Texas Early Republic

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Why is 1845 significant in Texas history?

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Texas was annexed by the United States.

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A major focus of Houston’s administration in the newly formed Republic of Texas was —

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paying debts from fighting the revolution

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A primary goal of the Santa Fe Expedition was to —

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establish a western boundary of Texas

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The primary function of the Texas Rangers for the Republic of Texas was to —

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protect Texans from American Indian tribes

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Who served as President of the Republic of Texas following Sam Houston's first term?

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Mirabeau Lamar

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Which of the following was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837?
1. Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.
2. The United States did not recognize the independence of the Texas Republic.
3. Annexation would raise problems with slaveholders in the United States.
4. The United States had laws forbidding any slavery state to be admitted.

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Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico.

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Which of the following events occurred during the era of Early Statehood in Texas History? Industrial growth, Population expansion, Outbreak of a civil war, Preparation for world war

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Population expansion

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How long did the siege of the Alamo last?

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13 days

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Who is considered the Father of Texas?

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Stephen F. Austin

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First president ______________, Second President _____________

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Sam Houston, Lamar, Houston, Lamar, houston lamar