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The view that it was fated that
the U.S. should expand its
borders from coast to coast
A tax on imported goods
to incorporate a country or
territory into another country
or territory
Money that a nation or state
collects
IRS Building in Washington, DC
A law passed by both houses of
the legislature
Bill
Approved!
Bill
Approved!
House of Representatives
Texas Senate
money paid out
income derived from
donations that is set aside
for a specific purpose
a journey taken for a
specific purpose
the city that is the official seat
of government for a country or
state
A building where a legislative
body of a state or country meets
The first
president of
Texas
The last
president of
Texas
Nicknamed
the
“father of
Texas”
Father of
Texas
Education
In 1836, John Allen and his brother
Augustus founded a new town called
Houston. The town was located on
what waterway?
In the 1840’s, most Texans had
immigrated from the United States, so
they had strong cultural and business
ties. They also wanted U.S. protection
from Mexico. Because of these
reasons,
most Texans wanted what?
The Texas Congress reserved 18,000
acres of land in each Texas county and
231,400 additional acres of public land
in Central Texas as an endowment fund
for ________.
To stop raids by Native Americans,
President Houston enlisted the help of
what group?
President Lamar believed that a group
of settlers in northeast Texas had no
fair claim on the land they occupied and
called theirs. He wanted them driven
from Texas and the land resold. Who
was this group?
President Lamar tried (and failed) to
invade _______ to gain control of more
land and to get more income from trade.
Texas believed it could claim ½ of New
Mexico, including Santa Fe. This is
because they claimed _______ as the
border with Mexico.
The attack on a Mexican town which
ended in 300 Texans being taken
hostage was known as the _______.
What happened to the men involved in
the Mier Expedition who tried and failed
to escape?
One in every 10 men
was executed. (A
black bean determined
who lived and who died.)
All are reasons why slavery increased
while Texas was a republic EXCEPT
a. the republic did not set limits on slavery.
b. many Texans raised cotton with slave
labor.
c. the Mexican government encouraged
slavery.
d. most Anglo Texans believed slavery was
necessary for farming.
By 1845, what percentage of
Texans were slaves?
Crops sold to raise money, such as
cotton, rice, sugar cane or wheat
are called
a. subsistance crops
b. cash crops
What was the chief crop raised in
Texas using the labor of slaves?
Most slaves lived in counties
located in _______ Texas.
a. south
b. north
c. east
d. west
The earliest Texas Rangers were
militia companies assembled by
_________.
The early Texas Rangers were
paid $15 for their services. With
what were they paid?
The modern Texas Ranger Corps
has a limited number of
_______ rangers. (How many?)
Which of the following three describe Sam
Houston’s policies as a president?
1. He tried to reduce spending and debt.
2. He tried to annex Texas to the U.S.
3. He increased the size of the army and
bought ships for the navy.
4. He moved the capital to Austin.
5. He tried to keep peace with Mexico and
Native Americans.
What problem did the Republic of Texas
have with Mexico?
Mexico refused to recognize Texas as an
independent country, therefore no other
country would loan money to them.
We won’t lend
you money
because we might
not get repaid!
Who was the American president who
signed the resolution making Texas a
state of the United States?
Texas entered the United States
as the ___ state.
For what reason did many Northerners
resent Texas joining the United States
(besides not wanting to anger Mexico?)
They didn’t want two more senators
from a slave state because the slave
states would have the majority.
Which of the following are duties of the
modern Texas Ranger?
a.
b.
c.
d.
ticketing speeders
investigating major crimes
suppressing riots
apprehending fugitives who are
running from the law
e. providing security for shopping
centers
Houston and Lamar differed in their
approaches to which 4 of the following?
A. finances and debt
B. the wording of the Texas constitution
C. annexation
D. location of the capital
E. slavery
F. Native American relations
How did President Sam Houston gain
control of the army during his first
term?
He sent all but 600 soldiers home so
they could not organize and attack
Mexico.
Name two reasons why Texas
faced serious financial problems.
1. The war had put Texas in debt.
2. Mexico had captured Texas gold.
3. Taxes were too low.
4. The government could not borrow
money.
The city of ______ was established
under the Lamar administration as
the capital of Texas.
How did President Mirabeau Lamar
feel about Native Americans in
Texas?
He did not believe they had a fair
claim to the land they held, and he
wanted them to leave Texas.
Which of the following 3 are reasons
why slavery increased when Texas was
a republic?
A. The republic did not set limits on slavery.
B. Most Anglos believed slavery was
necessary for the economy.
C. The Mexican government encouraged
slavery.
D. Many Texans raised cotton with slave
labor.