Republic of Texas: Choose Your Fighter

Which leader favored Texas joining the United States to solve its problems?

• Mirabeau Lamar backed annexation for quick growth

• Both leaders opposed annexation as risky

• Sam Houston supported annexation for stability

• Neither leader considered annexation a solution

Which presidency was more aggressive in military and expansion policies?

• Houston and Lamar shared identical aggression levels

• Both leaders avoided aggressive military actions

• Mirabeau Lamar pursued an expansionist agenda

• Sam Houston emphasized defense over expansion

What was the Santa Fe Expedition associated with?

• Lamar’s plan to extend Texas toward the Pacific

• Houston’s effort to reduce government spending

• A diplomatic mission to join the United States

• A defensive campaign against coastal threats

Which statement best contrasts their spending priorities shown?

• Houston aimed lower spending than Lamar

• Lamar spent less on government than Houston

• Spending levels cannot be compared from the cards

• Both leaders kept spending equally minimal

If Texas wanted peaceful relations and reduced conflict, which leader’s approach fits better?

• Neither leader, because both sought war often

• Either leader, because both avoided conflicts

• Lamar’s visionary expansion and aggression

• Houston’s pragmatic diplomacy and defense

Which goal aligned with Lamar’s vision for Texas?

• An independent Texas expanding its borders

• Immediate annexation to the United States

• Retrenchment and strict budget reductions

• Withdrawal from western territories altogether

Which action best represents Houston’s approach to managing Texas’s early debt?

• Borrowed heavily from foreign lenders

• Expanded army and hired more officials

• Increased taxes and raised tariffs

• Cut army size and reduced salaries

What nickname describes Lamar’s financial strategy during his presidency?

• Cautious budgeting

• Aggressive spending

• Balanced accounts

• Deficit reduction

During Houston’s second term, approximately how much did the government spend?

• About $600,000

• About $1,000,000

• About $7,000,000

• About $89,000

Which currency issue is linked to Lamar’s policies and Texas’s fiscal troubles?

• Copper Tokens

• Silver Notes

• Redbacks paper

• Gold Doubloons