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