Texas Republic Multiple Choice Assessment

What year did Texas declare independence from Mexico?

• 1835

• 1836

• 1845

• 1837

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• James K. Polk

• Antonio López de Santa Anna

What battle cry became famous during the Texas Revolution?

• "Victory or Death!"

• "Remember the Alamo!"

• "Long Live Texas!"

• "Freedom for Texas!"

What was the capital city of the Republic of Texas?

• Houston

• Austin

• San Antonio

• Washington-on-the-Brazos

Which country recognized Texas as an independent nation first?

• United States

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

What was a major economic challenge faced by the Republic of Texas?

• Lack of trade partners

• High national debt

• Insufficient farmland

• Too many immigrants

Which Native American tribe posed the greatest threat to Texas settlers during the Republic period?

• Apache

• Cherokee

• Comanche

• Karankawa

What was the official currency of the Republic of Texas called?

• Texas Dollar

• Star Note

• Texas Peso

• Republic Dollar

What document established the Republic of Texas as an independent nation?

• Texas Constitution

• Texas Declaration of Independence

• Articles of the Republic

• Texas Charter

Who served as the last president of the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

• David G. Burnet