12.4 A New Nation

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

Who am I ?

• 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

What was Sam Houston's stance on the Native American issue facing the Republic of Texas?

• Make peace with Native Americans

• Go to war for the land

• Get help from Mexico

Which major battle was Chief Bowles killed in?

• Battle of the Alamo
• Goliad Massacre
• Battle of New Orleans
• Battle of the Neches

Which event resulted from the Comanche refusing to give up all their Texas hostages and instead bringing just one injured girl.

• Battle of Neches
• Archive War
• Council House Fight
• Treaty of Velasco

Which president of Texas is considered the "Father of Education" for his work establishing lands for public schools?

• Burnet
• Houston
• Lamar
• Jones