Art 7 Sam Houston 3/19 4A

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 presidency?

• To expand Texas into Mexico

• To improve relations with American Indian tribes

• To build a large army

• To create a new constitution

Why couldn't Sam Houston serve two consecutive terms as president?

• He lost the election

• The Texas Constitution of 1836 did not allow it

• He was not popular enough

• He chose to retire

What position did Sam Houston hold after his first term as president?

• Governor of Texas

• Mayor of Houston

• Member of the Texas House of Representatives

• Senator of Texas

In what year was Sam Houston elected for a second term as president?

• 1836

• 1841

• 1845

• 1850

What was one of Houston's primary goals during his second term?

• To expand the territory of Texas

• To make the republic financially stable

• To build a new capital city

• To form an alliance with France

What challenge did Houston face in achieving peace with Mexico?

• Lack of military support

• Mexico's efforts to discourage settlers

• Poor communication

• Economic difficulties

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

• A peace treaty was signed

• The Mexican Army attacked frontier towns

• Texas declared war on Mexico

• A new constitution was written

What did some Texans call for due to hostilities with Mexico?

• A peace treaty

• War with Mexico

• A new president

• An alliance with Britain

What did Houston do to defend Texas during his second term?

• Built a large navy

• Encouraged settlers to leave

• Did everything he could to defend Texas

• Formed an alliance with Spain