The Republic of Texas

How did Sam Houston feel about annexation?

• He wanted Texas to be a state.

• He did not want Texas to be a state.

• He did not really have a strong opinion.

• He wanted Texas to be part of Coahuila.

How did Mirabeau Lamar feel about annexation?

• He was against annexation.

• He worked hard to make Texas a state.

• He wanted Texas to be part of Mexico again.

• He did not really care about it.

Which president wanted to sign peace treaties with the Native Americans?

• Houston

• Lamar

• Austin

• Burnet

Which president hated the Native Americans and wanted them out of Texas?

• Houston

• Lamar

• Jones

• Burnet

Who was the last president of Texas - when Texas became a state?

• Houston

• Lamar

• Jones

• Burnet

Who was president when the capital was moved to Austin?

• Houston

• Lamar

• Jones

• Burnet

Who was president during the Archives War?

• Houston

• Lamar

• Jones

• Burnet

Which of the following were provisions of the Joint Resolution of 1845? (Choose all that are correct.)

• Texas would be a slave state.

• Texas could be divided into as many as 5 states.

• Texas could keep its public lands, but should sell some of them to pay the debt.

• Texas would be a territory.

Why was recognition so important for Texas?

• So they could keep their slaves.

• So they could trade and borrow money.

• So that the U.S. would not bother them.

• To make the Native Americans happy.

The main achievement of Lamar's presidency was _____.

• His victory at Santa Fe.

• His success in getting Texas annexed.

• His contributions to public education

• His relationship with the Native Americans.