Chapter 13-Texas History

In the first election after independence, in 1836, Texas voters chose the republic’s

first leaders but did not approve the Texas Constitution.

• True

• False

In the election of 1836, Texans voted for joining the United States.

• True

• False

To curb raids by Native Americans, Sam Houston increased patrols by the Texas

Rangers and sent Charles Sims to have peace talks with Native American groups.

• True

• False

Vicente Córdova led a successful rebellion against the new Republic of Texas

with the help of Tejanos, Native Americans, and the Mexican government.

• True

• False

Great Britain immediately recognized the Republic of Texas’s independence.

• True

• False

What city did the new Texas Congress choose as its capital?

• Austin

• Columbia

• Houston

• Washington-on-the-Brazos

What was one reason for the republic’s money problems?

• The Texas Rangers’ assignments were costly.

• The Allen brothers required large amounts of money for the new capital city.

• Revenues far exceeded the expenditures of the government.

• The government had borrowed $1.25 million to pay for the revolution.

What was the main issue between Mexico and the Republic of Texas?

• Mexico did not recognize the independence of Texas.

• Texas held Santa Anna captive after the Battle of San Jacinto.

• Mexico protested Texas’s treatment of Native American groups.

• Mexico was against the efforts of Vicente Córdova to rebel against the republic.

Which of the following groups was most likely to support the Republic of Texas?

• Mexicans

• Anglo Americans

• Tejanos

• Native Americans

Why did Great Britain sign a trade agreement with the Republic of Texas?

• Texas promised that the trade agreement would not offend Mexico.

• The British were offered the opportunity to buy as much Texas cotton as they

  needed and to sell British manufactured goods in Texas.

• Texas promised U.S. recognition if Great Britain signed the agreement.

• The British hoped to offend Mexico.