The Presidents and Problems of the Republic of Texas

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The Presidents and Problems of the Republic of
Texas
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I DO-Vocabulary The Presidents Problems of the
Republic of Texas

• Republic-country

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I DO-Notes Sam Houstons POV

• 1st and 3rd president of the Republic of Texas.
• Native American
• Native Americans are kind and Texans should make
  peace with them.
• Mexican Policy
• Mexico has recognized Texas Independence.
• Texas should not fight with Mexico because it
  would cost too much money.

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I DO-Notes Sam Houstons POV

• Capitol
• Houston should be the Capitol because it is a
  well developed city.
• Land
• Land should be sold to make to reduce the debt.

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I DO-Notes Lamars POV

• 2nd President of the Republic of Texas
• Native Americans
• Native Americans are cruel and Texans should not
  make peace with them.
• Mexico
• Mexico hasnt REALLY recognized Texas
  independence.
• Texas should still fight Mexico despite how much
  it will cost.

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I DO-Notes Lamars POV

• Capitol
• Austin should be the capitol because it is in the
  center of Texas.
• Land
• Land should be given free to schools and
  universities.

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I DO-Notes Problems of the Republic of Texas

• National Debt-Texas had little or no money?
• Relations with Native Americans-No army or navy
  to really protect Texas from the Native
  Americans?
• Transportation-Roads were in poor condition
  throughout the state?
• Education-No free public education?
• Relations with Mexico-Mexico did not respect
  Texas as an independent nation which made other
  countries refuse to trade with Texas. ?

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WE DO-Guided Practice Problems of the Republic
Categorization Practice

• Use your notes to add the Problems of the
  Republic to your chart.
• Put the correct category next to each problem.
• Political, Economic, Religious, Social,
  eNvironmental.

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YOU DO-Independent Practice Who Would Say This?

• Directions Use your notes about the POV of
  Houston and Lamar to complete the chart on the
  next page. Include who would most likely say the
  quote and what issue or category the quote
  relates or belongs to.

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Manifest Destiny