Council House fight/Santa Fe

Who ordered the Cherokees out of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Bowie

What was the outcome of the Council House Fight?

• Peace was achieved between Texans and Comanche

• 35 Comanche and 7 Texans were killed

• The Comanche returned all captives

• The Texans surrendered to the Comanche

Which river did the Republic’s congress claim as the Texas boundary?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

• Red River

Who was the Cherokee chief killed during the fighting ordered by Lamar?

• Chief Bowles

• Chief Sitting Bull

• Chief Joseph

• Chief Seattle

What was the main reason for the failure of the Santa Fe Expedition?

• Lack of support from the Mexican Army

• Indian attacks and shortages of food and water

• Poor leadership

• Harsh weather conditions

What was the relationship between Chief Bowles and Sam Houston?

• They were enemies

• They were close friends

• They were business partners

• They were political rivals

What did the Comanche agree to do at the Council House in San Antonio?

• Surrender to the Texans

• Return all of their white captives

• Attack the Texans

• Form an alliance with the Texans

What happened to the Texans who were captured during the Santa Fe Expedition?

• They were executed

• They were imprisoned in Mexico City

• They were released immediately

• They were sent back to Texas

What was the impact of the Council House Fight on Texas-Comanche relations?

• It improved relations

• It permanently severed relations

• It had no impact

• It led to a temporary truce

What was one of the consequences of the failed Santa Fe Expedition for the Republic of Texas?

• It increased the Republic’s debt

• It led to a peace treaty with Mexico

• It resulted in territorial expansion

• It strengthened the Republic’s military