Republic of Texas
Annexation of Texas
Texas Government
Important Documents in Texas History
Texas Pride
100

Last president of the Republic of Texas

Anson Jones

100

What is an advantage of creating a professional army?

The officers study historic battles.

Soldiers are always ready to fight.

100

interprets laws and decides whether laws are constitutional; includes the Supreme Court

Judicial branch

100

The Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution are both documents that _________________________________.

are still important to all Texans

100

Explain the meaning and significance of the "San Jacinto Monument"

erected in 1936 at San Jacinto (outside of Houston) to acknowledge those who fought for independence at that site)

200

First and third president of the Republic of Texas

Sam Houston

200

What is one way countries obtain revenue?

collect taxes

200

Makes laws; includes the House of Representatives and Senate

Legislative branch

200

The Texas Declaration of Independence claimed that Mexico had _____________.

failed to protect the lives, liberty, and property of the people of Texas

200

Explain the meaning and significance of "The Alamo"

a symbol of the courage of Texans during the Texas Revolution despite the loss of many people

300

What was the original purpose of the Texas Rangers?

protect settlers

300

What is a reason people in the United States did not want to annex Texas?

They did not want a war with Mexico.

300

Executes and enforces laws; led by the governor

Executive branch

300

What was the purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

to declare independence from Mexico

300

Explain the meaning and significance of "Six Flags Over Texas"

In the course of history, Texas has been politically affiliated with Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States.

400

Which document was most likely the model for the Texas Declaration of Rights?

U.S. Bill of Rights

400

How did Santa Anna violate the Treaties of Velasco?

not recognizing the Republic of Texas

400

What are checks and balances?

a way to make sure each branch shares the powers equally

400

What is the purpose of the Texas Constitution?

to establish the form of government in Texas

400

Why might the Daughters of the Texas Republic have worked to save the Alamo?

to preserve the history of Texas

500

One success of the Republic of Texas was __________.

land was set aside to create public schools

500

Whose presidency was dominated by the question of annexation by the United States?

Anson Jones

500

How is the Texas state government modeled after the federal government?

Both are made up of three branches that share power.

500

From which country did Texas declare independence in the Texas Declaration of Independence?

Mexico

500

The meaning of the Pledge to the Texas Flag is __________.

to proclaim loyalty to Texas

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