Republic of Texas - Velasco to Annexation

Lamar’s policy on American Indians was to

• improve relations between the American Indians and settlers
• remove the American Indians from Texas to make way for the settlers
• sign treaties with as many American Indian tribes as possible
• educate the American Indians to help them adapt to Texan culture

Mirabeau Lamar and Sam Houston differed in their economic policies, the location of the capital, and 

• their views on American Indians 
• the wording of the Texas Constitution
• the importance of a stable government
• their loyalty to the new republic

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·  Taxes on property and livestock
·  Reduction of military spending}}
This list describes the efforts by the government of the Republic of Texas to

• attract more settlers
• increase agricultural production
• limit manufactured products
• reduce the public debt

The major issue facing the Republic of Texas during Anson Jones’ presidency was

• annexation to the United States
• A  American Indian attacks
• tension between Texas and Mexico
• building the Texas military

·  Strived to keep a balanced budget
·  Supported annexation
·  Encouraged peace with Native Americans
·  Pushed for recognition by other countries
This information was included in a slide show presentation to a middle school history class. Which prominent Texas Revolutionary leader was the focus of this presentation

• David G. Burnet
• Stephen F. Austin
• Mirabeau Lamar
• Sam Houston

  1836 Sam Houston elected First President   1837 The Panic of 1837 leads to scarcity   1838 Mirabeau B. Lamar is elected President   1839 Homestead law passed   1841 Santa Fe Expedition   1842 The Archives War   1843 Mier Expedition
Which of these is the best title for the timeline above?

• A  Presidents of the Republic
• Manifest Destiny
• Events of the Republic of Texas
• Achievements of the United States

What is the significance of 1845

• Texas was annexed into the United States
• Mexico annexed parts of Texas
• Stephen F. Austin brought the “Old 300” to Texas
• Texas won 

In the debate over the annexation of Texas, which statement would have been made by someone in favor of annexation?

• “Texas has a weak economy and needs the help of the U.S.”
• “Texas pride comes from being a citizen of the Republic of Texas.”
• “Texas will lose recognition from other nations.”
• “Texas is strong and has a great future on its own.

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·  Fear of War with Mexico
·  Avoid controversy during an election year}}
Which of these is the best title for the list above?

• Reasons to Remain a Republic
• Issues Delaying U.S. Annexation of Texas
• Effects of the Mexican War
• Results of the Revolution

What problems did the new Republic of Texas have with Mexico?

• Mexico insisted that Texas owed Mexico money.
• Mexico refused to recognize Texas' independence.
• Mexico would not return the hostages who had been captured during the revolution.
• Mexico had troops stationed in land that belonged to Texas.