Match each individual to the correct description. 

Which event did not contribute to  Texas's increased debt?

What did the Republic of Texas accomplish?

Read the passage from Studies Weekly:

The Declaration of Rights defined the rights and responsibilities of the citizens of the Republic of Texas. Congress did not have the right to establish a national religion or dictate what religion their citizens could practice. The government could not make laws that restricted freedom of speech or freedom of the press. Citizens also had the right to a trial by jury, the right to bear arms, and the freedom from unreasonable search and seizures by the government.

Which document was most likely the model for the Texas Declaration of Rights?

Read the passage from Studies Weekly:

The Texas Rangers is a division of law enforcement that is integral to the Texas Department of Public Safety. This organization, which has 166 commissioned members, began with 10 members … commissioned… to protect American settlements from American Indian raids.

Why might the number of Rangers have increased over time?

The Texas Constitution does not permit presidents to serve consecutive terms. (consecutive means one after another without a break) Why might the writers have added that restriction?

Read the passage from Studies Weekly:

The area was also rich in natural resources, including lumber and stone, which would be necessary to build a new city. Members of the Texas Congress agreed it would be the perfect capital.

Based on the passage, what is an important consideration when choosing a capital city location?

Read the passage from Studies Weekly:

Inflation occurred in the Republic because… [c]urrency became more readily available, which caused the prices of goods and services to increase.

Use the passage to define the term “inflation.”