Republic of Texas

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Republic of Texas

• Presidents David Burnet and
• Sam Houston

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Who

• David Burnet

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When and Where

• March 1836 in Harrisburg Texas

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Relations with Natives

• Treaties with Cherokees had been made in exchange
  for their help as scouts in the War for
  Independence, but Burnet did not uphold the
  treaties.

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Relationships with Mexico

• Mexico believed the Treaties of Velasco were
  invalid, and therefore saw Texas as still part of
  Mexico and didnt recognize Texas independence.

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Relationship with the USA

• Since it was so early on in Texas history, there
  was no formal relationship with the USA.

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Financial Issues

• Burnet had no way to pay the soldiers for their
  service in the army or to pay off the Nations
  debt.

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Contributions

• Helped establish a government for the New
  Republic of Texas.

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Other

• Since he was only an ad-interim president, he
  calls for an official election after only 5
  months in office. Texas elects Sam Houston.

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Who

• Sam Houston

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When and Where

• July of 1836- Harrisburg Texas which is renamed
  Houston in his honor.

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Relations with Natives

• Natives threatened war due to settlers moving in
  and not upholding treaties.

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Relations with Mexico

• Mexico disputed the borders and invaded Texas.
  Houston wants peace because he can not afford a
  war.

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Relations with USA

• Houston called for Annexation, but he was denied
  by the US government. They thought Texas was to
  unstable and it had slaves.

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Financial Issues

• Issued promissory notes, which were paper money
  that said the government promised to pay you
  back. The notes had almost no value when cashed
  in.

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Contributions

• Established Houston and is loved by most Texans.
  It gives them hope and the idea that Texas may
  make it on its own.

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Other

• Stephen F Austin dies in December of 1836 during
  his term in office.
• Houston can not run for office again since in
  Texas you could not be president twice in a row.

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On the bottom of Page 31

• Answer the following question in three complete
  sentences or more
• What would you need to have in order to start a
  new country, like the Republic of Texas?

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Who

• Mirabeau Lamar

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When and Where

• Waterloo Texas, 1838-1841

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Relations With Natives

• Retaliation due to the Council House Fights.
• Lamar didnt wanted peace with the natives.

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Relations With Mexico

• Issues over the Northern borders of Texas and
  Mexico.

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Relations with U.S.

• Lamar strongly opposed Annexation and did not
  want to join with the US. He had little
  connection with the United States under his
  presidency.

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Financial Issues

• Debt grows due to his leisurely spending.
• He issues Red backs even though they have no
  value.

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Contributions as President

• Moved the Capitol to Austin Texas and started a
  system of public education.

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Other

• He wanted to give prime land to Texans even if it
  meant taking land away from established Indian
  tribes.

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Who

• Sam Houston
• His policies are the same from his first
  presidency. He serves from 1839-1844.

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Who

• Anson Jones

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When and Where

• 1844-1845 in Austin Texas

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Relations with Natives

• He wanted to keep peace at all costs.

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Relations with Mexico

• Mexico finally recognizes Texas as an independent
  country and no longer disputes the southern
  border.

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Relations with US

• Opposed Annexation even though most Texans will
  vote to join the United States.

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Financial Issues

• Large Debt because he does not curb spending.

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Contributions

• He is the final president of the Republic of
  Texas.

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Other

• He was a Doctor before becoming president, but
  after leaving he will commit suicide due to
  depression.

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Unit Divider

• Directions Using your notes fill in the Texas
  Flag Unit Divider.
• For David Burnet tell me what kind of president
  he was. (this goes in the star)
• For Houston, Lamar, and Jones tell me what they
  wanted in their presidency and what made them
  different from each other.

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Man Divided

• HOMEWORK Due Monday, Jan. 9
• Houston and Lamar
• HEAD How were they going to solve TXs
  problems?
• MOUTH What were their messages to the people?
• HEART What was most important to them?
• HAND What tools were they most fond of?
• LEG - What actions did they take?
• FOOT Where did they lead TX?
• Color the People to represent who they were!