Texas Republic

—Began a system of public education in Texas

• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau Lamar

—Peace with American Indians

• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau Lamar

——Favored annexation to the U.S.

• Sam Houston
• MIrabeau Lamar

What year was Texas annexed into the U.S?

• 1836
• 1845
• 1832
• 1829

What was Mirabeau Lamar's major contribution to Texas?

• Reducing Debt
• Land for public education & Universities
• Getting rid of the Native Americans

Who moved the capital of Texas from Houston to Austin?

• Polk
• Jefferson
• Lamar
• Sam Houston

Sam Houston held all of the following political positions EXCEPT

• Texas Army Commander
• President of the Republic
• Navy Commander
• United States Senator

Why did some of the Republic of Texas government NOT favor annexation to the U.S.?

• They wanted Texas to stay small
• They wanted to keep their own government
• They did want the U.S. debt
• They didn't want to become a slave state

Why did many immigrants choose to migrate to Texas?

• slavery
• cheap land & mild climate
• harsh winters
• they just ended up there

What is the correct order of presidents during the Republic of Texas?

• Houston, Lamar, Houston, Jones
• Houston, Houston, Lamar, Jones
• Houston, Lamar, Jones, Houston
• Houston, Jones, Lamar, Houston