Houston v. Lamar

What position did Sam Houston hold in the Republic of Texas?

• President

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

• Chief Justice

What was Sam Houston's stance on Texas joining the United States?

• He opposed it.

• He supported it.

• He was indifferent.

• He wanted Texas to join Mexico instead.

In which year did Sam Houston become the first President of the Republic of Texas?

• 1832

• 1836

• 1845

• 1850

What was one of Sam Houston's major achievements as a U.S. Senator from Texas?

• He led the U.S. army.

• He advocated for Native American rights.

• He was a Supreme Court Justice.

• He was the U.S. President.

What was a significant challenge Sam Houston faced during his presidency of the Republic of Texas?

• Lack of military support

• Financial instability

• Overpopulation

• Natural disasters

What was Mirabeau Lamar's role in the Republic of Texas?

• Chief Justice

• Secretary of State

• Vice President

• President

What was one of Mirabeau Lamar's major policies during his presidency?

• Annexation to the United States

• Expansion of public education

• Reduction of military forces

• Alliance with Mexico

Which city did Mirabeau Lamar help establish as the capital of Texas?

• Houston

• Austin

• San Antonio

• Dallas

How much debt was Texas in at the end of Lamar's presidency?

• 3 million

• 5 million

• 7 million

• 8 million

What part of Lamar's presidency contributed the most to Texas' debt?

• A costly fight with Mexico

• The establishment of public education

• Cutting government jobs

• Cutting taxes