Republic of Texas: Success & Struggle

Who were the first two generally elected Presidents of the Republic of Texas?

• Sam Houston and George Washington

• Mirabeau Lamar and Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar and George Washington

• Sam Houston and Abraham Lincoln

How long was Texas an independent nation?

• 10 years

• 9 months

• 9 years

• 1 year

On what date did Texas become a state?

• December 29, 1845

• July 4, 1845

• July 4, 1876

• December 29, 1876

When did Texas declare independence from Mexico?

• December 24, 1846

• July 4, 1876

• March 2, 1836

• March 2, 1846

(a)   wanted to have a good relationship with the Native Americans.

-David Burnet

-Sam Houston

-Mirabeau Lamar

Sam Houston had an excellent relationship with the _________ tribe.

• Caddo

• Comanche

• Jumano

• Cherokee

Texas became the _____ state of the Union.

• 28th

• 2nd

• 25th

• 22nd

What is money paid to the government by citizens?

• taxes

• debt

• negotiating

• interim

Who was the interim Vice president?

• David G. Burnet

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Sam Houston

• Mira B. Lamar

A meeting held in a council house and intended for peaceful negotiation between Comanche and Texans is _______.

• peace treaty

• Congress

• Council House Fight