4.7 & 4.8 notes questions

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Where was the first capital of the Republic of Texas located?

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Houston

Front

What was something that Mirabeau Lamar and Sam Houston agreed on? (pg. 230)

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that Mexico should recognize Texas independence

Front

How did Sam Houston plan to solve the state debt problem?

Back

decrease spending

Front

In the Archives War, President Houston wanted to protect which items from falling into Mexican hands?

Back

public records

Front

“Chief Bowles and many other American Indians grew to distrust the Republic.” Which of the following explains the feelings of Chief Bowles?

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Congress refused to guarantee the Cherokees’ rights to their land.

Front

Which of the following best represents President Houston's attitude regarding the state’s debt in the early days of the Republic of Texas? (Pg. 228) Options: “I need to locate new sources of income.”, “I can easily get a loan from the United States.”, “Texas has plenty of gold and silver to back paper money.”, “The public has confidence in the government right now.”

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“I need to locate new sources of income.”

Front

The Santa Fe Expedition reflected President Lamar’s underlying belief in which philosophy?

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Manifest Destiny

Front

Which aspect of annexation would positively impact Texas’s economy?

Back

switching to the U.S. currency

Front

What did the Constitution of 1836 offer to encourage people to move to Texas?

Back

land

Front

Who built the first colleges in Texas?

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religious groups