Exploring the First Presidents of the Republic of Texas

Exploring the First Presidents of the Republic of Texas

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Social Studies

7th Grade

Easy

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Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores the history of the Republic of Texas, focusing on its four presidents: Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, and Anson Jones. It discusses the challenges faced by each president, including debt, relations with Native Americans, and the push for annexation by the United States. Sam Houston's two non-consecutive terms are highlighted, along with Lamar's military and educational policies. Anson Jones' presidency culminates in Texas becoming a U.S. state in 1846.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major conflict did Texas face before becoming its own Republic?

The Texas Revolution

The Civil War

World War I

The Alamo Siege

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

Stephen F. Austin

Anson Jones

Mirabeau Lamar

Sam Houston

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant issue during Sam Houston's first presidency?

Building a navy

Establishing a new capital

Education reform

Debt from the war

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who succeeded Sam Houston as the second president of the Republic of Texas?

Mirabeau Lamar

Stephen F. Austin

Anson Jones

David G. Burnet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mirabeau Lamar's approach to dealing with Native Americans?

Peace treaties

Military removal

Granting citizenship

Trade agreements

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a focus of Sam Houston during his second term as president?

Expanding the navy

Reducing government spending

Starting a new war with Mexico

Annexing Oklahoma

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major challenge faced by all presidents of the Republic of Texas?

Inability to form a military

Disputes over the capital location

Debt and financial instability

Lack of natural resources

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