Challenges and Events in Texas History

The video tutorial by Miss Bings covers the basics of the Republic of Texas era, focusing on key vocabulary such as republic, annexation, border dispute, and debt. It provides a historical overview of Texas, from early colonization to the Mexican national era, leading to the Texas Revolution and the formation of the Republic of Texas. The challenges faced by the new republic, including border disputes with Mexico, debt, and relations with Native Americans, are discussed. The video concludes with the election of 1836, where Sam Houston became the first elected president of Texas.

What were the main ideas covered in the introduction to the Republic of Texas era?

• The construction of the Alamo

• Formation of a new government and challenges faced

• The annexation of Texas by the United States

• The discovery of oil in Texas

Which era in Texas history involved exploration and early colonization?

• The Exploration and Colonization Era

• The Republic of Texas Era

• The Mexican National Era

• The Early Statehood Era

What was the significance of the Treaty of Velasco?

• It ended the Texas Revolution

• It established the Texas Rangers

• It started the Mexican-American War

• It was a trade agreement with France

What was one of the major challenges faced by the Republic of Texas?

• Invasion by the British

• Border disputes with Mexico

• Drought and famine

• Lack of natural resources

Why was the debt a significant issue for the Republic of Texas?

• It was inherited from previous governments

• It was because of a failed gold rush

• It was caused by a lack of trade

• It was due to high taxes

What was the main reason some Texans opposed annexation to the United States?

• They were against the abolition of slavery

• They wanted to join Mexico instead

• They feared losing their land

• They wanted to maintain Texas as an independent nation

Which of the following was NOT a problem faced by the Republic of Texas?

• Debt from the Texas Revolution

• Recognition by other countries

• Border disputes with Mexico

• Invasion by the British

Who was elected as the first official president of the Republic of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• David Burnett

• Henry Smith

• Sam Houston

Which candidate was known as the 'Father of Texas' and ran in the 1836 election?

• Henry Smith

• Stephen F. Austin

• David Burnett

• Sam Houston

What was a key issue in the 1836 election for the Republic of Texas?

• The location of the capital

• The recognition of Texas by other nations

• The construction of new forts

• The annexation to the United States