1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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