Texas Government and History Concepts

The Texas Constitution of 1845 established -

• The form of government and laws for the state of Texas

• A new currency for Texas

• A military alliance with Mexico

• A system of public education

The development of Texas railroads helped the economy and distribution of goods arrived to market ______.

• slower

• faster

• more expensive

• less efficient

The _____ Branch legislates laws and is led by the House of Representatives and Senate

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Administrative

Who was the last president of the Republic of Tecxas?

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• James K. Polk

• Stephen F. Austin

This diagram shows the events that led to the ______ of Texas to the United States.

• Annexation

• Secession

• Incorporation

• Colonization

In Texas the ____ Branch executes laws and is led by the governor.

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Administrative

The main purpose of the Texas Rangers during the Republic of Texas was to fight _______ Groups.

• American Indian

• Mexican

• Spanish

• French

The ____ Branch interprets laws and is led by the Supreme Court

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

During the Civil War Texas benefited from the materials imported from Mexico.

• True

• False

• Partially True

• Not Applicable

In the Texas Pledge allegiance means loyalty.

• True

• False

• Maybe

• Not Sure