the view that it was fated that the u.s. should expand its borders from coast to coast
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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 orterritory into another countryor territory
Money that a nation or statecollects
IRS Building in Washington, DC
A law passed by both houses ofthe legislature
BillApproved!
BillApproved!
Texas SenateHouse of Representatives
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 seatof government for a country orstate
A building where a legislativebody of a state or country meets
The first president of
Texas
The last president of
Texas
Nicknamed the
“father of Texas”
Father ofTexas
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. protectionfrom 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 fundfor ________.
To stop raids by Native Americans, President Houston enlisted the help ofwhat group?
President Lamar believed that a group of settlers in northeast Texas had nofair claim on the land they occupied andcalled 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 NewMexico, 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. (Ablack bean determinedwho 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 SamHouston’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 Texashave with Mexico?
Mexico refused to recognize Texas as an independent country, therefore no other country would loan money to them.
We won’t lendyou 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.
They didn’t want two more senatorsfrom a slave state because the slavestates would have the majority.
For what reason did many Northernersresent Texas joining the United States
(besides not wanting to anger Mexico?)
Which of the following are duties of the modern Texas Ranger?
a. ticketing speeders b. investigating major crimes c. suppressing riots d. apprehending fugitives who are running from the law e. providing security for shopping centers
Houston and Lamar differed in theirapproaches to which 4 of the following?
A. finances and debtB. the wording of the Texas constitutionC. annexationD. location of the capitalE. slaveryF. Native American relations
How did President Sam Houston gaincontrol of the army during his firstterm?
He sent all but 600 soldiers home sothey could not organize and attackMexico.
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 establishedunder the Lamar administration asthe capital of Texas.
How did President Mirabeau Lamarfeel about Native Americans in Texas?
He did not believe they had a fairclaim 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.