Texas History and Government

The video covers the period when Texas was an independent republic, highlighting the presidencies of Sam Houston and Mirabeau B. Lamar. Houston aimed to annex Texas to the U.S., while Lamar focused on education. Despite financial struggles, Texas eventually became the 28th U.S. state, amid tensions with Mexico.

Who was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas?

• Anson Jones

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

What was one of Sam Houston's main goals during his presidency?

• To establish a new capital

• To annex Texas to the United States

• To increase taxes

• To expand the Texas Navy

Which president moved the capital to Austin and focused on public education?

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

What was Mirabeau B. Lamar's contribution to education in Texas?

• He built the first university

• He created a national library

• He set aside land for public schools and universities

• He established a scholarship fund

During Sam Houston's second term, what did he focus on reducing?

• Government spending

• Trade tariffs

• Military forces

• Public education

What action did Angelina Eberle take to prevent the removal of state archives?

• She organized a protest

• She fired a cannon in warning

• She petitioned the government

• She moved the archives herself

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

• Stephen F. Austin

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

In what year did Texas become the 28th state of the United States?

• 1844

• 1845

• 1846

• 1847

What was the main reason for the tense relations between Texas and Mexico?

• Border disagreements

• Cultural differences

• Trade disputes

• Mexico's refusal to recognize Texas's independence

What event was a precursor to the conflict between Texas and Mexico?

• The annexation of Texas by the United States

• The election of Anson Jones

• The relocation of the capital to Austin

• The establishment of public schools