Unit 7&8 review

Why was Anson Jones significant to the history of the Republic of Texas?

• He fought alongside William Travis at the Alamo.

• He served as the last president of the Republic of Texas.

• He forced the settlement of early settlers in Nacogdoches.

• He signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Which of the figures served as president of the Republic of Texas?

• David Crockett

• Martin DeLeon

• sam houston

• all of these

Which of the following happened on March 2,1836

• U.S.A. independence day

• Texas Independence day

• Texas became a state

• Texas left America

which of the following happened on December 29,1845

• Texas became a state

• Texas independence day

•  U.S.A independence day

• none of these

Which of the following statements BEST explain the causes of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Santa Anna desired control of the southern United States.

• Sam Houston wanted to gain Texas independence.

• Texans wanted to fight to keep the institution of slavery.

• Mexican and American officials disagreed on the location of the southern border.

Which rivers were part of a boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico in 1846?

• nueces river and neches river

• rio grande river and San Antonio river

• San Antonio River

• Rio grande river and Nueces river

what is manifest destiny?

• When someone wants to visit another country

• The want to extend territory and claim lots of land

• The want to be home

• All of these

Which statements BEST explain the role of the Executive Branch according to the Texas Constitution?

• decides the constitutionality of laws

•  fulfills the execution or enforcement of laws

• appoints members of the governor's cabinet

• appoints members of the legislature

 how many branches of government does Texas have?

• 1

• 3

• 6

• 5

Which branch of government is the governor in?

• legislative

• government

• executive

• judicial