SS 1
The person who is known as the "Father of Texas Education" is
Lamar
What was the most common problem faced by all presidents of Texas?
Debt
Mexico invaded Texas in the 1840s because
they wanted to prove that Texas couldn't hold its land.
The Mier (Somervell) Expedition was a result of
there was a Mexican invasion of Texas and the capture of San Antonio.
A snail can sleep for how many years?
3 years
The last president of the Republic of Texas was
Anson Jones
Did the U.S. fear war with Mexico if it annexed Texas
Yes
What caused Houston to eliminate (get rid of) government jobs and cut the size of the army during his second term?
cut debt
The Texans who were captured during the Mier Expedition were forced to draw beans to determine who would be executed.
true or false
True
How many heart chambers does a cockroach have?
12
The Texas president who had the best relationship with the Native Americans was
Sam Houston
What problems did Texas have involving Mexico?
Mexico didn't officially recognize Texas.
Mexico threatened to retake Texas.
There were border disputes between Texas and Mexico.
Why was President Lamar against annexation into the U.S.
He thought Texas had the resources to become a great and powerful nation.
Many in the U.S. did not want Texas to be annexed because
they did not want another slave state added to the Union.
Which animal never sleeps?
bullfrog
The government of the Republic of Texas was divided into ___ branches.
3
The recognition (acceptance) of Texas by the United States was important because they were a major power that could stand up to Mexico.
true or false
True
Houston and Lamar rarely disagreed about the issues of Texas
true or false
false
Sam Houston argued that the annexation of Texas into the U.S. would
help protect Texas.
What is a group of hedgehogs known as?
Pickles
Could Texas presidents serve consecutive terms?
No
Lamar had additional paper money printed and issued. What was the effect of his actions?
The value of the Republic of Texas dollar decreased.
Why did the Archives War occur
President Houston attempted to move the government documents out of Austin.
People who work with the president are part of his
Cabinet
How much time does a sloth need to digest its food?
Two weeks