Semester Review

Front

What was the journey called that Mirabeau B. Lamar sent a group of soldiers and settlers on to establish a western boundary of Texas, which ended in failure?

Back

the "Santa Fe Expedition"

Front

What group was President Lamar's administration fighting against in the "Council House Fight" and the "Cordova Rebellion"? [hint: Lamar wanted to completely remove these people from Texas]

Back

Native American tribes

Front

Why do we remember Mirabeau Lamar?

Back

He helped develop the Texas educational system.

Front

Which issue concerning Texas worried the President of the United States before annexation? Options: Texan Native American tribes, War with Spain, Issue of slavery, Texas' debt

Back

Issue of slavery

Front

Why did Texas want to be annexed by the United States?

Back

The US would pay Texas' debt

Front

How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?

Back

New borders were established for Texas

Front

Which area of Texas did Germans primarily settle in?

Back

New Braunfels

Front

How has Italian culture influenced Texas?

Back

Pasta and Catholicism

Front

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

Back

True

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