The Republic of Texas
Conflicts and Changes
Immigration and Annexation
U.S - Mexican War
100

The first president of the Republic of Texas and his two goals for Texas

Sam Houston; Peace and Stability

100

Texas won freedom from this country

Mexico

100

Texas was annexed to what country?

U.S.

100

How much did the U.S. pay Mexico for the new land obtained from Mexico?

15 million

200

The second President of the Republic of Texas and His two goals for Texas

Mirabeau Lamar; Stronger Military and Education

200

This event where Mexican Texans (Tejanos), enslaved people, and Native Americans to fight against American settlers.


Cordova Rebellion

200

The Anglo American immigrants settled in this area of Texas for agricultural reasons

Coastal Plains

200

What is the name of the treaty that ended the U.S and Mexican war?

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

300

What was the defining characteristic of the Republic Era of Texas?

Slavery

300
A meeting that took place discussing the releasing of prisoners from 2 groups of people

Council House Fight

300

These Immigrants settled and found the city of New Braunfels for the economic opportunities

German immigrants
300

The permanent Southern border of Texas

Rio Grande

400

This president finalized the annexation of Texas to the U.S.

Anson Jones

400

What 3 groups were apart of the Cordova Rebellion

Tejanos, Native Americans, Mexico

400

What is the name of the leader who led the Cherokee group to East Texas?

Chief Bowles

400

What is the main reason the U.S - Mexican War begun?

Mexico wanted Texas back

500

Who was the first vice president of Texas?

Lorenzo De Zavala

500

What was Texas stance regarding slavery?

Texas legalized it
500

Which president was against the Cherokee people living in Texas?

Mirabeau Lamar

500

Name at ALL of the states that were added to the U.S from Mexico after the war?

New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado, California, and Utah