Republic of Texas flashcard 1

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Why was the United States initially opposed to annexing Texas?

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The United States was concerned about the admission of a slave state.

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Which location on the map became the new capital of Texas during Lamar’s presidency?

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B

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European immigrants who settled in Texas -

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brought new ideas and celebrations with them

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Determine which part of the excerpt identifies an event that led to the Córdova Rebellion. Select the correct answer: The newly arrived [Anglo] residents questioned the validity of the land titles of the older, mostly Tejano settlers. . . [and Natives]. ., a group of Nacogdoches men searching the Angelina River bottom lands for stolen horses were attacked by Cordova's army, Thomas J. Rusk mobilized the militia, Cordova. . . issued a proclamation of his grievances

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The newly arrived [Anglo] residents questioned the validity of the land titles of the older, mostly Tejano settlers. . . [and Natives]. .

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Who is described in this list?

·     Blacksmith, innkeeper, and landowner in Nacogdoches
·     First successful African American businessman

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William Goyens

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BOTH were President of Texas. Which 2 people are described above? Person 1        Forced Natives out of Texas ·       Opposed annexation Person 2 ·       Encouraged trade with Natives ·       Supported annexation 

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Person 1: Mirabeau B. Lamar, Person 2: Sam Houston

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the Republic of Texas era? Texas won independence from Mexico. Texas became its own country. Texas seceded from the United States. Texas paid off all its debts to Mexico.

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Texas became its own country.

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When President Houston took office, he dismissed the Texas army and replaced it with the -

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Texas Rangers