DWJH 6 Republic of Texas

Front

What was Sam Houston's first priority when he became President of Texas?

Back

Paying debts from the Revolution

Front

Who was the first President of Texas?

Back

Sam Houston

Front

Why couldn't Texas establish a successful Army or Navy?

Back

They were in debt after the Texas revolution and didn't have the money.

Front

Which of the following is the correct order of Presidency in Texas? Sam Houston, Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar; Mirabeau Lamar, Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar; Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, Sam Houston; Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, Mirabeau Lamar

Back

Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, Sam Houston

Front

During the "Archives War", Sam Houston wanted the documents to be moved from _______ to _______.

Back

Austin, Houston

Front

Lamar and Houston were both wanting peace with the Native Texan tribes.

Back

False

Answer explanation

Mirabeau Lamar was not peaceful with Native American tribes, Sam Houston was peaceful.

Front

Texas was a slave state.

Back

True

Front

Adding a state that allowed slavery and ________ were major concerns the United States had when considering annexing Texas.

Back

damaging relations with Mexico

Front

What year did Texas officially join the United States?

Back

1845

Front

Who was the first and third president of the Republic of Texas?

Back

Sam Houston

Answer explanation

Sam Houston was the first and third president of the Republic of Texas.