4B Mirabeau B. Lamar

Mirabeau B. Lamar was known for being:

• The second President of the Republic of Texas

• A famous American poet

• An inventor of the 19th century

• A Civil War general

Where was Mirabeau B. Lamar born?

One of Mirabeau B. Lamar's greatest accomplishments was:

• establishing the Texas public education system

• leading the Texas Revolution

• signing the Treaty of Velasco

• founding the city of Houston

In what year was Mirabeau B. Lamar elected as the second president of the Republic of Texas?

Mirabeau B. Lamar is remembered as the 'Father of Texas Education' because:

• He established the first university in Texas.

• He advocated for a public school system.

• He was the first governor of Texas.

• He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.