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30 Cards in this Set
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cabinet
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in government, a group of people who take charge of certain duties
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foreign policy
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a governments plan to deal with issues outside the country
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annexation
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the process of one country taking over part or all of anther
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domestic policy
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a governments plan tp deal with issues inside the country
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expedition
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a journey made for some special purpose
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interest
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the price paid for the use of borrowed money
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archives
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collections of important public documents, such as constitutions and otherpublic records
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currency
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the money used in a country
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public lands
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property owned by a government rather than an individual
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joint resolution
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an act of both houses of Congress that has the power of law
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What did Texas voters think about the possibility of annexation by the United States?
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They supported annexation overwhelmingly
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What were Sam Houstons three domestic policy goals?
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He wanted to gain control of the army, 2. keep the peace in Texas,
3. put the Republic on firm financial ground. |
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Why did many Americans opose the annexation of Texas?
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They feared annexation would lead to war with Mexico.
2. The Northern states didn't whant another slaveholding state. |
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Where did Lamar have a new capital builit? Why did Houston think this was foolish?
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The new capital was built in Austin. Houston thought it was foolish bcause because tense relations between the Indians and Mexicans could put it in jeopardy.
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How were foreight policies of Lamar and houston different?
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Unlike Houston, Lamar was willing to risk war with Mexico and wanted Texas to remain independent.
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What 2 reasons led Lamar to strengthen Texas's armed forces?
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in order to keep Texas free of MExico and remove Indians from the frontier.
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Whey did support for Lamar decrease by the end of his term?
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He drove Texas into debt
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What were 4 challenges Houston faced during his second term?
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1. Native american attacks on the frontier,
2. conflict with Mexico 3. a poor economy 4. a weak Texas dollar |
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In what ways did Houston attempt to cut government spending?
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Houston cut government jobs, reduced salaries, and cut the size of the army.
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Why did some people change their minds about Texas joining the union?
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becasue of the cruelty of the Black Bean Episode.
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What did Texas voters think about the possibility of annexation by the United States?
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They supported annexation overwhelmingly
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What were Sam Houstons three domestic policy goals?
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He wanted to gain control of the army, 2. keep the peace in Texas,
3. put the Republic on firm financial ground. |
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Why did many Americans opose the annexation of Texas?
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They feared annexation would lead to war with Mexico.
2. The Northern states didn't whant another slaveholding state. |
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Where did Lamar have a new capital builit? Why did Houston think this was foolish?
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The new capital was built in Austin. Houston thought it was foolish bcause because tense relations between the Indians and Mexicans could put it in jeopardy.
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How were foreight policies of Lamar and houston different?
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Unlike Houston, Lamar was willing to risk war with Mexico and wanted Texas to remain independent.
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What 2 reasons led Lamar to strengthen Texas's armed forces?
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in order to keep Texas free of MExico and remove Indians from the frontier.
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Whey did support for Lamar decrease by the end of his term?
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He drove Texas into debt
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What were 4 challenges Houston faced during his second term?
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1. Native american attacks on the frontier,
2. conflict with Mexico 3. a poor economy 4. a weak Texas dollar |
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In what ways did Houston attempt to cut government spending?
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Houston cut government jobs, reduced salaries, and cut the size of the army.
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Why did some people change their minds about Texas joining the union?
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becasue of the cruelty of the Black Bean Episode.
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