An Independent Nation

Who were two key figures in helping the Republic of Texas get started?

• Anson Jones and Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston and Stephen Austin

• Santa Anna and Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar and Santa Anna

What was one of the main challenges faced by the Republic of Texas from 1836 to 1845?

• Lack of natural resources

• Lack of money

• Lack of land

• Lack of water

Which president of the Republic of Texas tried to create peace treaties with the American Indian tribes?

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

What was a major issue during Mirabeau Lamar's presidency?

• Building new schools

• Creating peace treaties with Mexico

• Conflicts with American Indian tribes

• Expanding the navy

Which country did not recognize the Republic of Texas as an independent nation?

• France

• Mexico

• Spain

• United States

In what year did Santa Anna lead a group of soldiers into Texas again?

• 1836

• 1842

• 1845

• 1844

Who was elected president of the Republic of Texas in 1844?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Stephen Austin

What was a major question during Anson Jones's presidency?

• Should Texas build more schools?

• Should Texas become part of the United States?

• Should Texas expand its navy?

• Should Texas create new treaties with France?

What did the people of Texas fear about their republic?

• It was too large to manage

• It was not strong enough to stand alone

• It had too many natural resources

• It was too far from other countries

What did Texas need to do after borrowing money during the war with Mexico?

• Build new roads

• Pay the money back

• Expand its territory

• Create new laws