Cornell Notes Topic/Objective: The Republic of Texas Early Years Name:

Class/Period: Texas History /

Date: 11/30/17
Essential Question: What kinds of challenges did the Republic of Texas face?

Questions: Texas Wins its _________________!

Treaties of _________ Signed

By signing the public treaty, Santa Anna agrees to:

_________________________________________

By signing the secret treaty, Santa Anna agrees to:

_________________________________________

Texas Holds First ____________ Election

________________ vs. _______________ vs. _________________
(_____ votes) (______ votes) (_______ votes)
______ ___________ Wins!
Texans appreciate his ___________ __________
Houston's priorities include:
Paying off Texas' _______.
Getting Texas ___________ as part of the ________ __________.

Problems Plague New Republic

Texas problems included:
Not enough ________ to pay off ______
_________________ angry at settlers
Another potential war with __________
__________________________________
Questions: Election of 1838: _________Wins
He uses ____________ policies:
He is much stricter with ________ ___________.
o forces the _____________ into ______________
o authorizes the killing of _______ _______ (Cherokee leader)
o has the Council House Fight with ___________ leaders.
o Puts down the ___________ Rebellion, which is also
blamed on Native Texans.
Favors _________ expansion, including the ________ ___
expedition, which increases bad feelings with __________.
BUT he is MOST FAMOUS for creating Texas' __________
_____________ system.

United States offers congratulations

The U.S. believes in __________ ___________, and wants to annex
Texas, but they're nervous about the issue of __________... Why?
Answer in a complete sentence below:

Answer these questions in the summary below:

Why did so many people vote for Sam Houston in 1836?
Who helped to create Texas' education system?
How did Lamar get elected to be President of Texas in 1838?
How well did Mirabeau Lamar get along with Native Texans?

Summary: