Article: An Independent Nation

During which years did Texas stand as an independent republic?

• 1826-1835

• 1836-1845

• 1846-1855

• 1856-1865

What did President Lamar do that angered local American Indian tribes?

• He sold off their lands to settlers.

• He refused to assist tribes in inter-tribal wars.

• He didn’t honor the treaties made by President Houston.

• He demanded that they pledge loyalty to the Republic of Texas.

Who became president of the Republic of Texas in 1844?

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Stephen Austin

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

True or False: Texas had to deal with the constant threat of attack from Mexico.

• True

• False

Despite the many challenges President Anson Jones faced, the question of ___________dominated his presidency.

• Mexico's attacks

• American Indians

• annexation

• new taxes