Sam Houston's Financial Management Flashcard

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What years did Sam Houston serve as president of Texas?

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1836-1838 and 1841-1844

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How much debt was the Republic of Texas in when Sam Houston was first elected?

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Over 1 million dollars

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What did Sam Houston do to reduce expenses during his second term?

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Cut salaries, including his own

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Who was elected as the 2nd president of the Republic of Texas in 1838?

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Mirabeau Lamar

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What was Mirabeau Lamar's plan for the Republic of Texas?

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To start a national bank

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What did Lamar want to add to the Republic of Texas?

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New Mexico

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What role did Stephen F. Austin have in Mexico before becoming Secretary of State?

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Empresario

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What problem did Texas face with new settlers from the U.S.?

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They wanted to fight the Mexicans

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What did Houston believe was the main goal with Mexico?

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To achieve peace

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What was Mirabeau Lamar interested in expanding? Options: The Republic of Texas to the Atlantic Ocean, The Republic of Texas to the Pacific Ocean, The Republic of Texas to the Gulf of Mexico, The Republic of Texas to the Mississippi River

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The Republic of Texas to the Pacific Ocean