Republic of Texas short review

Texas became an independent republic after the

• Sante Fe Expedition

• The Black Bean Incident

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of the Alamo

What was the one issue handled by President Anson Jones?

• Archives War

• Annexation of Texas

• Santa Fe Expedition

• moving the capitol to Austin

Under Mexican rule, Texans had to be Catholic. What did the new Texas Constitution include to address this problem?

• the right to bear arms

• the president can only serve one term at a time

• freedom of religion

• popular sovereignty

Under Mexican rule, Texans felt that they did not have political freedom or a voice in government. What did the new Texas Constitution include to address this problem?

• separation of powers

• the president can only serve one term at a time

• freedom of religion

• popular sovereignty

Under Mexican rule, Santa Anna became a dictator. What did the new Texas Constitution include to address this problem?

• separation of powers

• the president can only serve one term at a time

• freedom of religion

• popular sovereignty

What did the new Texas Constitution include to limit the power of the executive branch?

• separation of powers

• the president can only serve one term at a time

• freedom of religion

• popular sovereignty

What did Lamar do in order to protect the coastline and increase shipping and trade?

• set aside land for public schools and universities

• increase the size of the army

• establish a navy

• decrease government spending

Pick 3 jobs done by the Texas Rangers during the Republic of Texas.

• • Defend against outlaws, train robbers, criminals, etc.

• Defend against the Mexican Army

• Defend against American Indian attacks

• Defend against the American Army

• Defend against establishing a navy

-Leader of the Cherokee

-Sam Houston's friend

• Chief Bowles

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• William Goyens

• Mary Maverick

Wrote diary entries about what was going on in the Republic of Texas

• Chief Bowles

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• William Goyens

• Mary Maverick