Sam Houston and Texas Independence

Who was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• James Bowie

• Davy Crockett

What was one of Sam Houston's goals during his second term as president of the Republic of Texas?

• To expand the territory of Texas

• To make the republic financially stable

• To build a large army

• To become the governor of Texas

Why couldn't Sam Houston serve two consecutive terms as president of the Republic of Texas?

• He was not popular enough

• The Texas Constitution of 1836 did not allow it

• He was too old

• He wanted to retire

What did Sam Houston do after his first term as president ended?

• He moved to Mexico

• He served in the Texas House of Representatives

• He became a farmer

• He traveled to Europe

What was one of the challenges Sam Houston faced during his second term as president?

• Building a new capital city

• Achieving peace with Mexico

• Finding a new vice president

• Writing a new constitution

What did the Texas Congress pursue under Sam Houston's guidance during his second term?

• War with Mexico

• Peace with the local American Indian tribes

• Building a navy

• Expanding the Texas territory

What happened in 1842 that increased tensions between Texas and Mexico?

• A drought affected Texas

• The Mexican Army attacked several frontier towns

• A new president was elected in Mexico

• Texas discovered gold

What did some Texans call for in response to the Mexican attacks in 1842?

• A peace treaty

• War with Mexico

• A new election

• Building a wall

What was Sam Houston's approach to the issues with Mexico during his presidency?

• He ignored them

• He did everything he could to defend Texas

• He surrendered to Mexico

• He moved the capital to a safer location

What was one of Sam Houston's achievements during his presidency?

• He became the governor of Texas

• He improved relations with American Indian tribes

• He discovered oil in Texas

• He built a new capital city