Republic to Statehood

Why did Lamar believe moving the capitol from Houston to Austin would benefit Texas?

• Settlers would be more likley to find gold.
• It would attract settlers and expand the nation.
• It would move the capitol further away from Indians.
• It would provide better farming ideas.

In what way did Texas Congress honor Stephen F. Austin? 

• They built a monument of him and placed it in San Antonio.
• They guaranteed 3,000 acres free land to Austin's children.
• Congress renamed the new capital city, Austin.
• Congress made Austin the 3rd Texas President.

Which Texas president supported annexation by the U.S.?

• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau Lamar
• William Travis
• Stephen F. Austin

Which Texas president opposed annexation by the U.S.?

• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau Lamar
• William Travis
• Stephen F. Austin

Which is NOT a term of Lamar's negotiation plan with Mexico?

• Texas would pay Mexico $5 million

• Mexico must recognize Texas as an independent nation

• Mexico must accept the Rio Grande as the their border

• Mexico must decline trade opportunities with the U.S.

Which fact does not describe Sam Houston?

• He created the education system for Texas.
• He was the first president of Texas.
• He was sympathetic to the local Indians.
• He supported annexation.

Which was NOT an issue faced by the Republic of Texas?

• Mass debt from fighting in the Texas Revolution.
• Settlements being attacked by local Indians.
• Arrival of Americans trying to fight in the TX Revolution.
• America trying to annex Texas without an agreement.

Which of the following IS an example of foreign policy?

• Working with local senators to pass laws.
• Seeking to achieve peace among locals
• The creation of public schools on government property.
• Meeting with European officials to improve global policies.

What is known as Mirabeau Lamar's greatest achievement?

• Fighting to remove local Indians from Texas.
• Fixing Texas's economic problems.
• The development of the education programs in Texas.
• Leading a successful expedition in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Which country was the first to recognize Texas's independence?

• England
• France
• America
• Mexico