Early Texas Government

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Which branch of the state government is responsible for executing the laws?

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executive

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What is a function of a state constitution?

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to set up branches of government

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We can thank Texas President Mirabeau Lamar's administration for establishing —

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public education in Texas

Front

Which individual set aside land for public schools during his administration?

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Mirabeau Lamar

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If you saw the headline Lamar's Indian Policy Costing Texans Lives and Money in the 1830s, what inference could you make?

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Texas had freedom of the press, and newspapers could criticize the government.

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Mirabeau Lamar is remembered for all of the following EXCEPT — favoring westward expansion, relocating the capital to Austin, developing the educational system

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serving as the Republic's first president

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Which of the following was an EARLY problem faced by the Republic of Texas? Options: lack of recognition as a nation by other countries, interference by U.S. military, lack of leadership, no access to trade

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lack of recognition as a nation by other countries

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Why did Mirabeau B. Lamar win MOST of the votes during the Texas presidential election of 1838?

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Opponents of Lamar died prior to the election.

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During the presidency of Mirabeau B. Lamar, the Texas Rangers —

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waged war against the American Indians

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Which of the following is MOST likely the reason Sam Houston won the Texas presidential election of 1836 with 80% of the vote?
- Most Texas were aware of his background and support of the Indian tribes
- Most Texans mistrusted his opponents.
- Most Texans admired his leadership skills.
- He attracted the support of people favoring U.S. annexation.

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Most Texans admired his leadership skills.