Warm UpDo Interact with History on page 238.

Sam Houston

Problems in the New RepublicMexican government refused to recognize Texas’s independence

Financial problems: (debts from the Texas Revolutionary)Natives

Stephen F. Austin’s DeathAustin served as

secretary of state for only three months before he died on December 27, 1836.

Houston proclaimed a 30 day period of mourning.

A New Capital

FROM COLUMBIA TO HOUSTON

Problems:Muddy

Log structureHeat

HumidityDiseases

mosquitoes

First Attempt at Annexation

This was just an attempt at annexation.

The controversy over slavery kept Texas from being admitted to the U.S.

Financial WoesThe biggest problem in the Republic was

lack of money. The Republic started out with million dollars

of debt due to the Revolution.Star Money was created as promissory

notes. The government could use up to $600,000 worth of promissory notes on goods and services.

Houston’s Native Texan PolicyThe Texas congress didn’t want to make

good on the treaty that Houston had made with the natives during the revolution. The land that was promised to the natives was good farm land that the Anglo Americans wanted.

The natives acted out due to frustration with all the Anglo Americans moving onto their land. They began raiding parties.

Houston brought in the Texas Rangers to help keep the peace between the natives and settlers.

Lamar

Warm UpDo the Then

and Now on page 247.

Warm UpRead A Real-Life

Story on page 250.

Houston’s Return Leads to AnnexationSam Houston as President Again

A Return to Houston’s Policy

The Mier ExpeditionThe Archives WarRegulator-Moderator War

The Election of 1844Dr. Anson Jones becomes presidentTexas Congress approved a joint resolution on February 26, 1845 agreeing to accept Texas as the 28th state.

On December 29, 1845 TEXAS BECAME A STATE!!!!

February 19, 1846 president Jones announced the annexation of Texas.