The New Republic of Texas

Who was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• George Washington

• Santa Anna

When Texas became independent what was its new name?

• Texas Revolution

• Independent Texas

• Republic of Texas

The Republic of Texas struggled in the beginning because they had a lack of __________.

• cotton

• money

• land

• oil

Why were people interested in moving to Texas in the late 1800s?

• They could own land and start a new life.

• They hated where they lived.

• The Native Americans invited them.

• Mexico invited them.

President Houston wanted to get along peacefully with American Indians in Texas.

• True

• False

Who was the final president of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

Which president of the Republic of Texas did not want to join the United States and started the public school system in Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar