USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In his second term, President Houston tried to reduce the Texas debt by doing all of the following except. Downsizing the army and Texas Rangers.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of the biggest problems in the new Republic was the lack of money. When Sam Houston began his presidency, Texas was in debt over $1 million. Houston held government expenses to a minimum and tried to raise revenue only for items that were absolutely necessary.

Detailed explanation-3: -To reduce the debt, Sam Houston sent the whole army except for 600 men home on leave and never called them back to duty. Because the soldiers were no longer in service, the government did not find the money to pay them. Sam Houston because he was the one who tried to reduce the debt by making the taxes higher .

Detailed explanation-4: -In an attempt to cut government spending, Houston fired many government employees, and cut the salaries of others. Houston attempted to sell the small Texas Navy, but the citizens of Galveston blocked to him. Despite his efforts, by the time Houston left office, Texas’s debt was almost 12 million dollars by 1846.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sam Houston became the first popularly elected president of the Republic of Texas on October 22, 1836. Addressing the new Texas Congress, Houston laid out his goals for his term in office. He stressed the need for peace with American Indians and the need to stay alert and guard against an attack by Mexico.