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27 Cards in this Set
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To reach an agreement as in Texas and Mexico negotiated a treaty.
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negotiate
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To back out of an agreement
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renege
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Belief that the US was destined to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
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manifest destiny
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A ruler with total power (Santa Anna)
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dictator
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Someone who provides help to a commanding officer
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adjunct
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A legislature with 2 houses (Senate and House of Representatives)
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bicameral
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Approved by a body of the government
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ratify-the Texas constitution was ratified
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A brief fight between two small groups of soldiers
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skirmish
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Where was the Convention of 1836 held?
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Washington on the Brazos
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Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?
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George Campbell Childress
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What are the similarities between the US Constitution and the Texas Constitution?
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-Both had 3 branches (executive, legislative, judicial
-The President led the army in both -The legislative branch is bicameral (2 houses) in both. |
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What are the differences in the US and Texas Constitutions?
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-Length of President's term
-US is a federal republic /Texas is a unitary republic -Direct popular vote to elect President of Texas /electoral vote for President of US |
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What are the 3 reasons that Texas gave for declaring independence from Mexico?
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~Mexico did not give Texans a voice in government
~Mexico didn't protect Texan's rights ~The justice system in Mexico was not fair |
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How long did the ad interim government last?
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Until a permanent government was created
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Name 3 things about Sam Houston?
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~lived with CHEROKEES
~served in CONGRESS ~served as GOVERNOR of Tennessee |
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When did Cos and his army join Santa Ana for the Battle of Jacinto?
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the morning
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When the battle of San Jacinto become a complete victory?
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After the capture of Santa Anna
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What help did Texans receive from the US?
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Money, men and SUPPLIES
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Why did Houston want the Convention 1836 to form a new government?
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Because Tex. needed good LEADERS to make good decisions.
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How did Houston know Santa Anna's plans?
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~a Mexican courier carrying plans was captured
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Name a mistake the Mexican's made on the day of the battle of San Jacinto?
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~they took a siesta (nap)
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What happened to Santa Anna after he was captured?
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He went to prison for a time and was eventually released.
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Government officials in Mexico said that the secret treaty of Velasco was not valid because Santa Anna was_______?
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a prisoner when it was signed
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Name two negetive results that happened as a result of the secret treaty notbein g finalized?
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~no fixed boundry between Tex. and Mex.
~there was unsettled peace between the two countries |
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Name the main reason Texas would want a trade agreeement with Mexico?
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The economy of Texas had relied on Mexcio for years, so they needed their resources.
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Be sure to read over the essays on your sheet
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What were the 3 mistakes Santa Anna made that helped lead to the texas victory at San Jacinto
~How were Houston & Santa Anna different as leaders ~How did Sam Houston' background help make him a good leader? ~Why did Houston decide to attack when he did at San Jacinto? |
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Person who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence
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George Campbell Childress
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