CATEGORY 1: PROBLEMS OF THE NEW REPUBLIC
This was the biggest financial problem facing the Republic of Texas after independence.
What is debt?
He was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas.
Who is Sam Houston?
Sam Houston wanted peace with Native Americans instead of removal.
What is negotiation/peace treaties?
Tejanos and Native Americans united in this rebellion against Texas.
What is the Córdova Rebellion?
These paper bills were issued by Texas but were almost worthless.
What are redbacks?
Native Americans attacked Anglo settlers because settlers were moving into this.
What is Native American land/territory?
He served as vice president and later became president after Houston.
Who is Mirabeau B. Lamar?
Lamar believed Native Americans should be ______ from Texas.
What is removed?
his battle forced the Cherokee out of Texas and killed Chief Bowles.
What is the Battle of the Neches?
Sam Houston wanted Texas to join this country.
What is the United States?
This country refused to recognize Texas independence and remained a threat.
What is Mexico?
Texans approved this document in 1836 to create their government.
What is the Constitution of 1836?
Houston tried to lower debt by dismissing the army and using these to raise money.
What are tariffs?
Texas officials met with Comanche leaders here to discuss captives.
What is the Council House?
Many Americans believed in this idea that the U.S. should expand west.
What is Manifest Destiny?
Many Texans supported this idea so Texas could join the United States.
What is annexation?
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This Tejano leader served in Congress and fought for Tejano rights.
Who is José Antonio Navarro?
Lamar moved the capital of Texas to this city.
What is Austin?
This expedition tried to gain control of trade routes but failed badly.
What is the Santa Fe Expedition?
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Clue: This year the U.S. Congress approved Texas annexation.
What is 1845 ?
The Republic’s financial and security problems made many Texans want help from this nation.
What is the United States?
He was the last president of the Republic of Texas and announced annexation.
Who is Anson Jones?
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Clue: Lamar’s Native American policy and military actions caused this major problem to increase.
What is Texas’ debt?
Texas soldiers who invaded Mexico were forced to draw beans to decide their fate.
What is the Mier Expedition?
Texas officially became a U.S. state after this event.
What is annexation?