REVIEW REPUBLIC

Who became the first elected president of Texas in late 1836?

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• James Bowie

What city was created to be the capital of Texas under President Sam Houston?

• Austin

• Dallas

• Houston

• San Antonio

What was one of the big issues President Houston had to deal with?

• Overpopulation

• Lack of military

• Texas had little money

• Foreign invasions

Who was known as the "Father of Education in Texas"?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Fannin

What was one of the reasons Sam Houston couldn't run for immediate re-election in 1838?

• He was unpopular

• The Texas Constitution didn't allow it

• He was too ill

• He moved to another state

What was one of Sam Houston's goals that he couldn't achieve?

• Annexation

• Building a railroad

• Expanding the navy

• Establishing a new currency

What was one of the consequences of issuing "redbacks"?

• Economic prosperity

• Increased trade

• They became worthless

• Strengthened military

What did President Lamar increase that also raised the Texas debt?

• Taxes

• Military size

• Infrastructure projects

• Trade tariffs

What was the purpose of the expedition sent by President Lamar in 1841?

• To annex California.

• To establish trade with Santa Fe.

• To explore the Pacific Ocean.

• To negotiate with Mexico.

What happened to the group sent on the expedition to Santa Fe?

• They successfully established trade.

• They were captured by the Mexican army.

• They returned with new allies.

• They discovered gold.