Sam Houston's 1st Term as Republic of Texas President

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Who was the first, elected-by-the-people, president of the Republic of Texas?

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Sam Houston

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How long did Houston's first term last? Options: 1836-1838, 1838-1840, 1840-1842, 1840-1845

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1836-1838

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Who served as the first, elected-by-the-people, vice president of the Republic of Texas?

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Mirabeau B. Lamar

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Which of the following was NOT a problem Houston encountered during his first term as president? Debt (over $1,000,000), Mexican refusal to accept TX independence, Threats from Native Americans, Cholera epidemic

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Cholera epidemic

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What was Houston's solution to the problems the Republic was facing? Options: War with Mexico, Annexation into the US, Ignore all problems until they resolve themselves, War with the US

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Annexation into the US

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Who served as the Secretary of State during Houston's first term as president?

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Stephen F. Austin

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When Anson Jones asked the US Congress to annex Texas, what was their response?

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We won't be deciding now....Sorry!

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When annexation to the US fell through, Houston chose to

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take back the request to annex TX.

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What did Houston do to help Texas with their financial problems?

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Stop/Reduce government spending as much as possible and Issue promissory notes (star money)

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When Felix Huston arrived from the US with 500-700 soldiers ready to fight Mexico, Sam Houston chose to...

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send the troops back home so he wouldn't have to pay them.