Texas Early Republic

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Why is 1845 significant in Texas history?

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Texas was annexed by the United States.

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

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paying debts from fighting the revolution

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The Cordova Rebellion and the Council House fight are both examples of conflicts during the Lamar administration that involved —

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American Indian tribes

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A primary goal of the Santa Fe Expedition was to —

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establish a western boundary of Texas

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Which Texan’s diaries and journals have helped historians learn about daily life in the Texas Republic?

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Mary Maverick

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The primary function of the Texas Rangers for the Republic of Texas was to —

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protect Texans from American Indian tribes

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Anson Jones was a leader during the —

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annexation of Texas

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Who served as President of the Republic of Texas following Sam Houston's first term?

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Mirabeau Lamar

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Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837?
1. Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.
2. The United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic.
3. Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States.
4. The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.

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

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How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas? Options: Many U.S. southerners moved to Texas. , New borders were established for Texas. , Texas was admitted to the United States union. , The practice of enslaving people was expanded.

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New borders were established for Texas.