Grade 4
Social Studies
Unit: 07
Lesson: 01
Suggested Duration: 3 Days
Grade 04 Social Studies Unit 07 Exemplar Lesson 01: The Republic of Texas
This lesson is one approach to teaching the State Standards associated with this unit. Districts are encouraged to
customize this lesson by supplementing with district-approved resources, materials, and activities to best meet the needs
of learners. The duration for this lesson is only a recommendation, and districts may modify the time frame to meet
students’ needs. To better understand how your district may be implementing CSCOPE lessons, please contact your
child’s teacher. (For your convenience, please find linked the TEA Commissioner’s List of State Board of Education
Approved Instructional Resources and Midcycle State Adopted Instructional Materials.)
Lesson Synopsis
Students describe the successes, problems, and the organization of the Republic of Texas and how it affects Texans
today.
TEKS
The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) listed below are the standards adopted by the State Board of
Education, which are required by Texas law. Any standard that has a strike-through (e.g. sample phrase) indicates that
portion of the standard is taught in a previous or subsequent unit. The TEKS are available on the Texas Education
Agency website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148.
4.3
History. The student understands the importance of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of
Texas, and the annexation of Texas to the United States. The student is expected to:
4.3C
Identify leaders important to the founding of Texas as a republic and state, including
José Antonio Navarro, Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, and Anson Jones.
4.3D
Describe the successes, problems, and organizations of the Republic of Texas such as
the establishment of a constitution, economic struggles, relations with American
Indians, and the Texas Rangers.
4.6
Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The
student is expected to:
4.6A
Apply geographic tools, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass
roses, to construct and interpret maps.
4.8
Geography. The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the
geographic factors that influence where people live. The student is expected to:
4.8B
Describe and explain the location and distribution of various towns and cities in Texas,
past and present.
4.15
Government. The student understands important ideas in historical documents of Texas and
the United States. The student is expected to:
4.15A Identify the purposes and explain the importance of the Texas Declaration of Independence, the Texas
Constitution, and other documents such as the Meusebach-Comanche Treaty.
4.15B Identify and explain the basic functions of the three branches of government according
to the Texas Constitution.
4.17
Citizenship. The student understands the importance of active individual participation in the
democratic process. The student is expected to:
4.17D Identify the importance of historical figures and important individuals who modeled active participation in the
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democratic process such as Sam Houston, Barbara Jordan, Lorenzo de Zavala, Ann Richards, Sam Rayburn,
Henry B. González, James A. Baker III, Wallace Jefferson, and other local individuals.
4.20
Science, technology, and society. The student understands the impact of science and
technology on life in Texas. The student is expected to:
4.20A Identify famous inventors and scientists such as Gail Borden and his contributions.
Social Studies Skills TEKS
4.21
Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use
information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including electronic technology. The
student is expected to:
4.21B Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect
relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making
generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions.
4.21C Organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals,
including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps.
4.22
Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The
student is expected to:
4.22D Create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers,
outlines, and bibliographies.
GETTING READY FOR INSTRUCTION
Performance Indicators
Grade 04 Social Studies Unit 07 PI 01
Create a folded paper graphic organizer describing the successes and problems of the presidents of Texas. Explain in writing at least
two ways the legacy of the Republic of Texas continues to impact Texas today.
Standard(s): 4.3C , 4.3D , 4.6A , 4.8B , 4.15A , 4.15B , 4.17D , 4.21B , 4.21C , 4.22D
ELPS ELPS.c.5B
Key Understandings
Leadership is crucial in creating a democratic government.
— How did the issues, successes, and problems faced by the new republic affect the Republic of Texas?
— How did the leadership of the Republic of Texas contribute to the creation of a democratic government?
Vocabulary of Instruction
representative government
republic
treaty
Materials
Refer to the Notes for Teacher section for materials.
Attachments
All attachments associated with this lesson are referenced in the body of the lesson. Due to considerations for
grading or student assessment, attachments that are connected with Performance Indicators or serve as answer
keys are available in the district site and are not accessible on the public website.
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Handout: Republic of Texas Cards (1 set per group)
Handout: The Republic of Texas Issues (1 per student)
Handout: Advantages, Challenges, and Organization of the Republic of Texas (1 per student)
Handout: Advantages, Challenges, and Organization of the Republic of Texas
Teacher Resource: Advantages, Challenges, and Organization of the Republic of Texas KEY
Teacher Resource: Rubric: Campaign Poster KEY (optional)
Teacher Resource: Lesson Activities KEY
Teacher Resource: P. I. KEY
Resources
None identified
Advance Preparation
1. Become familiar with content and procedures for the lesson.
2. Refer to the Instructional Focus Document for specific content to include in the lesson.
3. Select appropriate sections of the textbook and other classroom materials that support the learning for this
lesson.
4. Preview available resources and websites according to district guidelines.
5. Prepare materials and handouts as needed.
Background Information
The era of the Republic of Texas impacted Texas today by the type of leaders it selected and the organization of its government. The
government was a representative government. The advantages and challenges faced by this nation would affect its future concerning
statehood and its participation in the Civil War.
The government of the Republic of Texas was much like that of the United States. The Texas government had a Constitution and a
representative government. The independent nation had many assets, but like any new country, it faced many problems. The Republic had
many excellent leaders who guided the nation in dealing with these problems and to eventual statehood as a part of the United States.
GETTING READY FOR INSTRUCTION
Teachers are encouraged to supplement and substitute resources, materials, and activities to meet the needs of
learners. These lessons are one approach to teaching the TEKS/Specificity as well as addressing the Performance
Indicators associated with each unit. District personnel may create original lessons using the Content Creator in the
Tools Tab. All originally authored lessons can be saved in the “My CSCOPE” Tab within the “My Content” area.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Instructional Procedures
ENGAGE – Making inferences based on a map
Notes for Teacher
NOTE: 1 Day = 50 minutes
Suggested Day 1 ‒ 10 minutes
1. Provide background information to review the history to this point, Materials:
reminding students that the Texans have just become independent
Map of the Republic of Texas
from Mexico. This lesson looks at the issues the new republic
faced.
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2. Review the organization of the new republic, as designed in the
TEKS: 4.6A, 4.8B
Constitution and remind students it was much like that of the United
States.
3. Display a map of the new Republic of Texas following the Texas
Revolution.
4. Students analyze the map, thinking about the advantages and
issues and infer advantages and issues that may arise.
5. List student input on the issues Texans will face as a nation and
the advantages they will have. Students supply their reasoning.
Discuss.
EXPLORE – Issues for the Republic of Texas
Suggested Day 1 ‒ 30 minutes
1. Organize students into groups of three to four students
Materials:
2. Distribute the Handout: The Republic of Texas Issues, on which
students’ record information about the Republic of Texas.
Information about the successes,
problems, advantages, and the
organization of the Republic of Texas
3. Students read about the successes, problems, advantages, and
the organization of the Republic of Texas in the textbook and other
Attachments:
classroom materials. Students record notes on the Handout: The
Republic of Texas Issues.
Handout: The Republic of Texas
Issues (1 per student)
4. Teacher circulates, probing with questions, clarifying and
Handout: Republic of Texas Cards (1
correcting misinformation and providing information as needed.
set per group, cut apart)
5. Provide each group a set of the Handout: Republic of Texas
Teacher Resource: Lesson Activities
Cards.
KEY
6. Students organize the Handout: Republic of Texas Cards into
four categories – Political, Economic, Geographic, and Social
based on the information on the cards. (Circulate to check student
work and make sure the organization of categories is correct.)
7. Students add or adjust information on their Handout: The
Republic of Texas Issues. (Note: See Teacher Resource:
Lesson Activities KEY)
TEKS: 4.3D, 4.15A 4.15B, 4.21B, 4.22D
Instructional Note:
For issues to be included: See answer
key in the Engage section, the
Handout: Republic of Texas Cards,
and issues discussed in your textbook,
which could include: debt, reliable
money, trade difficulties, borders, to
become a state or not, slavery issue,
treaties, etc.
EXPLAIN – Defend an opinion
Suggested Day 1 ‒ 10 minutes continued to Day 2,
10 minutes
1. Organize students into pairs.
Materials
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2. Provide each student the Handout: Advantages, Challenges,
and Organization of the Republic of Texas.
3. Students circle whether they think the information about the
Republic of Texas was an advantage or challenge.
4. In a class discussion, students defend their answers using
evidence to support their answer. (The answer could be either an
advantage or a challenge depending upon how they defend their
answer.)
5. Teacher clarifies information as needed, providing information on
the issues as well as on the political figures, policies and results.
Make connections to appropriate issues facing Texas today.
Completed Handout: The Republic of
Texas Issues from Explore
Attachments:
Handout: Advantages, Challenges,
and Organization of the Republic of
Texas (1 per student)
Handout: Advantages, Challenges,
and Organization of the Republic of
Texas KEY
6. Students can change their choice, explaining (on the form) why
they changed positions.
EXPLORE – Leaders of the Republic of Texas
Suggested Day 2 (continued) 30 minutes
1. Organize students into small groups of three or four.
Materials:
2. Students (individually, in pairs, or in small groups) gather
information about a president of the Republic of Texas. Use the
textbook, other classroom materials, and appropriate online
materials.
paper (1 large piece per student)
Texas Library and Archives/Triumph
and Tragedy – Presidents of the
Republic of Texas
3. Students create a campaign poster for one or more of the
Attachments:
presidents (presidents can be assigned or students can choose).
Teacher Resource: Rubric: Campaign Poster KEY is an optional
Teacher Resource: Rubric: Campaign
resource that may be used for this activity.
Poster KEY (optional)
4. The poster should include:
TEKS: 4.3C, 4.17D, 4.20A, 4.21C
Name of Candidate (Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, or Anson
Instructional Note
Jones)
Important issues that face the candidate and his position on
The election poster can be created on
them
a large piece of paper or electronically.
Campaign Slogan
The election poster can be evaluated
Two reasons to elect him (include policies regarding the issues,
using the Teacher Resource: Rubric:
advantages, and problems)
Campaign Poster KEY
A person or group that supported the candidate (José Antonio
Navarro and Gail Borden) and why they supported
A visual (can be a drawing if printing options are limited)
A statement summarizing the leadership the candidate will
provide
A statement (sentence) that explains why this person should be
elected president.
5. Display the posters and conduct a gallery walk.
EXPLAIN – Press Conference
Suggested Day 2 ‒10 minutes continued to Day 3 ‒
20 minutes
1. Group students into 9 groups.
Materials
2. Distribute an “issue card” to each group. (Use the cards from the
Handout: Republic of Texas Cards)
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3. The group becomes a “candidate” and 1) presents the issue, 2)
provides background, 3) describes complications, and 4) and
provides a proposed resolution.
4. On Day 3, the groups present.
Instructional Note
The group may divide the issue among the
members. Homework can include student
preparation on their issue and the angle they are
presenting. Allow time on Day 3 for combining
information.
ELABORATE –Texas leaders and the issues of the Republic
Suggested Day 3 ‒ 10 minutes
1. Facilitate a discussion where students synthesize their learning
and provide answers to the guiding questions and statements, with
evidence, supporting the Key Understanding
Leadership is crucial in creating a democratic
government.
— How did the issues, successes, and problems faced
by the new republic affect the Republic of Texas?
— How did the leadership of the Republic of Texas
contribute to the creation of a democratic government?
EVALUATE – Performance Indicator
Grade 4 Social Studies Unit07 PI01
Create a folded paper graphic organizer describing the successes and
problems of the presidents of Texas. Explain in writing at least two ways the
legacy of the Republic of Texas continues to impact Texas today.
Standard(s): 4.3C , 4.3D , 4.6A , 4.8B , 4.15A , 4.15B , 4.17D
, 4.21B , 4.21C , 4.22D
ELPS ELPS.c.5B
Suggested Day 3 ‒ 20 minutes
Materials:
unlined paper (1 for each student)
Instructional Note:
See Teacher Resource: P.I. KEY
1. Provide students one piece of unlined paper.
2. Students create a three-tab book by folding the piece of paper in
half along the length of the paper, and then fold as a trifold to
create lines students cut to create tabs. See below.
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Republic of Texas Cards
Texas borrowed over $1 million to pay
for the war against Mexico. Texas had to
repay this debt. They did not have the
Political
money. Texas leaders tried not to spend
money, but the debt grew.
Life in Texas was much like life in the
United States. Texans owned
businesses, farms and ranches. They
Economic
did fear attacks by Mexico and Indians,
but life was good.
Texas was a large country with a small
population. Texas gave this land away
and sold it to pay the nation’s debt. The
Geographical
large area was very difficult to protect
from Mexican and Indian attacks.
The Republic of Texas did not have a
capital. The capital moved around to
different towns for three years. In 1839,
Social
Congress created a commission who
chose Austin as the permanent capital.
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Mexico never recognized Texas as an
The new government was committed to
independent nation, and it rejected the
education. President Lamar set aside 2
Treaty of Velasco. Mexico also continued
million acres of land to be used for public
to attack Texas until Texas became a
education.
part of the United States.
Texas had good leaders. Sam Houston
Europeans countries recognized Texas
was elected first and third president.
as an independent nation. France
Mirabeau Lamar was the second
opened an embassy (home of an
president. Anson Jones was elected the
ambassador) in Austin.
fourth and last president.
The Republic of Texas was similar to the
United States. In the Texas Constitution,
it says that representatives would be
elected, and there would be three
branches of government.
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The Republic of Texas Issues
Record the information from the Republic of Texas cards.
POLITICAL
ECONOMIC
GEOGRAPHIC
Sam Houston was elected president
twice of the Republic of Texas. He kept
costs down, reorganized the Texas
Rangers and organized the government
of Texas. Mirabeau Lamar was elected
the second president. He was known as
the Father of Education in Texas.
Political
SOCIAL
The constitution of the Republic of Texas
was influenced by the U.S. Constitution.
It was a representative government with
three branches of government. The
leaders also expressed their wish to ask
the United States to annex Texas.
Political
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Advantages, Challenges, and Organization of the Republic of Texas
Circle whether the information about the Republic of Texas was an advantage or challenge and explain your answer.
Information
The government of Texas borrowed
over $1 million from different countries
to fight Mexico. Texas had to pay this
debt and they did not have the money
to pay it back. Texas leaders tried not
to spend, but the debt grew over time.
The new government was committed
to education. President Lamar set
aside 2 million acres of land to be
used for public education. It could also
be political.
Texas was a large country with a small
population. This meant there was land
to sell to settlers to pay the nation’s
debt, but it was very difficult to protect
from attacks by Mexico and American
Indians.
Europeans countries recognized
Texas as an independent nation.
France opened an embassy (home of
an ambassador) in Austin.
Mexico never recognized Texas as an
independent nation, and it rejected the
Treaty of Velasco. Mexico also
continued to attack Texas until Texas
became a part of the United States.
Life in Texas was much like life in the
United States. Texans owned
businesses, farms and ranches. They
did fear attacks by Mexico and Indians
but life was good.
The Republic of Texas did not have a
capital. The capital moved around to
different towns for three years. In
1839, Congress created a commission
who chose Austin as the permanent
capital.
Texas had good leaders. Sam
Houston was elected first and third
president. Mirabeau Lamar was the
second president. Anson Jones was
elected the fourth and last president.
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Circle One
Explain Your Answer
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
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Advantages, Challenges, and Organization of the Republic of Texas
Circle whether the information about the Republic of Texas was an advantage or challenge and explain your answer.
Information
The government of Texas borrowed
over $1 million from different countries
to fight Mexico. Texas had to pay this
debt and they did not have the money
to pay it back. Texas leaders tried not
to spend, but the debt grew over time.
The new government was committed
to education. President Lamar set
aside 2 million acres of land to be
used for public education. It could also
be political.
Texas was a large country with a small
population. This meant there was land
to sell to settlers to pay the nation’s
debt, but it was very difficult to protect
from attacks by Mexico and American
Indians.
Europeans countries recognized
Texas as an independent nation.
France opened an embassy (home of
an ambassador) in Austin.
Mexico never recognized Texas as an
independent nation, and it rejected the
Treaty of Velasco. Mexico also
continued to attack Texas until Texas
became a part of the United States.
Life in Texas was much like life in the
United States. Texans owned
businesses, farms and ranches. They
did fear attacks by Mexico and Indians
but life was good.
The Republic of Texas did not have a
capital. The capital moved around to
different towns for three years. In
1839, Congress created a commission
who chose Austin as the permanent
capital.
Texas had good leaders. Sam
Houston was elected first and third
president. Mirabeau Lamar was the
second president. Anson Jones was
elected the fourth and last president.
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Circle One
Explain Your Answer
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
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Advantages, Challenges, and Organization of the Republic of Texas
KEY
Circle whether the information about the Republic of Texas was an advantage or challenge and explain your answer.
Information
The government of Texas borrowed
over $1 million from different countries
to fight Mexico. Texas had to pay this
debt and they did not have the money
to pay it back. Texas leaders tried not
to spend but the debt grew overtime.
The new government was committed
to education. President Lamar set
aside 2 million acres of land to be
used for public education. It could also
be political.
Texas was a large country with a small
population. This meant there was land
to sell to settlers to pay the nation’s
debt, but it was very difficult to protect
from attacks by Mexico and American
Indians.
Europeans countries recognized
Texas as an independent nation.
France opened an embassy (home of
an ambassador) in Austin.
Mexico never recognized Texas as an
independent nation and it rejected the
Treaty of Velasco. Mexico also
continued to attack Texas until Texas
became a part of the United States.
Life in Texas was much like life in the
United States. Texans owned
businesses, farms and ranches. They
did fear attacks by Mexico and Indians
but life was good.
The Republic of Texas did not have a
capital. The capital moved around to
different towns for three years. In
1839, Congress created a commission
who chose Austin as the permanent
capital.
Texas had good leaders. Sam
Houston was elected first and third
president. Mirabeau Lamar was the
second president. Anson Jones was
elected the fourth and last president.
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Circle One
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Explain Your Answer
That was a lot of money to pay back. Trying to pay off
past debt does not allow financing future needs of the
Republic of Texas.
Education is the foundation to a democratic
government. Planning for an education system was
positive action for leaders.
Advantage
Advantage – Texas had a lot of land to sell for
revenue and to open up to settlement.
Challenge
Challenge – It was difficult to protect the large area
land
Advantage
Other countries saw and treated Texas as a country
that means if Texas needed help (financial or
protection), there would be people to help them.
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
Due to the fact that Texas was not recognized as a
country by Mexico, Mexico still attacked Texas and
destroyed property.
Life in Texas was good and people made a living. This
led to people continually moving to Texas even though
there were some problems.
Advantage
Challenge
Advantage
Challenge
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Texas looked like and worked as a nation especially
since they had a permanent capital.
Texas had good leaders that were making long term
plans to make Texas a good place to live.
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Rubric: Campaign Poster
CATEGORY
5
3
1
TOTAL
Slogan
Persuasive slogan
showing a
relationship between
candidate and his
mission.
Persuasive slogan
showing somewhat
of a relationship
between candidate
and his mission.
A non-persuasive
slogan showing little
relationship between
candidate and his
mission.
Content
Content was
accurate and correct
showing depth of
information.
Most content was
accurate and correct.
Content was not
accurate and correct.
Visual
Visual was effective
and illustrated
candidate’s mission.
A visual which
somewhat illustrates
candidate’s mission.
There is a visual but
does not illustrate
candidate’s mission.
Statements
Statement shows a
depth of knowledge
about why the
candidate should be
elected president.
Statement shows
some knowledge
about why the
candidate should be
elected president.
Statement does not
demonstrate
knowledge about
why the candidate
should be elected
president.
Grammar
and
Spelling
Follows ELAR TEKS
and demonstrates
good writing skills.
Follows ELAR TEKS
and writing skills
somewhat.
Does not follow
ELAR TEKS.
25 – 16 Good Campaign
15 – 6 Working on Campaign
5 – 0 Campaign Needs to Re-Group
TOTAL
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Lesson Activities KEY
EXPLORE – Issues for the Republic of Texas (Day 1)
The Republic of Texas Issues KEY
Political
Economic
Geographic
Social
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The Republic of Texas was organized very much
like the United States. The Texas Constitution
was stated that representatives would be elected
and there would be three branches of
government.
The Republic of Texas did not have a capital.
The capital moved around to different towns for
three years. In 1839, Congress created a
commission who chose Austin as the permanent
capital.
Mexico never recognized Texas as an
independent nation and it rejected the Treaty of
Velasco. Mexico also continued to attack Texas
until Texas became a part of the United States.
Texas had good leaders. Sam Houston was
elected first and third president. Mirabeau Lamar
was the second presidents. Anson Jones was
elected the fourth and last president.
Europeans countries recognized Texas as an
independent nation. France opened an embassy
(home of an ambassador) in Austin.
The government of Texas borrowed over $1
million from different countries to fight Mexico.
Texas had to pay this debt and they did not have
the money to pay it back. Texas leaders tried not
to spend but the debt grew over time.
Texas was a large country with a small
population. This meant there was land to sell to
settlers to pay the nation’s debt, but it was very
difficult to protect from attacks by Mexico and
American Indians.
Life in Texas was much like life in the United
States. Texans owned businesses, farms and
ranches. They did fear attacks by Mexico and
Indians, but life was good.
The new government was committed to
education. President Lamar set aside 2 million
acres of land to be used for public education. (It
could also be political)
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P.I. KEY
1. Students lift the tab to provide the following information:
Under advantages – Students give two advantages of the Republic of Texas and the president
that was part of that advantage.
Under challenges – Students give two challenges of the Republic of Texas and the president that
was part of that advantage.
Under Organization – Students describe one characteristic of the government of Texas.
2. On the back, students finish this sentence summary:
The Republic of Texas impacts Texas today in these ways:
___________________ and 2. ______________________.
Answers will vary.
Suggestions or ideas to be developed may include the following (others may be
accepted, especially dependent on materials used and classroom discussions):
The shape of Texas, boundaries
Cities established
Type of government, based largely on the U.S. government
Texas Rangers
Land set aside by Lamar for education
See also the answer key in the Engage section, the Handout: Republic of Texas
Cards, and other issues, which could include: debt, reliable money, trade difficulties,
borders, to become a state or not, slavery issue, treaties.
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