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Who was the first president of Texas?
Sam Houston
What year did Texas join the United States
1845
What tribe was involved in the Council House fight?
Comanche
Name one reason the United States was initially opposed to annexing Texas.
Equal number of states (slavery) or they did not want tension with Mexico
Which Texas president wanted to force Native Americans out of Texas?
Lamar
President Houston replaced the Texas Army with the
Texas Rangers
What tribe fought the Texans at the Battle of Neches?
Cherokee
Why did the United States eventually agree to annex Texas?
To expand their territory (Manifest Destiney)
Which president supported trade with Native Americans and the annexation of Texas?
Sam Houston
Who was the first successful African American business man in Texas?
William Goyens
Disagreements between land ownership caused the _______ rebellion.
Cordova
What is one thing immigrant groups brought to Texas?
Ideas, Culture, Food, or Traditions
Which president moved the capital of Texas to Austin during his presidency?
Lamar
Who was known for writing about the Council House fight?
Mary Maverick
Why did Texans have to draw beans to determine who lived?
They attacked the city of Meir and where captured
Name one reason immigrant groups wanted to settle in Texas.
Cheap Farmland or better economic opportunities
Who was president when Texas was annexed into the United States?
Anson Jones
Who was appointed the captain of the Texas Rangers?
Jack Coffee Hayes
What event caused tension with Mexico to grow?
Santa Fe Expedition
Who is known as the father of Texas education?
Lamar