SS Unit 7 Review
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- Q1
One purpose of writing the Texas Declaration of Independence was to-
gain support from people in the United States
buy military equipment from Great Britain
encourage a naval blockade by France
invite foreign powers to invade Mexico
60s - Q2
The writing of the Texas Constitution of 1845 established-
a formal separation of Texas from Mexico
the form of government for the Republic of Texas
the form of government for the State of Texas
a formal union of Texas with the United States
60s - Q3
Which of the following is the job of the Texas legislature?
make laws
decide constitutionality of laws
explain laws
enforce laws
60s - Q4
Which president of the Republic of Texas transitioned the independent nation into a state of the United States?
Edward Burleson
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Anson Jones
Sam Houston
60s - Q5
Which word best completes this list:
Texas Government
Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Court of Appeals
District Courts
County Courts
Municipal Courts
Justice of the Peace Courts
________________ Branch
Executive
Legal
Judicial
Lawmaking
60s - Q6
Why is Republic of Texas President Mirabeau B. Lamar known as the "Father of Texas Education"?
He created a college that trained teachers for public schools.
He purchased the first set of textbooks for public education.
He wrote the first standards for public education.
He set aside land for public schools.
60s - Q7
The chief purpose of the Texas Rangers during the Republic of Texas was to-
expand borders into New Mexico
fight American Indian groups
police major cities
negotiate statehood with the United States
60s - Q8
Which pair of actions by President Mirabeau B. Lamar increased the debt of the Republic of Texas?
Constructing a grand capitol building and creating an army.
Creating a navy and fighting American Indian groups.
Fighting Mexico and sending an expedition to Louisiana.
Forming a police force and drafting a large army.
60s - Q9
How did the outcome of the US-Mexico War impact Texas?
The Rio Grande was accepted as the official border.
Texas surrendered western lands to Mexico.
Oil production in East Texas rose significantly.
The United States delayed Texas statehood.
60s - Q10
Which concern led many in the U.S. Congress to resist the annexation of Texas?
Texas allowed slavery.
Texas was so large.
Texas would be too powerful.
Texas had little to offer.
60s