Texas Statehood

How long was Texas an independent country?

• 9 minutes

• 9 hours

• 9 years

• 9 decades

Which was NOT a success of the Republic of Texas?

• A constitution was written

• Individual freedoms were taken away by the constitution

• Land was set aside for public schools

• A state capitol was selected

What was one event or idea that helped lead Texas to annexation?

• They wanted to be a star on the U.S. flag

• Texans wanted to remain a country and stay to themselves

• Texans did not like to explore and gain new land

• Sam Houston supported annexation because the U.S. could provide protection for Texas

Which date did Texas become the 28th state of the United States?

• December 29, 1845

• July 4, 1845

• January 1, 1845

• February 28, 1845

The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the war between Texas and ____?

• Europe

• United States

• Mexico

• Oklahoma

What is one reason that the Mexican War began?

• Texas and Mexico were arguing over which flag belonged to Texas

• Mexico wanted Texas to be their own country again

• There was a disagreement on which river was the boundary between Texas and Mexico

• Mexico wanted to give up their northern lands but Texas did not accept it

Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas?

• Gail Borden

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

Which branch of government makes laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of these

Which branch of government is led by governor?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of these