Republic of Texas Era

What kind of government did the Constitution of 1836 create?

• Republic

• Totalitarian

• Centralist

• Monarchy

What best defines a republic?

• The central government has the most power.

• Representatives receive their power from the people that elected them. 

• A government that asserts control over its citizens.

• A system of government where power is inherited.

What river did Mexico think should serve as the border between Mexico and Texas?

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• Canadian River

• Nueces River

What river did the Republic of Texas want to serve as the border between Mexico and Texas?

• Colorado River

• Canadian River

• Rio Grande

• Nueces River

What is the best definition of debt?

• Money you earn or take in.

• Money you owe and need to pay back.

 Identify two major problems faced by the Republic of Texas that you've learned about so far. CHOOSE TWO.

• Disease and epidemic

• Flooding and other Meteorological Events

• Mexico and Border Disputes

• Post-war Debt

What is the best definition of annexation - as used in this unit?

• when one country splits into two nations

• when a state, such as Texas, is added to a nation like the United States. 

What issues do you think were the most important issues in the last presidential election?

What were the major problems faced by the newly formed Republic of Texas?

• Border disputes with Mexico (disagreement over the border)

• Debt

• How to deal with Native Americans

• Annexation - whether or not to join the US

• All of the above

Who was the first official president of Texas?

• Henry Smith

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin