The Rise of the Lone Star State

Who was the 1st president of the Republic of Texas?

• Anson Jones

• Thomas Jefferson

• Barack Obama

• Sam Houston

How many times was Sam Houston elected president of the Republic of Texas?

• Once

• Twice

• 3 times

• 4 times

Sam Houston led the Texans in the fight for independence against ______?

• The United States

• Mexico

• Russia

• China

Sam Houston was NOT in favor of annexation.

• True

• False

What were TWO of the reasons that Sam Houston was in favor of annexation?

CHOOSE 2!!!

• He believed Texas needed protection that the United States could provide.

• He loved the United States.

• He didn't want to be lonely anymore.

• He needed help with the Texas's large debts.

Some Texans didn't agree with Sam Houston regarding the annexation.

• True

• False

What were TWO reasons why some leaders from the U.S. didn't want Texas to be a part of the United States?

CHOOSE 2!!!

• They didn't like Texas.

• They didn't like that Texas allowed slavery.

• They didn't like the Dallas Cowboys.

• They didn't want to take on Texas's debts.

______ is when one territory becomes a part of a bigger country.

• Legislation

• Annexation

• Resolution

• Revolution

What were TWO of the reasons why SOME of the U.S. leaders did not want annexation with Texas?

• Texas was too small, and they wanted big states.

• Texas had too much money.

• Texas had too much debt.

• Texas laws allowed slavery.

Some of the U.S. states were also in favor of slavery. Which area of the United States allowed slavery?

• east

• west

• north

• south