Founders of the Texas Republic

In what year did Sam Houston move to Texas?

• 1832

• 1841

• 1836

• 1820

What position was Sam Houston elected to after the Texas Revolution?

• Governor of Texas

• President of the Republic of Texas

• Senator of Texas

• Mayor of Houston

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What was one of Sam Houston's goals during his first presidency?

• To improve relations between settlers and the American Indian tribes

• To expand Texas territory

• To build a new capital city

• To create a new constitution

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Why couldn't Sam Houston serve two consecutive terms as president?

• He was not popular enough

• The Texas Constitution of 1836 did not allow it

• He wanted to retire

• He was elected to a different position

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What was Sam Houston's primary goal during his second term as president?

• To expand Texas territory

• To make the republic financially stable

• To build a new capital city

• To create a new constitution

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Who was José Antonio Navarro?

• A) A leader of the American Revolution

• B) A leader of the Texas Revolution

• C) A president of Mexico

• D) A Spanish explorer

When was José Antonio Navarro born?

• A) July 4, 1776

• B) February 27, 1795

• C) September 15, 1810

• D) March 2, 1836

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In which city was José Antonio Navarro born?

• A) Houston

• B) Dallas

• C) San Antonio de Béxar

• D) Austin

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What role did Navarro play after the Texas Revolution?

• A) President of Mexico

• B) Governor of Texas

• C) Representative in the Texas Congress

• D) General of the army

With whom did Navarro share many of his ideas about the independence of Texas?

• A) Sam Houston

• B) Stephen F. Austin

• C) James Bowie

• D) Davy Crockett

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