Houston vs. Lamar

He is known as the “Father of Education in Texas” because of his efforts to set aside land for public schools and university and to finance public education. 

• Houston
• Lamar

He supported the annexation of Texas to the United States, an idea that was very popular with the people of Texas. 

• Houston
• Lamar

During his administration, the capital of Texas was moved to its current location in Austin. 

• Houston
• Lamar

Who would have said this?
"We must maintain peace with our Indian Neigbors?"

• Mirabeau Lamar
• Sam Houston
• Anson Jones

Who would have said this?
"In order for our empire to succeed, money must be spent on building a strong military."

• Jack Coffee Hays
• Sam Houston
• Anson Jones
• Mirabeau Lamar

He increased the Republic’s debt tremendously, by spending millions on the Indian wars and military expeditions to expand Texas’ borders.       

• Houston
• Lamar

He created a currency called Redbacks, though it quickly shrank in value. 

• Houston
• Lamar

Which of the choices below were a part of Sam Houston and his presidency? (Hint: 2 correct answers, must select both)

• He did NOT want Texas to be annexed to the U.S.

• He had no education policy

• wanted peace with Mexico and the Cherokees

• He wanted to fight the Native Americans and Mexico

Why did Lamar oppose annexation?

• He didn't like the U.S.

• He hated Houston.

• He wanted to join back with Mexico.

• He thought Texas could make it on their own.

Houston used this group to bring peace with the Native Americans and Mexico.

• Dallas Mavericks

• Texas Rangers

• Dallas Cowboys

• Houston Rockets