Republic of Texas

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As a Republic, what was Texas allowed to do? Options: Make laws, Govern their people, Have a president, All of the above

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All of the above

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After Texas gained its independence from Mexico, who did they elect as President of the Republic of Texas?

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Sam Houston

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Why is Republic of Texas President Mirabeau B. Lamar known as the "Father of Texas Education?"

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He set aside land for public schools.

Front

Who served as the second president of the Republic of Texas?

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Mirabeau Lamar

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Which pair of actions by President Mirabeau B. Lamar increased the debt of the Republic of Texas? Options: Creating a navy and fighting American Indian groups, Fighting Mexico and sending an expedition to Louisiana, Constructing a grand capital building and creating an army.

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Creating a navy and fighting American Indian groups

Front

The chief purpose of the Texas Rangers during the Republic of Texas was to --

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fight American Indian groups

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What year did Texas become an independent republic?

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1836

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Texas government wanted the Cherokees and Comanches to leave the Republic of Texas so that --

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settlers could move onto their new land

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Definition of Annexation

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the process of adding land to an existing territory

Front

What differences did Mirabeau B. Lamar and Sam Houston have?

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Lamar wanted Texas to stay independent.