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12 Cards in this Set
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How were the lands west of the 95th longitudinal meridean described?
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They were described as a Great American Desert, wholly unfit for cultivation.
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What was guarranteed under the Adams-Onis Treaty?
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Spanish sovereignty over the regions of Texas was guarranteed(1819-2 years before Mexico gained its Independence)
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Mexico did 'this' for American settlers in the area.
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They granted them some of the best lands in Texas in order to try to make them loyal Mexican citizens.
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An edict was passed in 1829 which Americans blatant disobeyed. What did this edict do?
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It ended slavery in those territories.
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By 1835, there were 'this many' Americans and slaves in Texas.
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At a grand total of 30,000, 27,000 Americans and 3,000 slaves inhabited Texas, raising cattle and cotton(Extra: There were only 4,000 Mexicans in the southwestern towns of Goliad and San Antonio)
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Stephen Austin led 'this party' and aimed to do 'this.'
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He led the "Peace Party" which aimed to win self-government for the province within Mexico.
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What was the opposite faction of the "Peace Party?"
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The opposing faction was the "War Party" which demanded absolute independence.
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General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna became president and centralized power in 'this city.'
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He centralized power in Mexico City in an attempt to enforce rule over Texas.
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What day was Texas declared independent on?
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It was declared independent on March 2, 1836 and adopted a constitution legalizing slavery.
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Four days after Texas declared independence, Santa Anna did 'this.'
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He attacked and wiped out the Alamo. He had 371 rebels executed(including Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie) which then inspired a strong anti-Mexican sentiment(urged by an also strong anti-Catholic feeling).
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What did Sam Houston do to stop the Mexican army?
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He routed the army in the Battle of San Jacinto(east of Houston) on April 21, 1836. Mexico still refused to acknowledge the new republic but gave up attempts to recapture it.
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How did Martin Van Buren treat Texas?
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He failed to accept its request for annexation to keep the balance of slave and non-slave states.
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