Texas History Quiz Week #15

During which years did Texas stand as an independent republic?

• 1826-1835

• 1836-1845

• 1846-1855

• 1856-1865

How did President Lamar anger American Indian tribes?

• He didn't honor the treaties.

• He sold their lands to settlers.

• He refused to offer assistance.

• He demanded a pledge of loyalty.

Who became president in 1844?

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Stephen Austin

• Mirabeau Lamar

What was one reason Texans wanted to become part of the United States?

• to expand the territory for American settlers

• to help the Republic gain economic freedom

• to ensure citizens kept their basic human rights

• to protect Texas from Santa Anna and his army

What was the biggest concern over annexation in the U.S.?

• slavery

• agriculture

• increased taxes

• American Indian relations

When did Texas become a U.S. state?

• 1835

• 1836

• 1845

• 1846

When was the phrase 'Manifest Destiny' coined?

• 1803

• 1845

• 1837

• 1820

What did the sale of land help fund?

• slavery

• oil production

• transportation

• military spending

Where was Spanish-occupied territory in North America?

• northwest

• northeast

• southeast

• southwest

Why was Henderson sent to the United States?

• to survey land

• to recruit soldiers

• to request assistance

• to negotiate trade routes