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Vocabulary
Historical Figures
Historical Figures
Branches of Govt.
MISC
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What is the definition of debt?
money owed
100
*U.S. Representative from Tennessee *Sixth governor of Tennessee *Commanding general of Texas forces during the Texas Revolution *First and third president of the Republic of Texas *U.S. Senator from Texas *Seventh governor of Texas Who am I?
Who is Sam Houston?
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1.One famous contribution of Texas inventor Gail Borden was- A. developing barbed wire fencing B. constructing a protective seawall C. canning long-lasting condensed milk D. replacing gas lights with incandescent bulbs
C. canning long-lasting condensed milk
100
How many branches of the United States government are there? a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) 3
d) 3
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If you needed to travel from Houston to Galveston during the days of the Republic, what means of transportation would be required? F. horse G. train H. boat J. covered wagon
H. boat
200
What is the definition of hardships?
difficulties, struggles
200
1.Why is Republic of Texas President Mirabeau B. Lamar known as the “Father of Texas Education?” A. He set aside land for public schools. B. He wrote the first standards for public education. C. He purchased the first set of textbooks for public schools. D. He created a college that trained teachers for public schools.
A. He set aside land for public schools.
200
I was a supporter of Mirabeau Lamar I served two terms in the legislature. I supported statehood. 1. Who am I? A. Jose Antonio Navarro B. Lorenzo de Zavala C. Anson Jones D. Gail Borden
A. Jose Antonio Navarro
200
The Executive branch of government is headed by whom? a) the President b) Senators c) Representatives d) judges
a) the President
200
Brownsville Houston Galveston What is the best category for the list above? A. Port Cities in Texas B. Oldest Cities in Texas C. Locations of the First Texas Constitution D. People Who Settled Areas in South Texas
A. Port Cities in Texas
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What is the definition of annexation?
joining a larger country
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1.Which president of the Republic of Texas transitioned the independent nation into a state of the United States? A. Edward Burleson B. Sam Houston C. Anson Jones D. Mirabeau B. Lamar
C. Anson Jones
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1.Who would have said the following... - ” I believe that our shores and ports are at risk from other nations who do not think that we are strong enough to defend ourselves.” A. Mirabeau Lamar B. Anson Jones C. Jose Antonio Navarro D. Lorenzo de Zavala
A. Mirabeau Lamar
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All of the following make up the executive branch of the Texas government EXCEPT- F. Governor G. Lieutenant Governor H. Secretary of State J. Texas Supreme Court Justice
J. Texas Supreme Court Justice
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Which of the following is the reason for writing of the Texas Constitution of 1845? A. to establish the form of government for the Republic of Texas B. To establish the form of government for the state of Texas
B. To establish the form of government for the state of Texas
400
What is the definition of taxes?
money paid to the government
400
1.Which leader of Texas Independence and Statehood helped lead the failed Santa FE Expedition ? A. Anson Jones B. Mirabeau B. Lamar C. Jose Antonio Navarro D. Juan Seguin
C. Jose Antonio Navarro
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Mirabeau Lamar involved the young republic in two actions that increased the debt. What are these actions? A. Starting an army and a navy B. trying to remove the American Indians from Texas, and starting a navy C. trying to remove the American Indians from Texas, and building a grand capitol building D. build a grand capitol building and buying a navy
B. trying to remove the American Indians from Texas, and starting a navy
400
Congress is part of which branch of government? a) Executive b) Legislative c) Judicial
b) Legislative
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The U.S. Congress debated the annexation of Texas to the United States and voted against it. What was their MAIN reason for concern? A. Texas was to large B. Texas allowed slavery
B. Texas allowed slavery
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What is the definition of opposed?
against
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1.Which pair of actions by President Mirabeau B. Lamar increased the debt of the Republic of Texas? A. forming a police force and drafting a large army B. Creating a navy and fighting American Indian groups C. Fighting Mexico and sending an expedition to Louisiana D. Constructing a grand capitol building and creating an army
B. Creating a navy and fighting American Indian groups
500
Which of these describes Lorenzo de Zavala the best? 1. De Zavala was a Texan who contributed greatly to the Exploration of Texas. 2. De Zavala was a Texas who contributed greatly to Texas independence and the new nation.
2. De Zavala was a Texas who contributed greatly to Texas independence and the new nation.
500
What does Congress do? a) leads the army, navy, and air force b) passes laws c) decides on the punishment of those convicted of crimes d) decides if laws follow the Constitution
b) passes laws
500
1. Texas Revolution 2. Texas Republic 3. Texas Statehood What comes next? A. Civil War B. War between Texas and the U.S. C. War between the U.S. and Mexico
C. War between the U.S. and Mexico