Mirabeau Lamar and the Republic of Texas

What caused Lamar to go to Texas?

• He wanted to become president of Texas.

• His wife passed away and he decided to follow a friend to Texas.

• He was in debt and was looking for a way to earn money.

• He had been in a fight and was looking for a place to hide.

What is the most likely reason Lamar did not want Texas annexed by the United States?

• He thought Texas should be a part of Canada.

• He wanted Texas to go back under the rule of Mexico.

• He didn’t like the United States government.

• He wanted Texas to grow and become its own powerful country.

Which of the following statements show that Lamar supported Texas?

• He disagreed with Texas being independent from Mexico.

• He supported the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• He wanted Texas to join the United States of America.

• He thought Santa Anna would be an excellent leader for Texas.

What did Mirabeau Lamar accomplish during his presidency for Texas? (Circle all that apply)

• He secured land to build universities in Texas.

• He built up the army in case of a war against the United States.

• He moved the capital to Austin.

• He sent several treaties to Mexico.

If you were president of the Republic of Texas, would you support Texas being annexed by the United States or would you be against it? Explain why

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How should sentence 1 be changed?

• Change won to winned

• Add a comma after election

• Change became to become

• Change President to president

How should sentence 6 and 7 be combined?

• Additionally, he is known as the “Father of Texas Education” because of his interest in developing universities in the state.

• Additionally, he is known as the “Father of Texas Education,” and he had interest in developing universities in the state.

• His interest in developing universities in the state caused him to be known as the “Father of Texas,” additionally.

• Additionally, he is known as the “Father of Texas Education,” so he had interest in developing universities in the state.

What transition word should be inserted at the beginning of sentence 9?

• In addition,

• Similarly,

• However,

• Last but not least,

What change should be made to sentence 10?

• Change his to him

• Delete the comma after presidency

• Change spended to spent

• Change a to an