Unit 7 Quiz - The Republic of Texas

Significance of Treaties

• The Treaties of Velasco marked the end of hostilities between Texas and Mexico after the Texas Revolution.

Santa Anna’s Authority

• Mexican government rejected the treaties because Santa Anna, as a prisoner of war, lacked the authority to sign them.

President Houston’s Challenges

• Houston did not face cabinet disagreements regarding annexation during his first term.

American Indian Policy

• Houston's strategy focused on establishing peace with various American Indian groups.

Public Education Initiatives

• Under President Lamar, each county received over 17,000 acres to establish and support public education.

Capital of Texas

• Austin was chosen as the capital due to its central location within Texas, offering strategic advantages over Houston.

Houston vs. Lamar

• A significant contrast between Houston and Lamar was their contrasting policies on American Indians.

Recognition of Independence

• Texans aimed for international recognition to exert pressure on Mexico to renounce its claims to Texas.

U.S. Annexation Interest

• Achieving diplomatic recognition from the U.S. was crucial for Texas as it could lead to annexation by the United States.

U.S. Hesitation on Recognition

• The United States hesitated to acknowledge Texas independence to avoid provoking Mexico, which regarded Texas as its territory.

U.S. Perceptions of Texas

• The belief that Texas could struggle to maintain independence stemmed from concerns about its military strength compared to Mexico.

Santa Fe Expedition Goals

• The Santa Fe expedition sought to persuade the Santa Fe population to become part of the Republic of Texas.

International Dynamics

• France and Great Britain fostered peace between Texas and Mexico to limit U.S. territorial expansion.

Rivalry with the U.S.

• Neither France nor Great Britain wanted Texas annexed by the U.S. due to their view of the U.S. as a competitor.

Controversy in the Jones Administration

• The annexation question was a contentious issue throughout Anson Jones's presidential term.

Election Support

• Anson Jones won the presidential election backed by Sam Houston’s endorsement.

Slavery Controversies

• Annexation of Texas sparked controversy in the U.S. mainly because it would expand slave territory.

Definition of Annexation

• Annexation refers to the formal incorporation of one political entity into another.

Anson Jones Profile

• Anson Jones became president with Sam Houston’s support and served during Texas's annexation to the U.S.

Mier Expedition Overview

• The Mier Expedition was a Texan attack on Mier, Mexico, in retaliation for prior Mexican incursions in the 1840s.

Profile of Sam Houston

• Sam Houston, as President, focused on reducing spending while fostering peaceful relations with Native Americans and Mexico.

Santa Fe Expedition Context

• Lamar initiated the Santa Fe Expedition, sending over 300 individuals to assert Texas's claims in New Mexico.

Mirabeau Lamar’s Impact

• President Lamar's policies led to a significant increase in the Republic's debt, exceeding $8 million due to expansionism and relations with Native Americans.

Archives War Context

• The Archives War was instigated by residents of Austin when President Houston ordered the relocation of government records.

Diplomatic Recognition Definition

• Diplomatic recognition is the formal acknowledgment by one government of another's existence.