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Tx History Review S1

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Define Vaquero   Cowhand  
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Define Garrison   A fort  
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Define Alliance   An agreement by nations or peoples to work together.  
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Define Republic   A government in which the power lies with citizens who vote for representatives.  
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Define Refuge   Safety  
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Define Liberation   Overthrow one government for another  
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Define Pardon   To excuse from punishment.  
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Define Filibuster   A person that carries out rebellious activities in a foreign country.  
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Who is Bernardo Gutierrez?   One of t he leaders of the Republican Army.  
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Who is Philip Nolan?   A Mustanger.  
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Who is Jean Lafitte?   Pirate that lived on Galveston Island.  
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Who is Father Hidalgo?   Filibuster priest that was executed.  
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Who is Marques de Rubi?   Recommended abandoning missions.  
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Who is Jane Long?   Mother of Texas.  
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Who is Peter E Bean?   Only survivor of the Nolan group.  
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What did the Grito de Delores spark?   A war for Mexican Independence.  
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The disagreements between volunteers weakened the Republican Army of the North. What was a major effect of that?   The First Texas Revolution failed.  
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Why did Spain allow American citizens to move to Texas?   To boost the population there.  
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What Native American tribe did the Spanish want to befriend in order to have help against the Apache?   The Comanche.  
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What was the name of a filibuster from Mississippi who was killed during his 2nd trip?   Dr James Long.  
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In the 1760's Spain did not have what 3 things to hold their lands in the northern borderlands?   Spain did not have the power, wealth or the people necessary to hold the land.  
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What is a siege?   A military blockade of a city or fort.  
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Persons of Spanish descent are called?   Tejanos  
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The neutral ground was claimed by what two countries?   Spain and the United States.  
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What are diplomats?   Represent countries in foreign affairs.  
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What was the name of the group that invaded Mexico in 1812?   Republican Army of the North.  
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The Spanish signed a peace treaty in 1785 with what group of Indians?   Comanche  
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What city did Rubic recommend become the capital of Texas?   San Antonio.  
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What treaty had the United States give up all claims to Texas?   Adams-Onis Treaty.  
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What town did Antonio Gil Yarbo found?   Nacogdoches.  
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Define Jacales   Small one room huts made of sticks and mud.  
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