Vocabulary
When the government spends more money than it earns, this is called.....
Public Debt
Who was the leader of the Texas Rangers?
John Jack Hayes
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?Who was the second?
Sam Houston
Mirabeau Lamar
This year Texas officially became the 28th state of the United States.
1845
In what year did Texas gain their independence from Mexico?
1836
What is the city called where the government does it's business?
Capital
Which statement best describes William Goyens’ role in the Republic of Texas?
A. He served as president of the Republic of Texas and supported annexation to the United States.
B. He was a leader who helped negotiate between Texans and Native American tribes.
C. He was a free Black businessman and diplomat who represented Texas in foreign countries.
D. He led the Texas army during the Battle of San Jacinto.
B. He was a leader who helped negotiate between Texans and Native American tribes.
What president do these qualities describe?
1. Pragmatic
2. Diplomatic
3. Visionary
Sam Houston
This country opposed Texas joining the United States because it still considered Texas part of its territory.
Mexico
In what battle did Sam Houston defeat the Mexican army to get Santa Anna to surrender?
San Jacinto
What is the name of the currency that President Lamar made when he was President of Texas to help handle the debt problem?
Redbacks
Who was the leader of the Texian army at the battle of San Jacinto? What was the outcome of that battle?
Sam Houston
Sam Houston's surprise attacked the Mexican Army, leading to Santa Anna and the Mexican Army's surrender and the Texian army's win.
Which president do these qualities describe?
1. Visionary
2. Militaristic
3. Authoritarian
Mirabeau Lamar
One major reason many Texans wanted annexation was for protection and support from this larger nation.
United States
In what year, and under which president, did Texas become a state in the U.S.?
1845
What is the belief called that the US should grow and expand across the land?
Maniest Destiny
Why were raids by Native American tribes a major problem for the Republic of Texas?
A. They stopped Texas from trading with foreign countries
B. They threatened frontier settlements and were difficult to prevent due to limited soldiers and supplies
C. They caused the capital of Texas to be moved multiple times
D. They forced Texas to immediately join the United States
B. They threatened frontier settlements and were difficult to prevent due to limited soldiers and supplies
Where did Sam Houston decide the captital of Texas should be?
Where did Lamar put it?
Lamar- Austin
Why were some people in the United States opposed to Texas annexation?
They were scared of adding another slave state.
At the Alamo, William B Travis wrote a letter to the _________________ people asking for ____________ defending the Alamo.
American/Help
What does the word "expenditures" mean?
The money that the government spends on things
What was one major national defense issue the Republic of Texas struggled with during its early years?
A. A lack of interest from citizens in joining the army
B. Ongoing conflicts with Mexico and Native American tribes due to limited military resources
C. Too many soldiers and not enough land to settle
D. Strong protection from the United States that made defense unnecessary
B. Ongoing conflicts with Mexico and Native American tribes due to limited military resources
Match each president their their big contribution:
a. Houston 1. Santa Fe Expedition
b.Lamar 2. Annexation
c. Jones 3.Texas Rangers
Houston - Texas Rangers
Lamar - Santa Fe Expedition
Jones - Annexation
Although many Texans wanted annexation, the United States delayed accepting Texas because doing so could lead to conflict with this country.
Mexico
Which two documents were written at the Constitutional Convention of 1836, and WHO wrote them?
Texas Declaration of Independence and Texas Constitution
George Childress