Texas Education' because he was a big supporter of what?
Public schools and universities
Private schools
Military academies
Religious institutions
Lamar believed the capital should be more centrally located and moved it from Houston to which city?
Dallas
San Antonio
Austin
Fort Worth
Lamar opposed the annexation of Texas.
True
False
Who was elected as the second president of the Republic?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Lamar is considered the “Father of Texas Education” because:
He established the first university in Texas.
He set aside land for public schools.
He was the first governor of Texas.
He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Who ordered Chief Bowles and the Cherokee to leave east Texas?
In which battle did the Cherokee fight back against the Texas Rangers in July 1839?
What was the result of the Battle of the Neches?
The Texan forces were defeated by the Native Americans.
The Native Americans were defeated by the Texan forces.
The battle ended in a stalemate.
Both sides agreed to a peace treaty.
How did Lamar’s Native policy affect Texas’ debt?
It decreased Texas' debt significantly.
It had no impact on Texas' debt.
It increased Texas' debt significantly.
It helped Texas pay off its debt.
How was Lamar’s approach to Native Texans different than Houston’s approach?
Lamar sought to remove Native Texans, while Houston aimed for peaceful coexistence.
Lamar wanted to integrate Native Texans into Texan society, while Houston sought their removal.
Both Lamar and Houston had the same approach towards Native Texans.
Lamar and Houston both aimed for peaceful coexistence with Native Texans.
What happened to the Cherokee in Texas?
They were granted land and settled peacefully.
They were forced to leave Texas.
They formed an alliance with the Texan government.
They established a successful trading post.
In March 1840, Texas officials met with Comanche leaders at the Council House to conduct peace talks. What was the main purpose of this meeting?
To declare war
To conduct trade
To see that the Comanche returned Anglo captives
To celebrate a festival
The Texans refused to allow the Comanche to leave until the remaining _______ were returned.
captives
weapons
horses
supplies
What was the outcome of the fight that broke out between the Texans and the Comanche?
The Texans were victorious.
The Comanche won the battle.
The fight ended in a stalemate.
Both sides suffered heavy losses.
Who was Mary Maverick and what was her significance in the context of the Council House Fight?
A prominent Texas settler and diarist who documented the event
A Native American leader involved in the negotiations
A government official who organized the meeting
A military officer who led the attack
