First Three Presidents of Texas

What problems did every president of Texas face?

• Problems with American Indians
• Large public debt
• Problems with Mexico
• All answers correct

As president of Texas, why did Sam Houston want to downsize the military and the government?

• He knew Texas was not going to be attacked by any enemies.
• Most of the people in the government did not like Sam Houston.
• He wanted to reduce the public debt.
• Because Lamar wanted to reduce the size of Texas.

How could Texans have calmed the fears of Americans who didn’t want annexation of Texas?

• By reducing the number of American immigrants in Texas.
• By ending slavery in Texas.
• By electing Mirabeau B. Lamar president.
• By forcing residents of Texas to speak Spanish.

Which is NOT a reason the U.S. didn't want to annex Texas?

• The Republic had a large debt
• The Republic had an enemy; Mexico
• The Republic's homes and businesses were in great shape.
• The Republic had just go out of a war.

Which is NOT a reason The Republic of Texas want to be recognized by other countries?

• Trades and Loans with other countries
• To have allies in case Mexico attacked
• To go to war with France
• Encourage immigration

What was the first country to recognize Texas Independence?

• Mexico
• France
• United States
• Bolivia

How were the Tejanos treated while Texas was a Republic?

• Hostility, discrimination
• Respectfully
• Welcoming

Wanted Texas to become part of the United States (annexation)

• Sam Houston & Mirabeau Lamar

• Mirabeau Lamar & Anson Jones

• Anson Jones & Sam Houston

Improved education in Texas

• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau Lamar
• Anson Jones

Built a strong Navy for Texas

• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau Lamar
• Anson Jones