Which of these events best marked the beginning of the Republic of Texas? A. Austin's death from pneumonia

B. Sam Houston's election as the first president of Texas

C. Texas army's victory at the battle of San Jacinto

D. The fall of the Alamo to Santa Anna's army

Over time, historians have changed the ways they study the past because they have: o a. emphasized the study of oral history passed down in communities for generations. o b. started to explore history through the perspectives of many different groups. c. focused on uncovering archaeological evidence rather than analyzing documents. d. largely abandoned studying comparative and cultural history in favor of microhistory.