Presidents of the Republic of Texas

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Anson Jones

What was one of Mirabeau B. Lamar's main goals during his presidency?

• To establish a public education system

• To join the United States

• To move the capital to Houston

• To reduce the republic's debt

What did Sam Houston do when he returned to office?

• Increased government spending

• Moved the capital to Austin

• Reduced government spending

• Built more public schools

Who was the president of the Republic of Texas when it was annexed by the United States?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

• Stephen F. Austin

What was the relationship between Texas and Mexico during the years of the republic?

• Friendly and cooperative

• Nonexistent

• Tense and unresolved

• Peaceful and stable