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Texas History: Chapters 12,13, &14 (2015-2016)
Texas History: Chapters 12,13, &14 (2015-2016)
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1
The Treaties of Velasco were important because
they provided annexation of Texas to the U. S.
they created an ad interim government for Texas.
they established a republican form of government for Texas.
they set the terms for the end of the war with Mexico.
2
The failure of which of the following was another reason Texas sought annexation?
The Mier Expedition
The Battle of the Alamo
The Santa Fe Expedition
3
Forced removal of the Cherokees, the Council House Fight, the death of Chief Bowles occurred
during the administration of Houston.
during the administration of Lamar.
during the administration of Jones.
4
A great deal of public land was reserved by the Texas Congress for
Both B and C
public schools
state universities
parks
5
Texans had to decide after the first election if they wanted
to ban slavery in Texas.
to rejoin Mexico as a separate state.
to pursue annexation to the U. S.
to default on their debt.
6
The second treaty of Velasco provided for the release of Santa Anna IF
he agreed to disband the Mexican army.
presented Texas with 10 million dollars.
he agreed to leave Mexico.
he tried to convince leaders to recognize Texas independence
7
Which of the following was NOT used to raise revenue in Texas?
property and business taxes
Land title fees
import taxes
Personal income tax
8
Texans favored annexation for all of the following EXCEPT for which one?
Strong business ties with the U. S.
Cultural ties to the U. S.
Most Texans were from the U. S.
Wanted slavery to be abolished
9
The Texas Rangers were used primarily to
build roads and bridges.
enforce the Treaty of Velasco.
capture runaway slaves.
protect settlers from Indian attacks.
10
Mirabeau Lamar wanted to establish claim to
the Mormon Trail.
the Oregon Trail.
the California trail.
the Santa Fe Trail.
11
Making improvements to education was a priority of
Anson Jones.
None of the above
Sam Houston.
Mirabeau Lamar.
12
The Mexican government refused to honor the treaty of Velasco because
they wanted to continue the war.
the Texas army continued to occupy parts of Mexico.
they lost the treaty.
Santa Anna was a prisoner of war when he signed it.
13
President Houston's policy toward the Indians was
to make peace with them.
to wage war on them.
to ignore them.
to move them out of state.
14
Many Tejanos were discriminated against because U. S. immigrants
wanted their jobs.
wanted their land.
saw them as being Mexican.
felt they were allies of the Indians.
15
What occurred during the Council House Fight?
Hundreds of Texas Rangers were killed.
Nothing since it was only a food fight.
Texans tried to take Comanche negotiators hostage.
A major Indian village was attacked.
16
Who is known as the "Father of Texas"?
Stephen F. Austin
Mirabeau Lamar
Anson Jones
Sam Houston
17
Austin was chosen as the state's capital because
it had more water resources than any other large city.
it was named after the father of Texas.
it was more centrally located than Houston.
it was the largest city in Texas.
18
What was the public debt at the end of President Lamar's term?
4 million dollars
2 million dollars
8 million dollars
6 million dollars
19
Which of the following was NOT a hardship experienced by the Santa Fe Expedition?
Torrential rains
Indian attacks
Malaria
Lack of food and water
20
Presidents Houston and Lamar had very similar Indian policies. T or F?
True
False
21
Who was the last President of the Republic of Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
Mirabeau Lamar
Anson Jones
Sam Houston
22
Who was President of Texas when it was annexed to the United States?
David Burnet
Sam Houston
Anson Jones
Mirabeau Lamar
23
President Houston did not run for a consecutive term because
of his ill health.
he retired from politics.
the Texas Constitution forbade it.
he was too old.
