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Unit 5 EOY PINER
Texas Independence
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Federalists | Less power for central government and more power to the states |
| Centralists | More power to central government less power to the states. |
| Turtle Bayou Resolutions | Texans declare loyalty to Mexico and Constitution of 1824. Side with federalist Santa Anna. |
| Convention of 1833 | Stephen F. Austin elected to represent Texas and deliver and discuss resolutions for Texas statehood. |
| Meir y Teran Report | This report or suggestions led to the Law of April, 6 1830 ending US immigration into Mexico. |
| Law of April 6, 1830 | Stopped US immigration into Mexico, taxes on foreign goods, and land grants for Mexican and Europeans. |
| Battle of Gonzales | Oct. 2, 1835, first shots are fired in the Texas Revolution. |
| The Grass Fight | Edward Burleson commanded attack on Mexican cavalry and mule train. Thought to have gold/silver in packs, but ended up grass. |
| Army of the People | Stephen F. Austin was elected to command; voluntary based, 300 men. |
| Army of Texas | Commanded by Sam Houston |
| Ben Milam | A Texas empresario, He believed that a major victory at San Antonio was vital to the cause of Texas independence. Battle lasted 4 days, and was one of two Texans killed. |
| David Burnet | First Ad Interim president of Texas. |
| William Travis | Commander at the Alamo. Killed in battle. |
| James Bowie | Alamo defender. Killed in battle. |
| April 21, 1836 | Battle of San Jacinto |
| James Fannin | Commander of troops at Goliad. Dies in the Goliad Massacre. |
| Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna | Ignores the Constitution of 1824 and uses Mexican military to declare himself dictator of Mexico. |
| Ad Interim | For the time between. |
| Duties | Taxes |
| Parley | A brief truce between enemies so both parties can discuss issues. |
| Commitee of correspondence | A local group formed to share political and military information with other communities. |
| "Come and Take It" flag symbolizes this right? | Protection |
| What two decisions did delegates at the Convention of 1835 have to make? | War and Peace. |
| Campaign | Military or political operation. |
| Siege | A military blockade of a city fortress. |