Republic of Texas

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

When Houston wanted to move the capitol during his 2nd term, he started the...

• Texas Revolution

• Goliad Massacre

• Archives War

• Cordova Rebellion

Congress did not approve the Santa Fe Expedition.  Troops were sent anyway by which president on this failed mission?

• Mirabeau Lamar
• Sam Houston
• Anson Jones

He had the Cherokee Wars where Chief Bowles was killed.

• Houston

• Lamar

Who served two terms as president of Texas?

• Houston

• Lamar

The Archive Wars were fought in ______?

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Austin

• Amarillo

The Battle of Plum Creek was fought against which Native Tribe?

• Athapaskan

• Wichita

• Comanche

• Kiowa

When Houston wanted to move the capitol during his 2nd term, he started the...

• Texas Revolution

• Goliad Massacre

• Archives War

• Cordova Rebellion