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The Issues and Leaders of the Texas Republic Era C-Notes . Issues of Texas Video…. Issues of Texas : Texas debates joining the Union As you watch this video I want you to focus on the following questions: What were the problems Texas faced as a country?
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Issues of Texas Video… • Issues of Texas: Texas debates joining the Union • As you watch this video I want you to focus on the following questions: • What were the problems Texas faced as a country? • Why was the United States hesitant about admitting Texas into the Union?
The Issues • Shortly after becoming its own republic, Texas faced several issues. • These issues included: • Where to place the Capitol? • How to handle the debt? • What to do with Mexico? • Whether or not to be Annexed to the U.S.? • How to handle the Native Americans Attacks? Which issue would you try to settle 1st? Why?
When it comes to the issues the Republic of Texas faced, all you have to remember is… CDMAN
Sam Houston • 1st elected president of Texas • Won election because of the popularityhe gained after the Battle of San Jacinto • Would eventually serve as president of Texas twice
Mirabeau Lamar • 2nd elected president of Texas • Believed education was very important • Known as the Father of Texas Education
Anson Jones • Elected in 1845 after Houston’s 2nd term • Was president when Texas joined theUnited States • Last president of Texas