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7th Ringcard 90-99
Ringcard Vocab 90-99
Question | Answer |
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Decree | The announcement of an order or law by the government. |
Resolutions | The formal expression of an opinion, voted on by a group. |
Infantry | Armed & trained soldiers that fight on foot. |
Cavalry | Armed and trained soldiers that fight on horseback |
Militia | an army of citizen soldiers. |
Provisional | A temporary government |
Ad interim | government in place until an election can be held |
Ratify | To formally accept and approve. |
Mier y Teran Report | Sent by Mexican govt. to investigate Mexican control in east Texas. It was discovered that Anglos outnumbered Mexicans 10-1, which led to Guerrero Decree (ended slavery in Mexico but Texas gained an exemption), and Law of April 6, 1830. |
Law of April 6th 1830 | In response to the Mier y Teran Report, Mexico banned U.S. immigration to Texas, importation of slaves, implemented customs duties, and suspended empresario contracts. This angered the Texans, leading to more revolutionary movements within Anglo settlers. |