Republic of Texas Flashcards
Who were the 4 presidents of Texas?
Sam Houston
Mirabeau Lamar
Sam Houston
Anson Jones
What did Sam Houston want as the 1st president of Texas?
-peace with Native Americans and Mexico
-wanted Texas to be annexed
Who did Sam Houston choose as Secretary of State?
Stephen F. Austin
What city was made as the capital?
Houston
What did Mirabeau Lamar do as the 2nd President of Texas?
-he made war against the Native Americans in hopes of removing them from Texas
-he faced financial difficulties
-he rebuilt the navy and strengthened the army
What did Mirabeau Lamar do that led to a conflict with Mexico?
Attempted to take Santa Fe
Who was called the “Father of education” in Texas?
Mirabeau Lamar
What happened at the Council House Fight?
-The Comanche agreed to meet in San Antonio in March 1840 to discuss peace
-The Comanche promised to release all Anglo captives
-Texans wouldn’t let the Comanche leaders leave until all captives were released
-when the leaders tried to leave they were attacked
How many people died in the Council House Fight?
7 Texans
35 Comanche’s including women and children
Who was Matilda Lockhart?
An Anglo who was help captive by the Comanche. She was the only one released and she had been severely tortured.
What did Sam Houston do in his 2nd presidency?
-he wanted to sell Navy ships to raise money to pay debt
-he attempted to renew peace with Native Americans
-during his term there were rebellions in East Texas, attacks from Mexico
What was the Mier Expedition?
-It was an unsuccessful military operation launched in November 1842.
In the Mier Expedition, what was the fight over the border?
Mexico said it was the Neuces River and Texas said it was the Rio Grande
How many Texans were left as prisoners of Mexico during the Mier Expedition?
Over 170 Texans
What was the Black Bean Episode?
-Captives marched toward Mexico City, but some escaped
-after they were recaptured by the Mexican army, the Texans were forced by Santa Anna to draw a bean from a jar
