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Here are the teacher pack items for Mirabeau Lamar: Political Changes:
Overview In this experience, students describe President Lamar’s major policies, including his approach to relations with Indigenous nations and Mexico. Then they analyze his vision for a stronger and more expansive Texas and how his actions involving the Texas Rangers, the Texas Navy, and the Santa Fe Expedition supported that vision. Finally, they evaluate Lamar’s efforts to support public education and their longer-term importance for Texas. Objectives:
In 1838, Mirabeau B. Lamar was elected the second president of the Republic of Texas. He had previously served as Sam Houston’s vice president, but as president he often supported different policies from Houston.
Lamar wanted to strengthen the Republic and expand its influence. His presidency brought major changes in government spending, education, relations with Indigenous nations, and Texas’s efforts to control more territory.
In this lesson, you will examine some of Lamar’s major actions as president and evaluate how they affected the Republic of Texas.
Objectives:
Mirabeau B. Lamar
When Lamar became president in 1838, the Republic of Texas still faced several major challenges. Texas had a large public debt, Mexico did not recognize Texas independence, conflicts over land and relations with Indigenous nations continued, and Texas had not been annexed by the United States. Which of these issues do you think would have been most important for Lamar to address as president? Explain your choice.
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