Sam Houston
Who is Sam Houston
American general and statesman who played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution. He served as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas.
What State did USA Annexed?
Texas
When did Texas gain it's independence
1836
Who is Mirabeau Lamar
Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar was an American attorney, politician, poet, and leading political figure during the Texas Republic era.
how did they help
protected the near by towns
When was Sam Houston elected as president?
1836
How did Annexation affect the US?
America ended up gaining a huge expansion of territory
Who was the 4th and final president of Texas?
When was Mirabeau Lamar elected as president?
December 10, 1838
Why are the Texas Rangers so famous?
Using the skills they had honed battling American Indians in Texas, the Rangers quickly made a name for themselves as bold fighters during the U.S.-Mexican War
Why was Sam Houston important to History?
He led the army that defeated Mexican General Santa Anna at San Jacinto
What was the first Annexation?
Annexation of Hawaii, 1898.
What was the first capital of Texas?
Houston
Why was Mirabeau Lamar important to history
waging war against bands of Cherokee and Comanche peoples to push them out of Texas, and for establishing a fund to support public education.
What makes a Texas Ranger so special?
they are a highly trained tactical team carrying out specific missions, focusing on the Texas-Mexico border
When was Sam Houston Born?
March 2, 1793
Why was Annexation important?
increase a city's population and broaden its tax base, making municipal services more affordable for residents and giving more people a say in the governance of their community.
What was the second capital for texas?
Washington on the Brazos
When was Mirabeau Lamar born?
August 16, 1798
Why did Texas get rid of the Texas Rangers?
because they supported her opponent in the governor's election of 1932
When did Sam Houston fight in the Texas Revolution? (Years)
(1834–36)
What is Annexation?
possession taken of a piece of land or a country, usually by force or without permission
Why did Texas want to become a state of the USA?
concern that Mexico might try to re-establish its oppressive rule over Texas.
What did Mirabeau Lamar want as a president?
strengthen the independence of Texas in order to avoid U.S. annexation.
how many texas rangers were there originally
ten men