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Sam Houston's Second Term in 1841

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What was Sam Houston's main goal during his second term as president of Texas?

To reduce government debt and spending

To increase the size of the Texas army

To annex Texas to the United States (correct)

To negotiate a peace treaty with Mexico

Why did Sam Houston want Texas to join the United States?

To gain access to the United States' natural resources

To increase trade opportunities with other states

To gain more political power within the United States

To be protected by the United States Army from Mexico (correct)

What actions did Sam Houston take to reduce government spending during his second term?

He increased the size of the Texas army

He borrowed more money from other countries

He cut dozens of government jobs and lowered the pay of government officials (correct)

He increased taxes on citizens

According to the excerpt from Houston's letter, what would be a great hazard for the United States?

Allowing Texas to remain independent Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Sam Houston's letter to Andrew Jackson?

To express his determination to join the United States Signup and view all the answers

What is the term length for the president of Texas mentioned in the text?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

Sam Houston's Second Term in 1841

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Questions and Answers

What was Sam Houston's main goal during his second term as president of Texas?

Why did Sam Houston want Texas to join the United States?

What actions did Sam Houston take to reduce government spending during his second term?

According to the excerpt from Houston's letter, what would be a great hazard for the United States?

What was the purpose of Sam Houston's letter to Andrew Jackson?

What is the term length for the president of Texas mentioned in the text?

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