Denton Independent School District



Sam Houston1st elected president of Republic of TX, two terms (1836-1838, 1841-1844)Demilitarized TexasPromised land grants to American Indians in TXSought annexation for TXReversed Lamar’s policiesReduced government spendingImproved relations with Texas Indians Avoided war with MexicoMirabeau LamarPresident of TX (1838-1841)Wanted expansion to the Pacific Ocean“Father of TX Education”, established public school system and a universityPropose a bank for Texas and taxes for education and defenseFocus was on recognition from other countriesRecommissioned the TX NavyWorked against the Texas IndiansAnson Jones3rd president of Republic of TX (1844-1846)Silent the issue of AnnexationPublic was angry with Jones- they wanted AnnexationNegotiated treaty with MexicoWhen TX joined US in 1846, Jones retired from officeTexas NavyDissolved in 1837Began again in 1839 for defense against MXCommanded by Edwin MooreSurveyed TX coast to create map the coastProtected TX against MX invasionTexas RangersOrganized in 1835 to protect TX against Indian attacks and MX invasionFirst to use Colt RevolverFamous battles- Cherokee War, 1839 Council House Fight Battle of Plum Creek Mexican invasion of 1842Edwin MooreCommander of the TX NavyConducted several missions to MXCollected info to create accurate map of TX coastTook 2 ships to support Yucatan against MX resulting in victoryActions declared illegal by Houston and was dismissed from dutyJack Coffee HaysCaptain of TX RangersDefended TX against MX invasion in 1840-1842Started Ranger traditionsStarted recruitment and training that produced skilled RangersChief BowlesLeader of the Cherokee in TXReceived promise from Houston to keep land not claimed by Republic of TXInvolved in fight with MX against TXOrdered to leave TX by LamarKilled in Battle of the Neches in 1839William GoyensAfrican American who served as interpreter for Houston with the Cherokee IndiansHelped keep friendly relations with Indians during the TX RevolutionBuilt building near NacogdochesBecame wealthy through real-estate acquisitionsMary MaverickLived in San Antonio during the Republic of TX eraWrote memoirs about this period of timeHer son was the first Anglo child to be born and grow up in San AntonioParticipated in the Council House Fight in 1840Jose Antonio NavarroHero of Texas RevolutionWorked to increase rights of TejanosOpposed Houston policies/supported Lamar policiesParticipated in Santa Fe Expedition, escaped imprisonment, returned to TXFavored annexationThe Cordova RebellionSummer 1838, MX attempt to claim back TXGroup of upset Nacogdoches citizens, Mexican government and Cherokees (about 400 total)Stopped by President HoustonInformation from Mexican agents proved a conspiracy against the Republic of TXThe Council House FightMarch 19, 1840Comanche promised to release Anglo captives but only delivered oneComanche leaders tried to leave, but they were attacked7 Texans many and many Comanche leadersComanche were furious and killed remaining Texas captives and raided townsThis lead to the Battle of Plum Creek- killing 100+ ComancheThe Santa Fe Expedition1841- President Lamar wanted trade on the Santa Fe Trail for TXNew Mexico did not agree to be part of TXTexans surrendered and were kept in prison in MXThis wasted TX money and increased tension with MX ................
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