Quiz on Texas Republic

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Chief Bowels

Which term refers to the process of adding a territory to an existing country?

• Republic

• Annexation

• Ratification

• Amend

Who was known for opposing the annexation of Texas to the United States?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Chief Bowels

What is the term for money owed by a government?

• Republic

• Redbacks

• Public Debt

• Annexation

Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Chief Bowels

What is the term for the formal approval of an agreement?

• Ratification

• Annexation

• Amend

• Republic

What does the term "amend" mean?

• To approve formally

• To change or modify

• To add territory

• To create a new government

What were "Redbacks" in the context of Texas history?

• A type of currency

• A political party

• A group of settlers

• A military unit

Who was Chief Bowels?

• A president of Texas

• A Native American leader

• A military general

• A Texas senator

What is a "Republic"?

• A type of currency

• A form of government

• A military strategy

• A historical document