What year did Texas declare its independence from Mexico?
1836
How many times was Sam Houston elected president of the Republic of Texas?
Twice
Who was the U.S. president that supported the annexation of Texas?
James K. Polk
ho was the only Tejano involved in writing the Texas Constitution of 1845?
Jose Antonio Navarro
From which country did many immigrants come to settle in Texas after it became a state?
Germany
The phrase "Texas must be defended and liberty maintained" was said by which Texas leader?
San Houston
What did Sam Houston believe Texas should do after independence?
Join the United States (annexation)
On what date did Congress pass the resolution for Texas to become a state?
February 28, 1845
What important function did the Texas Constitution establish?
The setup of the government
Approximately how many Germans settled in Texas by 1860?
20,000
What was the main reason Texans fought for independence?
Liberty / Freedom
What were two problems Sam Houston identified that Texas faced as an independent nation?
Debt and Lack of Protection
How did the people of Texas vote on annexation in 1845?
4,000 votes yes
How often would the Texas legislature meet according to the 1845 Constitution?
Every two years
What was the name of the oldest permanent Polish settlement in the nation?
Panna Maria
What was the outcome of the Texas War for Independence?
Texas gained its independence
Who was the president of the Republic of Texas when Texas voted for annexation?
Anson Jones
What was the official date Texas became the 28th state of the United States?
December 29, 1845
Who was the first governor of Texas?
James Pickney Henderson
What treaty was signed to settle land disputes between new immigrants and the Comanche people?
The Meusebach-Comanche Treaty
Which battle was a significant event in the fight for Texas independence?
Battle of San Jacinto
What was one reason some Texans opposed annexation to the United States?
fear of losing independance
What did Texas have to turn over to the U.S. government upon annexation?
Forts
Who was not allowed to vote or hold office under the 1845 Constitution?
African Americans, Women, American Indians
What economic activities did many new Texans engage in? (It is two things and you must put both)