Republic of Texas and Statehood review

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Who was the first generally elected president of the Republic of Texas and had an excellent relationship with the Cherokee Tribe?

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Sam Houston

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He was the second generally elected President of the Republic of Texas and had no interest in negotiating with Native Americans.

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Mirabeau Lamar

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He was the last President of the Republic of Texas.

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Anson Jones

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Mirabeau Lamar completed all of the choices below EXCEPT - He set aside land for schools and universities, He thought Texas didn't need to be annexed to the U.S., His capitol was in Austin, Texas, He had no education policy

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He had no education policy

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Which president INCREASED spending on the military?

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Mirabeau Lamar

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Who would have said this?
"We must maintain peace with our Indian Neigbors?"

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Sam Houston

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Who would have said this?
"In order for our empire to succeed, money must be spent on building a strong military."

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Mirabeau Lamar

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Congress did not approve the Santa Fe Expedition.  Troops were sent anyway by which president on this failed mission?

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Mirabeau Lamar

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Which president wanted to keep the capitol in Houston?

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Sam Houston

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Why did most people want to move the capitol to Austin? Options: Houston was too big, They wanted to honor Stephen F. Austin, Houston was humid, muddy and too many mosquitoes, Austin was close to Mexico and we needed to watch Mexico's actions

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Houston was humid, muddy and too many mosquitoes