What river did Mexico claim was the actual boundary?

“We now occupy the proud attitude of a sovereign and independent Republic, which will impose upon us the obligation of evincing to the world that we are worthy to be free. This will only be accomplished by wise legislation, the maintenance of our integrity, and the faithful and just

redemption of our

faith wherever it

has been pledged.”

-Sam Houston, 1836

Who is the author of this quote?

Presidents of Texas would have to deal with foreign and ____________________ policies.

Most Texans supported their ____________________ into the U.S. but it did not happen right away.

What city became the new capital of Texas during Lamar’s Presidency?

What famous Texan was this city named after?

The first elected President of Texas was ____________________ .

____________________ was captured by the Texans and gave them their independence.

The U.S. delayed making Texas a state because of issues with ____________________ and Mexico.