Matching worksheet about the Revolution and Republic of Texas, pairing historical terms with their definitions.
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Here is the correct matching of each numbered definition (left column) with the appropriate term from the right column, based on historical context of the Revolution and the Republic of Texas:
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1. Is money a government charges in exchange for services.
→ M. Tax
*Explanation:* A tax is a compulsory financial charge imposed by a government to fund public services.
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2. A formal meeting.
→ H. Convention
*Explanation:* In Texas history, the “Convention of 1836” was a formal meeting where delegates declared independence and drafted the Texas Constitution.
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3. Is a ruler who does not answer to people.
→ R. Dictator
*Explanation:* A dictator holds absolute power and is not accountable to the public — relevant to Mexican President Santa Anna during the Texas Revolution.
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4. Is someone who represents other people.
→ Q. Delegate
*Explanation:* Delegates were representatives chosen to attend conventions or congresses — like those at the Convention of 1836.
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5. The citizens choose leaders to represent them.
→ B. Republic
*Explanation:* A republic is a form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf — the goal of the Texas Revolution.
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6. On this date, Houston’s army took up their positions.
→ C. April 20th
*Explanation:* On April 20, 1836, Sam Houston’s Texian army positioned themselves near the San Jacinto River before the Battle of San Jacinto.
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7. Is the surrounding of a place by enemy forces trying to capture it.
→ I. Siege
*Explanation:* The Siege of the Alamo (Feb 23 – Mar 6, 1836) is the most famous example in Texas history.
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8. On this date, the Mexicans attacked.
→ N. February 24th
*Explanation:* This refers to the start of the Siege of the Alamo on February 24, 1836, when Mexican forces began their assault.
*(Note: Some sources cite Feb 23 as the start, but Feb 24 is commonly used in educational materials for simplicity.)*
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9. Means to keep in its original state.
→ D. Preserve
*Explanation:* To preserve means to maintain something in its original condition — often used in historical contexts like preserving monuments or documents.
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10. A frontiersman and former U.S. congressman.
→ K. Davy Crockett
*Explanation:* Davy Crockett was a famed frontiersman, explorer, and former U.S. Congressman who died at the Alamo.
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11. Is a person who gathers clues about an enemy or location.
→ G. Scout
*Explanation:* Scouts gathered intelligence during the Texas Revolution — such as Erastus “Deaf” Smith, who scouted for Houston.
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12. Leave the battle field and not fight.
→ S. Retreat
*Explanation:* To retreat means to withdraw from battle — e.g., the Texian retreat during the Runaway Scrape.
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13. Is a tricky situation or problem.
→ L. Scrape
*Explanation:* “Scrape” here refers to a difficult or dangerous situation — as in the “Runaway Scrape,” when civilians fled eastward from Santa Anna’s army.
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14. Is a formal agreement between two countries.
→ A. Treaty
*Explanation:* Treaties are official agreements — e.g., the Treaty of Velasco (May 14, 1836), which ended hostilities between Mexico and Texas.
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15. Is a structure built to show respect for a past event.
→ P. Monument
*Explanation:* Monuments honor historical events or figures — like the Alamo monument or the San Jacinto Monument.
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16. Is the time a person serves in office after each election.
→ F. Term
*Explanation:* A term is the fixed period during which an elected official serves — e.g., president of the Republic of Texas.
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17. Is money owed to others.
→ J. Debt
*Explanation:* The Republic of Texas struggled with debt after independence — borrowing money to finance the war and government.
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18. It relates to money and paying bills.
→ O. Economic
*Explanation:* “Economic” relates to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services — including taxes, debts, and budgets.
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19. Served as a temporary president of the new republic.
→ E. Sam Houston
*Explanation:* After the Battle of San Jacinto, Sam Houston served as the first elected president of the Republic of Texas (1836–1838). He also briefly acted as interim president before elections.
*(Note: David Burnet was the *interim* president before Houston; see #20. But Houston became president shortly after and is more famously associated with leading the new republic. However, let’s check #20…)*
Wait — correction needed:
Actually, David Burnet was the *interim president* of the Republic of Texas from March 16 to October 22, 1836 — before Sam Houston’s election. So:
#19 → E. Sam Houston — *is incorrect if we’re strict about “temporary president.”*
Let’s reassign:
✔ 19. Served as a temporary president of the new republic.
→ T. David Burnet
*Explanation:* David G. Burnet was the interim president of the Republic of Texas from March to October 1836 — truly temporary until elections.
Then:
✔ 20. Served in the U.S. Congress and later became governor of Tennessee.
→ E. Sam Houston
*Explanation:* Before coming to Texas, Sam Houston served in the U.S. House of Representatives and later as Governor of Tennessee (1827–1829).
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1. → M
2. → H
3. → R
4. → Q
5. → B
6. → C
7. → I
8. → N
9. → D
10. → K
11. → G
12. → S
13. → L
14. → A
15. → P
16. → F
17. → J
18. → O
19. → T *(David Burnet — interim president)*
20. → E *(Sam Houston — U.S. Congress & TN governor)*
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📌 Key Takeaway: This worksheet tests knowledge of vocabulary and key figures/events from the Texas Revolution and early Republic. Pay attention to precise roles (like “interim president” vs. “elected president”) and dates tied to major battles or political events.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards!
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1. Is money a government charges in exchange for services.
→ M. Tax
*Explanation:* A tax is a compulsory financial charge imposed by a government to fund public services.
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2. A formal meeting.
→ H. Convention
*Explanation:* In Texas history, the “Convention of 1836” was a formal meeting where delegates declared independence and drafted the Texas Constitution.
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3. Is a ruler who does not answer to people.
→ R. Dictator
*Explanation:* A dictator holds absolute power and is not accountable to the public — relevant to Mexican President Santa Anna during the Texas Revolution.
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4. Is someone who represents other people.
→ Q. Delegate
*Explanation:* Delegates were representatives chosen to attend conventions or congresses — like those at the Convention of 1836.
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5. The citizens choose leaders to represent them.
→ B. Republic
*Explanation:* A republic is a form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf — the goal of the Texas Revolution.
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6. On this date, Houston’s army took up their positions.
→ C. April 20th
*Explanation:* On April 20, 1836, Sam Houston’s Texian army positioned themselves near the San Jacinto River before the Battle of San Jacinto.
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7. Is the surrounding of a place by enemy forces trying to capture it.
→ I. Siege
*Explanation:* The Siege of the Alamo (Feb 23 – Mar 6, 1836) is the most famous example in Texas history.
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8. On this date, the Mexicans attacked.
→ N. February 24th
*Explanation:* This refers to the start of the Siege of the Alamo on February 24, 1836, when Mexican forces began their assault.
*(Note: Some sources cite Feb 23 as the start, but Feb 24 is commonly used in educational materials for simplicity.)*
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9. Means to keep in its original state.
→ D. Preserve
*Explanation:* To preserve means to maintain something in its original condition — often used in historical contexts like preserving monuments or documents.
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10. A frontiersman and former U.S. congressman.
→ K. Davy Crockett
*Explanation:* Davy Crockett was a famed frontiersman, explorer, and former U.S. Congressman who died at the Alamo.
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11. Is a person who gathers clues about an enemy or location.
→ G. Scout
*Explanation:* Scouts gathered intelligence during the Texas Revolution — such as Erastus “Deaf” Smith, who scouted for Houston.
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12. Leave the battle field and not fight.
→ S. Retreat
*Explanation:* To retreat means to withdraw from battle — e.g., the Texian retreat during the Runaway Scrape.
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13. Is a tricky situation or problem.
→ L. Scrape
*Explanation:* “Scrape” here refers to a difficult or dangerous situation — as in the “Runaway Scrape,” when civilians fled eastward from Santa Anna’s army.
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14. Is a formal agreement between two countries.
→ A. Treaty
*Explanation:* Treaties are official agreements — e.g., the Treaty of Velasco (May 14, 1836), which ended hostilities between Mexico and Texas.
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15. Is a structure built to show respect for a past event.
→ P. Monument
*Explanation:* Monuments honor historical events or figures — like the Alamo monument or the San Jacinto Monument.
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16. Is the time a person serves in office after each election.
→ F. Term
*Explanation:* A term is the fixed period during which an elected official serves — e.g., president of the Republic of Texas.
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17. Is money owed to others.
→ J. Debt
*Explanation:* The Republic of Texas struggled with debt after independence — borrowing money to finance the war and government.
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18. It relates to money and paying bills.
→ O. Economic
*Explanation:* “Economic” relates to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services — including taxes, debts, and budgets.
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19. Served as a temporary president of the new republic.
→ E. Sam Houston
*Explanation:* After the Battle of San Jacinto, Sam Houston served as the first elected president of the Republic of Texas (1836–1838). He also briefly acted as interim president before elections.
*(Note: David Burnet was the *interim* president before Houston; see #20. But Houston became president shortly after and is more famously associated with leading the new republic. However, let’s check #20…)*
Wait — correction needed:
Actually, David Burnet was the *interim president* of the Republic of Texas from March 16 to October 22, 1836 — before Sam Houston’s election. So:
#19 → E. Sam Houston — *is incorrect if we’re strict about “temporary president.”*
Let’s reassign:
✔ 19. Served as a temporary president of the new republic.
→ T. David Burnet
*Explanation:* David G. Burnet was the interim president of the Republic of Texas from March to October 1836 — truly temporary until elections.
Then:
✔ 20. Served in the U.S. Congress and later became governor of Tennessee.
→ E. Sam Houston
*Explanation:* Before coming to Texas, Sam Houston served in the U.S. House of Representatives and later as Governor of Tennessee (1827–1829).
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✔ Final Correct Matching:
1. → M
2. → H
3. → R
4. → Q
5. → B
6. → C
7. → I
8. → N
9. → D
10. → K
11. → G
12. → S
13. → L
14. → A
15. → P
16. → F
17. → J
18. → O
19. → T *(David Burnet — interim president)*
20. → E *(Sam Houston — U.S. Congress & TN governor)*
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📌 Key Takeaway: This worksheet tests knowledge of vocabulary and key figures/events from the Texas Revolution and early Republic. Pay attention to precise roles (like “interim president” vs. “elected president”) and dates tied to major battles or political events.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards!
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