End of the Republic of Texas Review

What year was Texas annexed by the United States?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

• 1848

Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

What was a major economic challenge faced by the Republic of Texas?

• Lack of natural resources

• Overpopulation

• Debt from the Texas Revolution

• Excessive trade surpluses

In what year did the Republic of Texas officially become a state within the United States?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

• 1848

What role did Sam Houston play in the annexation of Texas?

• He opposed annexation to the United States.

• He was a key advocate for Texas' independence from Mexico, but played no role in annexation.

• He played a significant role in negotiating Texas' annexation to the United States.

• He was indifferent to the annexation process.

How did the Republic of Texas government structure resemble that of the United States?

• It had a monarchy system.

• It was a direct democracy.

• It had a bicameral legislature.

• It was governed by a council of elders.

What was one of the reasons the Republic of Texas sought annexation by the United States?

• To establish a monarchy.

• To gain military protection.

• To avoid joining Mexico again.

• To expand slavery.

Which president of the Republic of Texas served two non-consecutive terms?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

What was a significant consequence of the economic challenges faced by the Republic of Texas?

• It led to the immediate annexation by the United States.

• It caused a large emigration of Texans to Mexico.

• It resulted in the issuance of promissory notes called "Redbacks".

• It fostered a strong economic alliance with France.

What was the primary reason for the opposition to Texas' annexation by some in the United States?

• Fear of war with Mexico

• Economic competition

• Concerns over the expansion of slavery

• Religious differences