Houston/Lamar Flashcard

Front

Finish the sentence: The Texas Rangers were first used to _________________.

Back

protect settlers moving into west Texas/ frontier

Front

Finish the sentence: The biggest problem faced by the new Republic of Texas was its _________.

Back

national debt

Front

Who was elected as the first President of the Republic of Texas?

Back

Sam Houston

Front

True or False: Houston wanted to promote trade and peace with the Native Americans in Texas.

Back

True

Front

Which of the following was one of the most important policies of Mirabeau B. Lamar?
- support of war with the United States
- support of increasing income taxes
- support of public education

Back

support of public education

Front

Because of his effects to instill an education system, Lamar is remembered as ____________________.

Back

The Father of Texas Education

Front

What was the name of the law that protected Texans' homes and up to 50 acres from seizure for debts?

Back

Homestead Law

Front

By the end of Lamar's term, he had achieved his goal of removing all the Cherokee from East Texas, and pushed the __________ far north and west.

Back

Comanche

Front

Lamar expanded the use of bills known as "_____________". They were called this because of the color of ink that was used.

Back

Redbacks

Front

Which president established an aggressive policy by sending an expedition to take control of MX Territory?

Back

Lamar