Q: Presidency of Sam Houston

Q: Presidency of Sam Houston

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7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

All of the following were challenges Sam Houston faced during his first administration except: an economy in crisis, instability along the Texas frontier, lack of an established capital city.

Back

conflict with the United States

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sam Houston established a new capital for the Republic of Texas in which city?

Back

Houston

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Panic of 1837 was an economic crisis that originated in _____ and deeply affected the Republic of Texas.

Back

United States

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

One of the few way that the Republic of Texas could raise funds to pay of the nation’s debts was: Selling off territory, Borrowing money from the U.S., Charging immigrants to settle there, Selling off public lands to individuals

Back

Selling off public lands to individuals

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Felix Huston was deeply offended by President Houston’s attempt to replace him– Huston responded by:

Back

Challenging his replacement to a duel

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Invincible and Brutus, the last two ships of the Texas Navy, were lost when they:

Back

Were run aground off the TX Coast

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mexico insisted the correct boundary between the Republic of Texas and Mexico was the _____ River:

Back

Nueces

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Most settlers in Texas felt _____ toward the Native Americans of Texas: kindly, pity, care

Back

hostility