Section 1: The Early Republic Main Ideas Under the Treaties of Velasco, Mexico would recognize Texas independence, but the treaties were not honored. Texas held its first national elections in 1836.

Main Idea 1: Under the Treaties of Velasco, Mexico would recognize Texas independence, but the treaties were not honored. The Treaties of Velasco Public Terms The war between Mexico and Texas was officially ended, and Texas was declared independent. Santa Anna would not take up arms against Texas. All Mexican forces would withdraw beyond the Rio Grande. Prisoners would be exchanged. Mexico would return all captured property. Texas leaders would promptly return Santa Anna to Mexico.

The Treaties of Velasco Secret Terms Provided for Santa Anna’s immediate release Santa Anna would try to persuade Mexican leaders to recognize the independence of Texas. Santa Anna would push for the Rio Grande to be Mexico’s border with Texas. Response to the Treaties of Velasco Texans Respond: A small force stopped Santa Anna David G. Burnet imprisoned him Mexican Response: Leaders did not recognize treaties or Texas independence

Main Idea 2: Texas held its first national elections in 1836. Significance of the Election of 1836 Elected government officials and Sam Houston became president Approved the Texas Constitution of 1836 Voted to seek U.S. annexation of Texas

Section 2: Houston’s First Term Main Ideas As president, Sam Houston created a cabinet to help him resolve issues facing the Republic. Problems with military discipline, debt, and public land faced the first Houston administration. President Houston wanted to protect the rights of American Indians in Texas.

Main Idea 1: As president, Sam Houston created a cabinet to help him resolve issues facing the Republic. First Actions of the New Government of Texas President Houston appointed a cabinet – executive department heads to assist him. Formulated a court system Set the boundaries of the Republic Named Houston the new capital in late 1836

Main Idea 2: Problems with military discipline, debt, and public land faced the first Houston administration. President Houston’s Attempt to Solve Military Problems Removed Houston from command Put all but 600 troops on leave President Houston’s Attempt to Solve Economic Problems Tried to raise revenue through taxes and loans Put public lands up for sale Began a government land policy to increase immigration to help the economy

Main Idea 3: President Houston wanted to protect the rights of American Indians in Texas. Houston Works to Protect Texas Indians Houston wanted to avoid a war with Texas Indians and sympathized with them Worked for a peaceful solution Promoted trade with the Indians

Section 3: Lamar’s Presidency Main Ideas As president, Mirabeau Lamar tried to create a public education system in Texas. Lamar’s administration faced great financial challenges. Under Lamar, Texas adopted a harsh policy toward American Indians.

Main Idea 1: As president, Mirabeau Lamar tried to create a public education system in Texas. Lamar and Education Set aside land for public school by passing education acts in l839 and l840 Set aside land for public universities

Main Idea 2: Lamar’s administration faced great financial challenges. Problems of Lamar’s Administration Economic hard times Rising debt due to increased military spending & depreciating currency Conflicts with American Indians and settlers

Main Idea 3: Under Lamar, Texas adopted a harsh policy toward American Indians. Wars with the Indians Lamar wanted American Indians removed from Texas In 1839 Lamar ordered the Cherokees to leave Texas and sent troops to remove them July 1839, Battle of Neches takes place March 19, 1840, Council House Fight takes place between Comanches and Texans August 11, 1840, Battle of Plum Creek resulting in 130 dead Comanches

Section 4: Houston’s Second Administration Main Ideas During his second term, Sam Houston tried to reduce the national debt and make peace with Indians. The Regulator-Moderator War was a feud in East Texas.

Main Idea 1: During his second term, Sam Houston tried to reduce the national debt and make peace with Indians. Policies of Houston’s Second Administration Cut government spending in hopes of achieving a balanced budget Cut government jobs and salaries Reduced the size of the military and hoped to sell the navy Issued a new currency and limited its circulation balanced budget – a budget in which spending does not exceed revenue

Main Idea 2: The Regulator-Moderator War was a feud in East Texas. Causes of the Regulator-Moderator War Weak law enforcement led to bandits and outlaws moving into Shelby County Feud between Alfred George and Joseph G. Goodbread over fake land certificates Disagreements developed between the Regulators and the Moderators Local officials could not stop the feud