Question

1. what motivated immigrants to settle in texas?

select two correct answers.
a. they were looking for better economic opportunities.
b. they were wanting to hold public office in texas.
c. they were preparing for a war with mexico.
d. they were fleeing political unrest in the united states.
e. they were hoping to purchase cheap, fertile farmland.

1. when president houston took office, he dismissed the texas army and replaced it with the -

a. texas navy
b. texas rangers
c. consultation
d. council house

1. determine which contribution explains each individual’s significance to the republic of texas.

write the letter in the correct box. not all answers will be used.
a. called the texas congress into session to accept annexation by the united states
b. set aside land in texas for the development of public schools and universities
c. promoted peace and encouraged trade with natives through treaties
d. formed an alliance with the cherokee to rebel against the united states

sam houston \tmirabeau b. lamar \tanson jones

Explanation:

Question 17:

Immigrants to Texas primarily sought economic advancement and access to affordable, fertile farmland. Holding public office was not a key motivator, they were not preparing for war with Mexico, and they were not fleeing unrest in the U.S.

Question 18:

When Sam Houston became president of the Republic of Texas, he disbanded the regular army and relied on the Texas Rangers for frontier defense and security.

Question 19:

• Sam Houston prioritized peaceful relations with Indigenous groups via treaties and trade.
• Mirabeau B. Lamar set aside land grants to establish public education institutions in Texas.
• Anson Jones called the Texas Congress into session to approve annexation by the United States.

Answer:

1. A. They were looking for better economic opportunities.

E. They were hoping to purchase cheap, fertile farmland.

1. B. Texas Rangers
2. Sam Houston: C

Mirabeau B. Lamar: B
Anson Jones: A