Early Statehood
What U.S. president signed the annexation of Texas?
James K Polk
What was the capital of Texas when it first became a state?
Austin
What country gained independence from Spain in 1821?
Mexico
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
What does Coach Burgess Coach
Football and Basketball
Which border did Texans claim, but Mexico rejected?
The Rio Grande
What major issue did Texas inherit when it became a state?
Large Debt
What type of government did Mexico first establish after independence?
A Monarchy
What event is considered the first battle of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of Gonzalez
What College did Coach Burgess go to
Central Arkansas, ASA Miami, Franklin Pierce, Grand Canyon
How did Texas statehood affect slavery in the United States?
It increased the number of slave states, upsetting the balance
Why did the United States hesitate to annex Texas at first?
Slavery
What document created a federal republic and gave states more power in Mexico?
Constitution of 1824
What phrase became a rallying cry after the fall of the Alamo?
Remember the Alamo
What does Coach Burgess say the most in class
Sit down, be quiet, You'll be aight
What role did Texas play in triggering the Mexican-American War?
Border disputes and annexation angered Mexico
How did statehood change Texas’s relationship with Mexico?
Mexico viewed Texas as part of the U.S., increasing tensions and leading toward war
Why did Mexican leaders encourage Anglo Americans to settle in Texas?
To populate land and defend against Native Americans and foreign powers
Who was the Mexican president and general during the Texas Revolution?
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
How tall is Coach Burgess
5'11/6'0
What did GTT stand for
Gone to Texas
What was a cotton gin, and what did it do to slavery
It was a machine that helped separate the cotton from the seeds and thorns more efficiently
How did Mexican nationalism influence laws that angered Anglo settlers in Texas?
It led to stricter control, limits on immigration, and enforcement of Mexican culture and laws
What Mexican Law angered Texans
How many siblings does Coach Burgess have
4