Archives War!
Texas | 1842
What was the Archives War?
A debate over an attempted move of the republic of Texas national archives from Austin to Houston. It was also about Sam Houstons approach of moving the capital to Houston.
Mirabeau B. Lamar
President of Texas after Houston and wanted to get rid oh the Indians.
Angelina Eberly
Houston commanded the removal of the Archives of the Republic. Once she heard about the removal she fired a cannon into the General Land Office building.
Sam Houston
He was a Texan leader and the first president. He wanted to make peace treaties with the Indians.
Why was there a panic in Austin?
Sam Houston ordered the Archives of the Republic to be removed. The town of Austin did not like this order and fought back.
Angelina Eberly
"I will stand up and fight for what I want!"