Republic of Texas Quiz

Who was the first elected President of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Both

• Neither

What is Annexation?

• The formal joining of two political regions

• A type of presidency where the main goal is to conquer a large amount of land

• A president's advisors

• The beginning era of a nation

Who is known as the Father of Texas Education?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Both

• Neither

Who issued new paper money called "Redbacks"?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Both

• Neither

Who was President when the homestead law was passed that protected homes of residents?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Both

• Neither

Who had tried to achieve a balanced budget where spending did not exceed income?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Both

• Neither

Who carried out the meeting and signing of a peace treaty with Texas Indians?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Both

• Neither

Who rose the debt of Texas to more than $8 million?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Both

• Neither

Who served as President of Texas twice?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Both

• Neither

Who set aside thousands of acres of Texas land for public schools?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Both

• Neither