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16 Cards in this Set
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Why did the United States government reject Texas's proposal to become a state in 1837?
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It was afraid of provoking war with Mexico
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Citizens of the United States did not want to annex Texas because
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Texas would become a slave state and would mess up the balance of power of the U.S. Congress
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What did the Unites States offer Texas to become annexed
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It would pay the Texas Reublic's debts
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What happened December 29, 1845
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Texas officially became the 28th state
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Define bias. Give examples
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Lacking a neutral point of view therefore creating an unfair preference of something. Example - Sam Houston was the most controversial Texas hero
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Give an example of a primary source
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Letters
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A new _________________ had to be written and adopted by the citizens of Texas after Texas won independence from Mexico in 1836 before any officials could be _________
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constitution
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Lack of ___ as a nation by other countries was an early problem of the Republic of Texas.
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recognition
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Explain the Archives of War.
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To keep the capital in Austin.
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Texas citizens had the choice to _____ (religious freedom) during the years of the Republic.
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worship as they pleased
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Republic of Texas citizens had political _________
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freedom
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Most Texans admired Houston's ______ is why he won the Texas presidential election of 1836.
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Leadership skills
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Sam Houston can be compared to _____________
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George Washington
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Establishing _______ was a factor that helped bring civil freedom to Texas.
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Public education
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An expedition to gain control of the Sante Fe trail was the __________
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Sante Fe expedition
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Republic of Texas era (1836-1845):
1) The ____ War 2) ______ (Battle of Mier) 3) Mirabeau Lamar's term as ______ 4) Debt 5) Strained relationship with _____ 6) Eventual _______ to the United States |
1) Archive
2) Mier Expedition 3) President of Texas 5) Mexico 6) Annexation |
