Texas Republic and Early Statehood

Lamar sent his expedition to Santa Fe to convince New Mexicans they were Texans. If this happened- 

• Texas' west boundary would have changed.
• all Cherokees could live on that land. 

The Council House Fight was a conflict during Lamar's administration that involved harsh treatment toward-

• Texas slaves.
• American Indians.

The year 1845 is significant to Texas History because-

• Texans won at the battle of the Alamo.
• Texas was annexed to the U.S.

Which Texas president strongly favored annexation? 

• Sam Houston
• Mirabeau Lamar

What is Manifest Destiny?

• The U.S. was destined by God to take over the whole world.
• The belief that the U.S. was meant to spread from ocean to ocean.

Which U.S. president believed in Manifest Destiny?

• James k. Polk
• Abraham Lincoln

After the U.S.-Mexico War, where was the border between the two countries? 

• The Pecos River
• The Rio Grande

Which document finally acknowledge Texas as being part of the U.S.?

• The Treaty of Velasco
• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidaglo

Which is the best title to the map?

• Mexican Cession
• Guadalupe Hidgalo 
• Louisiana Purchase
• California Territory 

He cut government spending in his administration.

• James Polk

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar