Which of the following accurately describes the sequence of the Republic of Texas presidents?

• A. Burnet, Lamar, Houston, Jones
• B. Burnet, Houston, Lamar, Jones
• C. Burnet, Jones, Lamar, Houston
• D. Burnet, Lamar, Houston, Jones

Answer: (D)

Think about who led the Republic of Texas in its early years and the order in which they held the presidency. David G. Burnet was the first leader of the new republic after independence. He was followed by Mirabeau B. Lamar as the second president, who pushed policies like expanding land and building schools. After Lamar came Sam Houston, who served as president next and guided the republic through important decisions in its final years before annexation. Finally, Anson Jones was the last president of the Republic before Texas joined the United States.

This sequence—Burnet, Lamar, Houston, Jones—reflects the chronological order of those early leaders used in many Texas history timelines, which is why it matches the listed correct option. (Note: Houston later served another term, which can make the full timeline look a bit different in some treatments, but this order reflects the succession of these four presidents.)