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2nd Nine Weeks Test

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Siege a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.
Texas a slave state Primary reason for Americans opposed to annexation.
Czechs brought Polka music to Texas.
Sam Houston General of the Texan army
General Santa Anna General of Mexican army
Martin Perfecto de Cos escaped with Santa Anna during Battle of San Jacinto
San Jacinto final battle of Texas Revolution
Battle of Gonzalez first battle of Texas Revolution
Republic Government type that Texas chose in which people elect representatives.
Mexico Texas gained its independence from this country in 1836.
Annexation Adding a territory to one’s territory.
Manifest Destiny American idea that they had the God-given obvious and unavoidable purpose to expand westward from coast to coast.
Germans this group of immigrants were motivated to settle in Texas Hill Country.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo This treaty recognized the Rio Grande as the southern border of the U.S. and accepted a negotiated payment of $15 million for Texas.
Compromise of 1850 this treaty declared Texas a slave state, gave some of Texas’ land to New Mexico, and compensated Texas with $10 million.
Texas Rangers group created by Sam Houston to protect Texans from Native American attacks.
French and Indian War conflict between France/Spain/Native allies against Great Britain/American Colonies/Native allies in which Spain had to cede Florida after its defeat.
Victory or Death letter inspired letter written by William B. Travis to ask for help defending the Alamo mission.
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