Texas History and Key Events

The video explores the Republic of Texas from 1836 to 1846, covering key events and figures such as Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar. It discusses the challenges of annexation, boundary disputes, and the impact of slavery. The video also highlights the administrations of Houston and Lamar, the Santa Fe Expedition, and the eventual annexation of Texas into the United States under Anson Jones, emphasizing the concept of Manifest Destiny.

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• The battle was inconclusive.

• Santa Anna's forces defeated the Texans.

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

• Houston's forces defeated Santa Anna's forces.

What was a major concern for Sam Houston during his first administration?

• Creating a new currency

• Building a new army

• Annexation of Texas to the United States

• Establishing a new capital

Why did Mirabeau Lamar move the capital away from Houston?

• He wanted it to be closer to Mexico.

• He wanted it to be closer to the coast.

• He wanted it to be named after himself.

• He wanted it to be further west and not named after Sam Houston.

What was the purpose of the Santa Fe Expedition?

• To establish a military base

• To bring Santa Fe into Texas

• To establish a trade route with Mexico

• To explore new territories

What financial strategy did Texas use to attract more settlers during Lamar's administration?

• Providing free transportation

• Offering tax incentives

• Issuing government bonds

• Selling land cheaply

What was the Black Bean Affair?

• An event where 17 Texans were executed

• A failed military expedition

• A trade dispute with Mexico

• A diplomatic incident with France

What was the Archive War?

• A disagreement over land ownership

• A conflict over the location of Texas's capital

• A dispute over the state's historical documents

• A battle between Texas and Mexico

Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas?

• Anson Jones

• Mirabeau Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

What concept was associated with the annexation of Texas to the United States?

• Manifest Destiny

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Great Awakening

What was a major political issue during the annexation of Texas?

• The construction of a new capital

• The establishment of a national bank

• The balance of slave and free states

• The expansion of the railroad