Flashcard on the Republic of Texas (W/O VOCAB)

Front

Why do you think Sam Houston was the first president?

Back

His leadership during the Texas Revolution

Front

What was the largest settlement during the Republic of Texas?

Back

San Antonio

Front

How did Sam Houston's policy towards Native Americans differ from Mirabeau Lamar's?

Back

Houston wanted to live in peace with them.

Front

What was Mirabeau Lamar's stance on annexation?

Back

He believed Texas was better off independent.

Front

Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas?

Back

Anson Jones

Front

To what city did Lamar move the capital?

Back

Austin

Front

Lamar was known as the "Father of _________."

Back

Education

Front

Which president commissioned the First Texas Navy?

Back

Mirabeau Lamar

Front

What was Stephen F. Austin's original commission for the Texas Rangers?

Back

To patrol and protect settlers from Native Americans

Front

When Houston, Lamar, and Anson Jones were president, what was the name of the era?

Back

Republic of Texas