After the Republic of Texas declared its independence from Mexico it elected ..... as its first president.

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

After the Republic of Texas declared its independence from Mexico it elected ____ as its first president.

A	Sam Houston
B	Stephen F. Austin
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -On September 5, 1836, Sam Houston is elected as president of the Republic of Texas, which earned its independence from Mexico in a successful military rebellion.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 1836 Republic of Texas presidential election was the first such election in the newly established Republic of Texas. Popular war hero Samuel Houston was elected in a decisive victory over Henry Smith and Stephen F. Austin. Houston was inaugurated on October 22, 1836, replacing interim president David G.

Detailed explanation-3: -The bill was signed by President Polk on December 29, 1845, accepting Texas as the 28th state of the Union.

Detailed explanation-4: -Houston received strong support from the army and from those who believed that his election would ensure internal stability, hasten recognition by world powers, and bring about early annexation to the United States.

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