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3rd Six Weeks PRT
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Texas Independence from Mexico and the presidencies of Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar characterize what eras? | Revolution and Republic of Texas Eras |
| In what order did these events occur? (Sante Fe Expedition, Cordova Rebellion, Mier Expedition, Battle of Salado Creek) | Cordova Rebellion, Sante Fe Rebellion, Battle of Salado Creek, Mier Expedition |
| Why did some Texans oppose moving the capital to Austin? | Austin was too close to Mexico and was susceptible to Mexican and Native American attacks |
| Which president greatly opposed annexation of Texas into the U.S.? | Mirabeau Lamar |
| What problems arose when Sam Houston was trying to make peace with Mexico? | The Mexican army invaded Texas twice and even achieved seizing San Antonio. |
| What caused the unrest in East Texas during Sam Houston's second term? | Feuds between the Regulators and Moderators |
| Lamar urged the Texas Congress to reject the peace treaty with the Cherokee because? | Lamar believed Houston had no right to negotiate the treaty with the Cherokee. |
| Who was Mary Maverick? | She wrote a first hand account of the Council House fight. |
| Who did Sam Houston want to remain the peace with? | Native Americans and foreign nations |
| Which president is the Father of Texas Education? | Mirabeau Lamar |
| What was the greatest difference between Houston and Lamar? | Native American Policies |
| Who led the Texas Rangers? | Jack Coffee Hays |
| Who was the first president of Texas? | Sam Houston |
| Houston's land policy made it difficult for speculators to make a profit because? | Land was easy to acquire |
| What was the motive behind the Cordova Rebellion? | Cordova opposed Texas Independence |
| Which Indian Chief signed a peace treaty with Sam Houston? | Chief Bowles |
| Who helped Sam Houston negotiate a treaty with the Cherokee from getting involved in the Texas Revolution? | William Goyens |
| Who was a surgeon, key lawmaker for medical practices and served as president of the Republic of Texas in 1844? | Anson Jones |
| Who was the commander of the Texas Navy? | Edwin W. Moore |
| Who was the only Hispanic Delegate at the convention of 1845? | Jose Antonio Navarro |
| What group protected Texas against Native American attacks and Mexican invasion? | Texas Rangers |
| What are two comparisons of the Texas, Mexican, and United States government? | They all have 3 branches of government and suffrage |
| What policies did Anson Jones support? | He supported all of Houston's policies including the Annexation policy |
| What impact would Texas Annexation have on the United States? | Stronger economy, stronger military, and another step towards manifest destiny. |