What was the main reason for the Somervell expedition launched by the Texas militia against Mexican border towns in 1842? Options: To establish a permanent Texas settlement in Mexico, To release Mexican prisoners of war held in Texas, To capture the Mexican city of Mier, To retaliate for Mexico’s raids in Texas
Republic of Texas Test Review

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1.
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To retaliate for Mexico’s raids in Texas
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What changes did Sam Houston make to the Texas army?
Back
Replaced army with the Texas Rangers
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is one effect of the Council House Fight?
Back
The Comanche were massacred by Texas troops.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why did the US initially oppose the annexation of Texas? Options: Belief in Manifest Destiny, or westward expansion; Texas would enter the US as a free state; Texas would enter the US as a slave state; Belief in pacifism, or avoiding war.
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Texas would enter the US as a slave state.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why did the US want to annex Texas?
Back
Belief in Manifest Destiny, or westward expansion
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which person was a captain of the Texas Rangers, boosted morale among the Rangers, and developed rigorous training methods for new recruits?
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Jack Coffee Hays
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which person signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, was in the Texas Congress, and was imprisoned after leading the Santa Fe Expedition?
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José Antonio Navarro
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