Texas Leadership
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
What year did Texas join the United States?
1845
What was the capital of the Republic of Texas?
Austin
What attracted European immigrants to Texas in the mid-1800s?
Cheap and abundant land.
Who was known as the “Father of Texas”?
Stephen F. Austin.
What major financial problem did the Republic of Texas face?
Massive Debt
What river did Texas and the U.S. claim as the southern border of Texas?
The Rio Grande
What natural resource helped Texas attract settlers?
Fertile Farmland
What group of European settlers established New Braunfels?
Germans
Who is the leader that guided Mexico during the Texas-Mexico War?
General Antonio López de Santa Anna.
What action did Texas leaders take to protect settlers from American Indian attacks?
They created the Texas Rangers.
What war resulted from the annexation of Texas?
The US-Mexico War
How long did the Republic of Texas exist as an independent nation?
Nine years (1836–1845)
Which group primarily settled in South of Texas during the 19th century?
The Irish and Czechs
Who negotiated Texas’ annexation into the United States?
Anson Jones and U.S. President James K. Polk.
Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas before annexation?
Anson Jones.
What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
What phrase represents Texas’ spirit during the fight for independence?
"Remember the Alamo!"
What challenges did immigrants face in Texas?
Harsh conditions, conflicts with American Indians, and isolation.
Whose famous Texan leader fought for independence and later served as president and governor of Texas?
Sam Houston
What was the primary goal of early Texas leaders?
Establish security and stability for the new republic.
Which territories/states was acquired by the U.S. as a result of the Mexican-American War?
The Mexican Cession, which included Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
What was the name of the currency issued by the Republic of Texas?
Texas redbacks.
What cultural contribution did European immigrants bring to Texas?
Unique architectural styles, food traditions, and music.
Who was Mirabeau B. Lamar, and what was his contribution?
He was the second president of Texas and advocated for education and expansion.