Republic of Texas

What was the purpose of the Santa Fe Expedition?

• To establish trade routes

• To find gold

• To map the Mississippi River

• To explore the Pacific Coast

What was the Compromise of 1850 related to?

• Slavery and territorial disputes

• Railroad expansion

• Women's rights

• Native American treaties

What was a cause of Texas annexation?

• Security and public debt

• Gold rush

• Railroad expansion

• Industrialization

What was the role of William Goyens in the Republic of Texas?

• He was a diplomat and negotiator

• He was a military general

• He was a railroad tycoon

• He was a gold miner

What was a critical change in the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• Establishment of a monarchy

• Provisions for freedom of religion

• Abolition of slavery

• Introduction of a new currency

Which group was NOT mentioned as part of the Texas Rangers?

• Jack Coffee Hays

• Edwin W. Moore

• Anson Jones

• José Antonio Navarro

Which of the following was NOT a term related to the Republic of Texas?

• Santa Fe Expedition

• Texas Navy

• Council House Fight

• Louisiana Purchase

What was the purpose of the new government established after the Texas Revolution?

• To create a monarchy

• To establish a dictatorship

• To provide representation in law-making

• To abolish all taxes

What was a significant issue addressed by the three administrations of the Republic of Texas?

• Public land

• Economy

• Space exploration

• Environmental conservation

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

• To end the U.S.-Mexican War

• To start the U.S.-Mexican War

• To annex Texas

• To abolish slavery