Leaders
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
What year did Texas become a state?
1845
Which war began partly because of Texas annexation?
Mexican-American War
What was Texas’ main cash crop during early statehood?
Cotton
Why did some Americans oppose Texas annexation?
Fear of expanding slavery
Which leader opposed annexation and wanted Texas to remain independent?
Mirabeau Lamar
What was the capital of the Republic of Texas?
Austin
What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Which group faced discrimination and loss of land during this period?
Tejanos
Why did Mexico oppose Texas annexation?
They still claimed Texas as their territory
Who served as the last president of the Republic of Texas?
Anson Jones
What document officially ended the Republic of Texas?
Annexation Resolution
What border did Texas and Mexico dispute?
Rio Grande vs. Nueces River
What system of labor expanded in Texas after annexation?
Slavery
What concept justified U.S. expansion westward?
Manifest Destiny
Which U.S. president signed the annexation of Texas?
James K. Polk
What was the first constitution of Texas called?
Constitution of 1836
Which battle was fought after the war officially ended?
Battle of Palmito Ranch
What was the main reason immigrants came to Texas during this time?
Cheap land
Which U.S. region strongly supported Texas annexation?
The South
Which leader is known as the “Father of Texas Education”?
Mirabeau Lamar
Which compromise allowed Texas to keep its public lands?
Compromise of 1850
What was the name of the expedition where Texans were captured in Mexico?
Mier Expedition
Which European group settled heavily in the Hill Country?
Germans
Which U.S. region strongly opposed Texas annexation?
The North