1. The Republic of Texas
Key Issues and Events

2. President Sam Houston 1836-1838
New Capital is moved to Houston
United States officially recognized the Republic of Texas
Relationship with the Native Americans is improved
Debt of Texas increases

3. President Mirabeau Lamar 1838-1841
Sets aside money and land for public education
Comanches raid Texas settlements
Austin becomes the capital
Comanches are forced in to the High Plains
Santa Fe expedition fails

4. President Sam Houston 1841-1844
Peace treaties are signed with several Native American tribes
Houston settles disputes between settlers
Mexican and Texan troops engage in military skirmishes after several failed invasions from both sides

5. President Anson Jones 1844-1846
U.S. Congress votes to annex Texas
Texas approves of Annexation in to the United States
Texas joins the United States on December 29, 1845