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20 Cards in this Set
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During what year did Texas gain its independence? |
In 1836 Texas became its own country |
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What major problem did all three presidents face during the Republic? |
Increasing debt |
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Why did the United States not recognize Texas as an independent nation right away? |
They did not want to ruin their relationship with Mexico. |
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-Cut the size of the army -Removal of Government officials -Sold Navy ships
What would be the best title for the list above? |
Houston's efforts to reduce debt |
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What were some benefits of Annexation? |
-Financial (money) protection -Military Protection |
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Why did Sam Houston not run for 2 consecutive terms? |
Texas Constitution did not allow it. |
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Texas made most of its Revenue by collecting ___________?
(Revenue- Money coming in) |
Taxes |
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Mirabeau Lamar and Sam Houston were different in which ways? |
-Placement of the Capital -Economic Policies -Their views on American Indians |
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The following is describing which Texas President?
- Supported the removal of Native Americans from Texas. -Issued Redbacks -Father of Education
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Mirabeau Lamar |
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What was the purpose of the Texas Navy? |
Protect supply routes and coastline |
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What was the purpose of the Santa Fe Expedition? |
To control trade route in the region. |
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Describe the Cordova Rebellion |
Some citizens of Nacogdoches remain loyal to Mexico. A plot is created by the unhappy citizens in Nacogdoches to take over Texas with the help of the Cherokee Indians. Rebellion is put down by Texas Army. |
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Texas Expenditure was greater than its Revenue, how is this a problem for the Texas government? |
Texas debt kept increasing |
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What were the roles of the Texas Rangers? |
-Protect Settlers from Native American Raids -Surveyed land West of Texas -Served as scouts during the Mexican War |
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During Sam Houston's term as president there was tension with Mexico. Sam Houston felt Austin was an easy target, so he tried to move public documents to Houston.
What was the result of his attempt to move public documents to Houston? |
Archives War |
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Mexico refused to Recognize Texas _______________. |
Independence |
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Name the three presidents of the Republic of Texas. |
Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, and Anson Jones |
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What was the major issue during Anson Jones term as president? |
Annexation to the United States |
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The Council House fight was a conflict between who? |
Anglos and Native Americans. |
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Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas? |
Anson Jones |
