Texas Republic Jeopardy

Early years of the Republic

of Texas

Lamar’s Presidency

Houston’s two terms

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How long was a presidential term during the Republic of Texas? Could they be re-

elected right after their first term?

• Normally, it was 3 years; except the first president—he could only serve two years

• They could not serve consecutive terms

Name the problems the Republic of Texas encountered.

• Lack of funds• Fighting between the settlers and Native

Americans over land• Mexico tried invading Texas• Mexico had not given up hope of owning Texas

again

What happened on March 2nd, 1836

Texas declared its Independence from Mexico

Name the 3 presidents in order of their terms of office:

• Sam Houston• Mirabeau Lamar• Sam Houston (second term)• Anson Jones

Name the dates Texas was a republic, when it was annexed, and which state

it became

• 1836-1846• February 19, 1846• 28th state

What impact did Lamar have on Texas education?

• He set aside 18,000 acres of land for public schools

• He encouraged people to be educated because educated citizens make smart decisions

How were Lamar’s and Houston’s views about Native Americans

different?

• Houston believed that Cherokees had land ownership rights in Texas; Lamar did not. Lamar forced the Cherokees out of Texas.

Why did Lamar order the Texas navy into Mexican waters?

• He thought a strong military presence would force México to recognize Texas’ independence, but it did not.

What were 3 reasons that Texas, under Lamar’s Administration, wanted

to control Santa Fe?• Control of Santa Fe would help secure the Rio Grande

as the border with Mexico. • It would help expand the Republic of Texas westward• It would help Texas, financially ,to obtain that

prosperous trading center, which belonged to Mexico

What policy of Lamar’s contributed to Texas’s debt?

• Maintaining the Texas navy

Why did Sam Houston call Stephen F. Austin the “Father of Texas”?

• He brought the “Old 300” to Texas.

Describe the events that led to Austin being the current capitol of Texas.

• Columbia too small• Allen brothers found city of Houston to be

new capitol for 3 years• Capitol relocated to Austin after in 1839

Name four ways Houston solved the problems of Texas during his 2nd

presidency. • Signed treaties with the Native Americans• Sent diplomats to Mexico• Tried to save money• Sold Navy and cut government jobs to save money

What caused the Archives War?

• President Houston tried moving government archives to Houston for safety from Mexico because Mexico had invaded Texas

Annexation

• Process by which a territory becomes part of a country

What was the Regulator-Moderators War?

• Both sides were fighting due to fraud, cattle rustling, and land swindling

• Property was burned, people murdered• Houston ended the war by explaining both sides are

Texans and should not fight each other.

Tariff

• Tax paid on imported goods

Endowment Fund

• Income that is set aside to provide support for someone or something

Archives and Capitol

• Archives- historic government documents• Capitol- building where government is housed

Joint Resolution

• Special government act adopted by a majority vote of both houses of congress

• Just as powerful as a regular law

Revenue

• Income or money received

Cabinet

• Council of politicians that work closely and advise the president

Promissory Note

A signed document containing a written promise to pay a stated sum.

Redback

• Additional paper money issued by Texas

Manifest Destiny

• Belief that a country should expand from coast to coast