Republic of Texas

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What year was Texas annexed to the United States?

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1845

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What was Texas Annexation?

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Texas becoming the 28th state of the United States

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Who was President of the United States when Texas was annexed?

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President Polk

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What was Sam Houston's stance on the Native American issue facing the Republic of Texas?

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Make peace with Native Americans

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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

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Which pair of actions by President Mirabeau B. Lamar increased the debt of the Republic of Texas? Options: Forming a police force and drafting a large army, Constructing a grand capital building and creating an army, Creating a navy and fighting American Indian groups.

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Creating a navy and fighting American Indian groups

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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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Definition of Annexation

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the process of adding land to an existing territory

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Anson Jones was a leader during the —

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annexation of Texas