Texas as a new Republic 1

I was the 1st president of Texas

made peaceful relations with Indians

I pushed for Texas annexation to the United states

I led Texas victory for independence

I was also know as "old Sam Jacinto"

WHO am I?

• Sam Houston

• Lamar

• James Bowie

• Travis

Why was it important for the Republic of Texas to obtain recognition from foreign countries?

• foreign recognition allowed the signing of the Treaty of Velasco

• foreign recognition allow the value of redbacks

• foreign recognition could lead to U.S. annexation

The 2nd Treaty of Velasco provided that in exchange for his immediate release, Santa Anna would-

• persuade Mexico to recognize Texas Independence

• free slaves

• give land to Indians

I stress the need for public education

I ordered the removal of the American Indians out of Texas

I established a new capital at Austin

I issued a new currency called redbacks

I am (a)  

• Travis
• Sam Houston
• James Fannin
• Mirabeau B. Lamar

The U.S. was hesitant to annex Texas because-

• the US did not need land

• Canada wanted to grant part of its territory

• the US did not want to anger Mexico, which still considered Texas as part of Mexico

What was one major challenge faced by President Houston and the Early Republic?

• national debt

• U.S. - Mexican War

• territory disputes with Spain

• development of political parties

The belief that the United States was destined to stretch all the way across the continent of North America

• Manifest Destiny

• Bill of Rights

• Mexican-American War

• Gold Rush

Why is 1845 an important date in Texas History?

• Texas gained statehood by joining the US

• Mexico received foreign recognition

• Texas won its independence from Mexico

Which U.S. president was a Democrat,

supported Manifest Destiny and

promised the US would annex Texas

• Anson Jones

• Henry Clay

• James K. Polk

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

Causes: Mexican fears of U.S. expansion

Mexican anger over Texas annexation

Mexico-Texas conflict

What was the outcome or effect of the causes listed above?

• The U.S. - Mexican War

• The war of 1812

• world war 1