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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHe is known as the “Father of Education in Texas” because of his efforts to set aside land for public schools and university and to finance public education.HoustonLamar
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHe lived with the Cherokee at two different times during his life, and worked to maintain peaceful relations with the tribe.HoustonLamar
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHe supported the annexation of Texas to the United States, an idea that was very popular with the people of Texas.HoustonLamar
- 4. Multiple ChoiceDuring his administration, the capital of Texas was moved to its current location in Austin.HoustonLamar
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHe increased the Republic’s debt tremendously, by spending millions on the Indian wars and military expeditions to expand Texas’ borders.HoustonLamar
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHis experience includes congressman, senator and Governor of Tennessee, and commander of the Texan army during the revolution.HoustonLamar
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHe created a currency called Redbacks, though it quickly shrank in value.HoustonLamar
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHe sent the Texas Rangers to help protect the western border from Native American attacks when peace agreements could not be reached.HoustonLamar
- 9. Multiple ChoiceDuring his administration, the Texans captured during the Meir Expedition had to draw black beans to determine who lived and who was executed.HoustonLamar
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHis experience includes Secretary to the Governor of Georgia, cavalry commander at the Battle of San Jacinto, and Vice President of the Republic of Texas.HoustonLamar
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHe believed in a powerful, independent Texas that would extend to the Pacific Ocean.HoustonLamar
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHe attempted negotiations with the Comanche that resulted in the Council House Fight, killing 35 Comanche and 7 Texans.HoustonLamar
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHe attempted to reduce the debt by creating various taxes and reducing government and military positions.HoustonLamar
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThroughout his presidency, he spent nearly $2 million on the Indian Wars.HoustonLamar
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHe served as President of the Republic of Texas for two non-consecutive terms.HoustonLamar
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