Unit 6-Republic to Statehood Flashcard

Front

What was a major policy of Sam Houston that Mirabeau Lamar opposed? Options: The removal of the Native Americans from Texas, The annexation of Texas by the United States, Increase military spending, Recognition of Texas as a Nation by the World

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The annexation of Texas by the United States

Front

What agency was formed to protect settlers from hostile Native Americans?

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Texas Rangers

Front

What problems did every president of Texas face? Options: Problems with American Indians, Large public debt, Problems with Mexico, All answers correct

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All answers correct

Front

For how long was Texas its own country?

Back

9 years

Front

Who was the 3rd President of Texas?

Back

Sam Houston

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What does annexation mean?

Back

to join

Front

Which president is known as or nicknamed the “Father of Texas Education”?

Back

Lamar

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Who was the last President of the Republic of Texas?

Back

Anson Jones

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Who was the 2nd elected President of the Republic of Texas?

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Mirabeau B. Lamar

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What was a popular belief in the U.S. during the early 1800's that the country will expand its boundaries to the Pacific Ocean?

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Manifest Destiny