Sam Houston's Financial Management Quiz

What years did Sam Houston serve as president of Texas?

• 1836-1838 and 1841-1844

• 1830-1832 and 1840-1842

• 1835-1837 and 1842-1845

• 1838-1840 and 1844-1846

How much debt was the Republic of Texas in when Sam Houston was first elected?

• Over 1 million dollars

• Over 2 million dollars

• Over 5 million dollars

• Over 7 million dollars

What did Sam Houston do to reduce expenses during his second term?

• Cut salaries, including his own

• Increased taxes significantly

• Built new infrastructure

• Hired more government officials

Who was elected as the 2nd president of the Republic of Texas in 1838?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau Lamar

• James Bowie

What was Mirabeau Lamar's plan for the Republic of Texas?

• To build a large army

• To start a national bank

• To establish a new capital

• To create a new constitution

What did Lamar want to add to the Republic of Texas?

• California

• New Mexico

• Arizona

• Nevada

What role did Stephen F. Austin have in Mexico before becoming Secretary of State?

• Empresario

• Governor

• General

• Ambassador

What problem did Texas face with new settlers from the U.S.?

• They wanted to fight the Mexicans

• They refused to settle

• They demanded independence

• They allied with Mexico

What did Houston believe was the main goal with Mexico?

• To establish trade agreements

• To achieve peace

• To expand territory

• To form an alliance

What was Mirabeau Lamar interested in expanding?

• The Republic of Texas to the Atlantic Ocean

• The Republic of Texas to the Pacific Ocean

• The Republic of Texas to the Gulf of Mexico

• The Republic of Texas to the Mississippi River