As president of Texas, why did Sam Houston want to downsize the military and the government?

He wanted to reduce the public debt.

He knew Texas was not going to be attacked by any enemies.

Most of the people in the government did not like Sam Houston.

Because Lamar wanted to reduce the size of Texas.

How were men chosen for execution in the Mier Expedition?

They drew beans out of a mug and those with black beans were executed.

Those who carried loaded weapons were executed.

Which of the following best describe Sam Houston's policies during his first term as President of Texas?

He tried to keep spending under control and reduce the public debt.

He did his best to reduce conflicts with Mexico and Native Americans.

He pushed for the annexation of Texas to the United States.

"We, therefore, do hereby resolve and declare, that our political connection with the Mexican nation has forever ended, and that the people of Texas do now constitute a free, Sovereign, and independent republic. .." What was the purpose of this quote from the document written by Childress?

To declare Texas's independence from Mexico

To want Texas to become part of the United States

To declare Texas's plan to go to war with Mexico

To establish Texas's need to trade independently of Mexico

How did the massacre at Goliad transform the Texas Revolution?

Texans were more determined than ever to defeat Mexico.

Texans began using mainly foreign soldiers to defeat Mexico.

Texans asked the United States to come to their aid against Mexico.

Texans restrained their army continuing the fight against Mexico.

The letter pictured was intended to —

inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo.

notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight.

warn Sam Houston that Santa Anna’s army was approaching him.

advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate.

Why was the convention of 1836 an important meeting?

because the leaders declared Texas independent of Mexico

because it took place in Washington-on-the-Brazos

because Santa Anna had arrived in San Antonio

because Goerge C. Childress was in charge of writing the declaration.

Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837?

Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.

The United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic.

Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States.

The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.

When Stephen F. Austin advertised in Newspapers for settlers in Southern United States, what was one important requirements for those who wanted to come settled in Texas?

Work hard, no slaves, & no criminals.

Work hard, no criminals, and be loyal to United States

Work hard, loyal to their government, & keep their slaves

Work hard, criminals get a second chance, & get rid of slaves

What major decision was made at Washington on the Brazos on March 2nd, 1836?

Texans wrote a Declaration of Independence and became a free nation

Mrs. Schneider was named Most Amazing Person Ever

Sam Houston was named General of the Texan Army

The Texas Declaration of Independence stated that...

Texans have a right to rebel against an unjust government that was taking away their rights

Texans have a right to become Spanish citizens

Texans have a right to remain loyal to a Centralist government

Texans have a right to remain a part of Coahuila

Unit 3 Texas Revolution and Republic

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to —

block Mexicans from settling in Texas

end the trade between Texas and Mexico

prevent Texas from declaring independence

stop immigration from the United States to Texas

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution?

He served as the first governor of the state of Texas.

He was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

He contributed to writing the Texas Constitution.

He was the first president of the independent Republic of Texas.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which event completes the timeline?

Council House Fight

Annexation of Texas

Battle of San Jacinto

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which Texas leader surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek?

Lorenzo de Zavala

James Fannin

Sam Houston

William Travis

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

A major focus of Houston’s administration in the newly formed Republic of Texas was—

writing a constitution for Texas.

planning annexation by the United States.

paying debts from fighting the revolution.

resettling Texans away from the border with Mexico.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was Governor Mirabeau Lamar's policy toward the Native Texans?

He sought to negotiate treaties with them.

He felt that they should be pushed off the land.

He opposed the policy of placing them on reservations.

He wanted to help preserve their culture.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why is Mirabeau B. Lamar known as the “Father of Texas Education”?

He persuaded Congress to set aside acreage for public schools in each county.

Because he was a college professor.

He forced all Texas residents to pay a school tax for each child in the family.

His father was the president of Harvard.

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