Question 1

One purpose of writing the Texas Declaration of Independence was to-

Accepted Answer

gain support from people in the United States

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buy military equipment from Great Britain

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encourage a naval blockade by France

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invite foreign powers to invade Mexico

Question 2

The writing of the Texas Constitution of 1845 established-

Accepted Answer

the form of government for the State of Texas

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a formal separation of Texas from Mexico

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the form of government for the Republic of Texas

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a formal union of Texas with the United States

Question 3

Which of the following is the job of the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

make laws

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decide constitutionality of laws

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explain laws

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enforce laws

Question 4

Which president of the Republic of Texas transitioned the independent nation into a state of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Anson Jones

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Edward Burleson

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Mirabeau B. Lamar

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Sam Houston

Question 5

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

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Judicial

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Executive

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Legal

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Lawmaking

Question 6

Why is Republic of Texas President Mirabeau B. Lamar known as the "Father of Texas Education"?

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He set aside land for public schools.

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He created a college that trained teachers for public schools.

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He purchased the first set of textbooks for public education.

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He wrote the first standards for public education.

Question 7

The chief purpose of the Texas Rangers during the Republic of Texas was to-

Accepted Answer

fight American Indian groups

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expand borders into New Mexico

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police major cities

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negotiate statehood with the United States

Question 8

Which pair of actions by President Mirabeau B. Lamar increased the debt of the Republic of Texas?

Accepted Answer

Creating a navy and fighting American Indian groups.

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Constructing a grand capitol building and creating an army.

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Fighting Mexico and sending an expedition to Louisiana.

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Forming a police force and drafting a large army.

Question 9

How did the outcome of the US-Mexico War impact Texas?

Accepted Answer

The Rio Grande was accepted as the official border.

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Texas surrendered western lands to Mexico.

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Oil production in East Texas rose significantly.

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The United States delayed Texas statehood.

Question 10

Which concern led many in the U.S. Congress to resist the annexation of Texas?

Accepted Answer

Texas allowed slavery.

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Texas was so large.

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Texas would be too powerful.

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Texas had little to offer.

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