Chapter 7 - From Republic to Statehood

8.

Feb 8, 1835

In 1835 the leaders of Texas officially formed the _________________.

2.

Feb 1, 1836

__________ was the first capital of Texas.

1.

Oct 3, 1836

The first elected ________ of the republic met to discuss the republic's problems.

3.

Nov 1, 1836

___________ was the first elected president of the Republic of Texas. This term lasted from 1836 to 1838

6.

Feb 8, 1837

The capital was moved to __________ in 1837.

5.

Feb 8, 1838

The citizens of the Republic elected _______________ as the second president of the Republic.

4.

Jan 1, 1841

___________ served a second term as president of the Republic from 1841 to 1844.

9.

Feb 8, 1841

In 1841, Texas requested ____________ from the US once again.

7.

Feb 8, 1844

__________________ served as president from 1844 to 1846.

10.

Feb 8, 1844

In 1844, James K. Polk ran for president of the United States. He supported a popular idea called _______________. This is the belief that the United States western border should reach the Pacific Ocean.

11.

Dec 29, 1845

Texas officially became a ____________ on December 29, 1845.

12.

Feb 19, 1846

On February 19, 1846, the Republc of Texas became a state in the Union. Who was the first governor of Texas?