Unit 6 - Republic Flashcards
What were Houston’s first term goals?
To save money and be peaceful.
Why did many Texans want to join the US?
For financial support and protection from natives.
What was the result of the Santa Fe Expedition?
They were captured and forced on a 2,000 mi march to a Mexican prison.
What were Lamar’s goals?
To spend money, go to war, and create public education.
A presidential term was only ___ years and no president could have _____________ terms
3 years; back to back
How did Lamar break Houston’s promise with the Natives?
He fought them and kicked them out of Texas.
Was Lamar for annexation?
No, he was wanting an independent Texas.
Was Houston for annexation?
Yes, he wanted financial support and protection from Natives.
What was the Council House Fight?
Comanche leaders were killed when they only brought one captive and the captive said that there were more captives.
How much debt was Texas in after the end of Lamar’s presidency?
9 million dollars
What were Houston’s goals for his second term?
Lower debt, peace with native tribes, and seek annexation to US.
What was the Archive War?
700 Mexicans captured the town of San Antonio and left. When Texas Rangers came to move the Archives, the people there did not let them take it.
What is subsistence farming?
Farming for own needs and not profit.
What TWO policies attracted new immigrants to Texas?
headright grants and the Homestead Act
What makes up the largest group of Europeans?
Texan Germans
What restrictions did free African Americans have in Texas?
No citizenship, no marriage, and no permanent residence
Why did Lamar try to annex Santa Fe, Mexico?
The Rio Grande extended to Santa Fe.
What TWO things did Lamar build?
The Texas Navy and Public Education.
