Republic of Texas Challenges
What major financial challenge grew worse under Lamar due to military spending and failed expeditions?
Texas’ increasing public debt.
Which Texas president supported annexation, reduced military spending, and sought peace with Native groups?
Sam Houston.
What 1838 conflict in East Texas involved Tejanos and allied Native groups who opposed the new Republic?
The Córdova Rebellion.
In what year did Texas officially become a U.S. state?
1845
What event occurred last: annexation, U.S.–Mexico War, Compromise of 1850, or the Election of Abraham Lincoln?
The Election of Abraham Lincoln (1860).
Why did Mexico make it difficult for Texas to gain diplomatic partners?
Mexico refused to recognize Texas independence.
Which president encouraged westward expansion and used aggressive policies toward Native groups?
Mirabeau B. Lamar.
What was the significance of the Council House Fight (1840)?
It destroyed hopes of peace, leading to further violence.
What conflict broke out shortly after annexation due to border disputes between Mexico and the U.S.?
The U.S.–Mexico War.
What was one effect of the Compromise of 1850 on Texas?
Texas gave up western land claims in exchange for $10 million.
Which Native group’s struggle for land in East Texas created tension with new Anglo settlers?
The Cherokee.
Who negotiated a peaceful treaty with the Comanche to protect German settlers?
John Meusebach.
What failed expedition under Lamar attempted to extend Texas influence into New Mexico?
The Santa Fe Expedition.
Why did many Texans support annexation to the United States?
They hoped annexation would help pay off Texas’ debt and provide U.S. military protection.
What major Comanche raid was triggered by the Council House Fight?
The raids on Victoria and Linnville in 1840.
Why did the U.S. reject early Texas annexation attempts?
Fear of war with Mexico and concerns about adding another slave state.
Which Texas settler wrote a firsthand account describing the chaos of the Council House Fight?
Mary Maverick.
Which statement best describes the outcome of the Mier Expedition?
Many Texan soldiers were captured, and some executed in the “Black Bean Episode.”
What did Texas receive in exchange for giving up western land claims under the Compromise of 1850?
$10 million.
What was one major effect of the Córdova Rebellion?
Many Native groups were forced out of East Texas.
Why did Texas struggle to form commercial relationships with foreign nations?
Many nations avoided trading with Texas because it allowed slavery and lacked international recognition.
What Cherokee leader attempted to secure land rights but was pushed out during Lamar’s presidency?
Chief Bowles.
What Texas city was invaded twice by Mexico in 1842, revealing weaknesses in the Republic’s defenses?
San Antonio.
What belief about American expansion supported the idea of annexing Texas?
Manifest Destiny.
What major disagreement shaped the Republic of Texas under Houston and Lamar?
Their opposing visions for Texas’ future—including annexation, spending, Indian policy, and diplomacy.