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Tejas/Tejanos Original name for Texas and the people living within Texas
Presidios Military Settlements that surrounded most missions
Land Grant Transfer of public land from a government to individuals for specific purposes (ex. Land ) Land grants play a key role westward expansion and economic growth.
Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna the president of mexico who led the mexican army in the battle of the Alamo and signed documents confirming Texas independence.
Alamo Admission building where 189 Texans lost their lives fighting the Mexican army
Siege A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building cutting off essential supplies with the goal of forcing the surrender of those inside- no one can leave or enter no one can restock food/supplies/reinforcements.
Sam Houston Texans army commander and the first president of texas
Battle of San jacinto The last battle of Texas war of independence in which Sam Houston captured General Santa Anna and won the war.
Loner Star Republic The nickname for Texas as a result of their flag ( had one single star)
Annexation The act of adding something, usually territory
James K. Polk The 11th US president who supported the ideas of manifest destiny and the annexation of texas
Manifest Destiny The belief that the US had the god given right to expand westward.
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