1/30 & 1/31 Warm Up

Created a plan of government for Texas and divided power into three branches; included a bill of rights

• George Childress
• Stephen F. Austin
• Mier y Terán Report
• Constitution of 1836

Wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence

• George Childress
• Stephen F. Austin
• Mier y Terán Report
• Constitution of 1836

Led the successful colonization of Texas; known as the Father of Texas

• George Childress
• Stephen F. Austin
• Mier y Terán Report
• Constitution of 1836

Recommended that strong measures be taken to stop the United States from acquiring Texas

• George Childress
• Stephen F. Austin
• Mier y Terán Report
• Constitution of 1836

Why is Mirabeau B. Lamar known as the “Father of Education” in Texas?

• He founded the University of Texas.
• He wrote a book on education.
• He was the first president in the Republic.
• He set aside land for public schools and universities.

This is a map of Texas. Which location on the map became the new capital of Texas during Lamar’s presidency? Select the correct answer.

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which letter correctly identifies Europe?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which letter correctly identifies North America?

• A
• B
• C
• D