Republic of Texas

Which territory is shown as 'Republic of Texas' on the map?

• A region in the northeastern United States

• A region in the southwestern United States

• A region in the southeastern United States

• A region in the northwestern United States

Why was Mexico considered a threat to the Republic of Texas in 1836?

• Mexico had a larger and more powerful army.

• Mexico had strong economic ties with Texas.

• Mexico was allied with European powers.

• Mexico had a superior navy.

What did many Texans support due to financial and security issues?

The new Republic was in debt because:

• It had to pay for war damages.

• It invested heavily in infrastructure.

• It faced economic sanctions.

• It had a large standing army.

Natives attacked Anglos in Texas because:

• They wanted to reclaim their land.

• They were seeking new trade opportunities.

• They were invited by the Anglos.

• They wanted to form an alliance with the Anglos.

Who was elected as the President during the Election of 1836?

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• José Antonio Navarro

• Sam Houston

Fill in the blank: Texans voted to approve the Constitution of _____.

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

• 1876

Who among the following was a member of Congress and fought for Tejanos' rights during the Election of 1836?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• José Antonio Navarro

What did Texans do once their constitution was approved?

• They declared independence from Mexico.

• They applied for statehood in the United States.

• They formed a new government.

• They held a celebration.

What did most Texans vote to pursue in the election of 1836?

• Independence from Mexico

• Annexation to the United States

• A new state constitution

• A peace treaty with Native Americans