Assignment 2

Assignment 2

The Republic of Texas

Using the textbook (pp. 238-248) answer the following questions.

1.   Identify at least two major problems that the new republic faced. (p. 238)
2.  Why was there a concern about Houston being the Capital of Texas and when was it? (p.240)
3. Why wasn't Texas admitted into the Union during the first attempt for annexation? (p. 240)
4. What was Houston's relationship like with the Republic of Texas Army" (p. 241)
5. Describe Houston's relationship with the Native Texans? (p. 242)
6. What was Lamar's relationship with the Native Texans like? (p. 244)
7. Briefly describe Lamar's relationship with Mexico. (p. 245)
8. Identify at least two things that Lamar was known for establishing. (p. 247)
9. In what ways were land used to appeal to Texans? (p. 248)
10. What is your opinion regarding the new settlers who arrived in Texas? What kind of settlers were they? (p. 248)