Government
Who was the first president of Texas?
Sam Houston
What did Texas need money for?
To fund government needs and pay back borrowed money
Who did Texas fear attacks from?
Mexico and American Indians
When was Texas an independent republic?
1836 to 1845
What was a major challenge for the Texas government?
Very little money
Name a crop produced in Texas.
Cotton (or other crops like corn, etc.)
What did President Lamar do about treaties?
Did not follow them and treated tribes poorly
How long did Texas remain independent?
Nine years
Name one way President Houston tried to help American Indians.
Created peace treaties
What did Anson Jones hope to boost?
The economy of the Republic
What was one effect of the raids by American Indians?
Attacks on settlements throughout Texas
What was one reason people were proud of Texas?
They had established a republic
Who was the second president of Texas?
Mirabeau Lamar
Why did people pay taxes in Texas?
To fund the government
What happened in 1842?
The Mexican army took control of parts of Texas
Why was the Republic of Texas wary?
Threat of attacks and lack of recognition by Mexico
What was the Treaties of Velasco?
Agreements that ended the war between Texas and Mexico
What is annexation?
The process of becoming part of the United States
Name a town that was controlled by the Mexican army.
San Antonio, Goliad, or Refugio
What were plantations used for in Texas?
To grow crops and produce goods