Texas History and Notable Figures

The video tutorial covers Texas history, focusing on the first two presidents, Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar. It includes a reality TV segment with folktale characters to illustrate compare and contrast techniques. Students are guided to create a Venn diagram to compare the presidents, with detailed biographies provided for each. The tutorial concludes with assignment instructions.

Who was the first elected president of the Republic of Texas?

• David Burnett

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Stephen F. Austin

In the reality TV segment, which character entered the woods alone?

• Hansel

• Gretel

• Red Riding Hood

• The Big Bad Wolf

What is the main purpose of creating a Venn diagram in the lesson?

• To list the presidents of Texas

• To write a poem about Texas

• To compare and contrast Sam Houston and Mirabeau B. Lamar

• To draw a map of Texas

Where was Sam Houston born?

• Texas

• Virginia

• Tennessee

• Georgia

What was Sam Houston's Cherokee name?

• The Raven

• The Eagle

• The Wolf

• The Bear

Which position did Sam Houston hold before becoming the president of Texas?

• Governor of Tennessee

• Mayor of Houston

• Secretary of War

• Vice President of Texas

What was Mirabeau B. Lamar's notable contribution to Texas?

• Winning the Battle of San Jacinto

• Establishing the Texas Rangers

• Setting up a public school system

• Writing the Texas Constitution

Where was Mirabeau B. Lamar born?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Texas

• Tennessee

What was one of the challenges faced by Lamar during his presidency?

• Lack of recognition from other countries

• Overpopulation

• Excessive wealth

• Peace with Mexico

What title is Mirabeau B. Lamar often remembered by?

• Father of Texas Education

• Hero of the Alamo

• Founder of Houston

• First President of Texas