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Republic/Early State

Republic and Early Statehood

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List three men who have been presidents of The Republic of Texas. a. Sam Houston b. Mirabeau Lamar c. Anson Jones
Name four events that took place during this era in Texas and put them in the correct sequence of events. a. Stephen F. Austin Dies b. Santa Fe Expedition c. Houston tried to sell the Texas Navy in his second term as president d. Anson Jones becomes president of Texas
Why is the year 1845 important to Texas? Texas was annexed by the United States.
Who was a leader in both the revolution and republic? Sam Houston
Why was Jack C. Hays important to Texas? He was an important Texas Ranger who helped defend the Texas frontier.
Who kept peace between the Texans and the Cherokee Indians? William Goyens
What triggered the start of the Mexican-American War? The border dispute between the southern border of the US and Mexico (Rio Grande River).
Explain the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hildago. Ended the Mexican-American war with Mexico recognizing Texas as part of the US and agreed on the Rio Grande as the southern border of Texas.
What was the significance of the Cordova Rebellion and who was involved? In 1838, Vincente Cordova, a Mexican agent, helped the Kickapoo Indians revolt against Texas. The Kickapoos were fighting for titles to their land. Tejanos and Cherokees also took part in the revolt. Texas would win.
What were Lamar's views towards Native Americans? Lamar did not have a good relationship with the Native Americans.
How did the United States handle the Texas debt when Texas entered the United States? With the Compromise of 1850
Under the constitution of the newly formed Republic of Texas, what was the policy on slavery and people's freedom? Freedom for most Texans to live and work as they pleased, though slavery was permitted.
What was Anson Jones biggest contribution to Texas? Texas annexation to the United States.
What was the Compromise of 1850 and how did it affect Texas? Western border of Texas where it now exists. Texas received $10 million in exchange for going up its claim to parts of New Mexico. California entered the union as a free state, while lands in the west would use popular sovereignty.
Who were the Texas Rangers and what was their purpose? They protected Texans from American Indians.
List three events dealing with the Native Americans that happened under Lamar's presidency. a. Death of Chief Bowles b. Council House Fight c. Forced removal of the Cherokee to Oklahoma
How did Houston try to reduce the national debt of the Republic of Texas? He tried to sell the Navy.
Where was the Capital of the Republic under the following presidents? a. Houston: Houston b. Lamar: Austin c. Houston (2nd Term): Austin
How does the Texas Constitution prevent any one branch of government from gaining too much power? Separation of Power among the Three Branches of Government.
Define Popular Sovereignty. How does the Texas Constitution use this principle of government? Popular Sovereignty is giving the people of an are permission to decide for themselves by voting. Texas does this by using elections to determine many government officials.
Explain the Santa Fe Expedition. The purpose of the expedition was to convince parts if New Mexico to join Texas. When the expedition finally arrived, they were captured and marched to Mexico City. This will eventually help with the annexation to the United States.
We have learned about a lot of people during this unit. List someone who would support Houston and someone who would be against Houston. For- Chief Bowles Against- Jose Navarro
What were Sam Houston's beliefs about the Texas Navy? How did he display these beliefs? He wanted to sell the Navy because it was putting the country into more debt.
What does popular sovereignty allow the people to do? Popular Sovereignty allows people in an area to vote on issues.
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