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Ch. 8 History

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A staff officer who assists a commanding officer is an adjutant
A skirmish is a brief fight between two smaller group of soldiers.
The belief that the United States was fated to stretch to the Pacific Ociean was called manifest destiny.
A legislature that has two houses is bicameral.
Texas and Mexico worked out a treaty by negotiating.
When the people of Texas ratified the Texas Constitution, they approved it.
A ruler with total power is a dictator.
Backing out of an agreement is called reneging it.
Where did the Convention of 1836, meet? Washington-on-the-Brazos
Which of the following was given in the Texas Declaration of Independence as a reason to separate from Mexico? Mexico did not give Texans a voice in government.
Which of the following was a difference between the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution? length of president's term.
What happened to the "ad interim" government? It lasted until a permanent government was created.
Which of the following is NOT true of Sam Houston? He changed his positions to get ahead.
When did Cos and his men join Santa Anna's army? the morning of the Battle of San Jacinto.
What made the Battle of San Jacinto a complete victory for the Texans? capturing Santa Anna.
What kind of assistance did the Texans get from the United States? money, men, and supplies.
Santa Anna took total power, making him dictator.
When two parties negotiate, they reach an agreement through comprmise.
Burnet worried that Texas would reneg on its agreement with Mexico, meaning it would back out of it.
Why did Houston want the Convention of 1836 to focus on forming a government? He did not want interference in his plans for the army.
Which of the following was not given as a reason to declare independence? Slavery should not be legalized.
Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence? Geroge Campbell Childress.
How did Santa Anna become a national hero in Mexico? by winning the Battle of the Alamo.
How did Houston know Santa Anna's plans? The Texans captured a messenger who carried the plans.
Which of the following was a mistake Santa Anna committed before San Jacinto? letting his soldiers take a siesta.
Why did the Texans want aid from the United States? because they did not have enough resources.
What happened to Santa Anna after his capture? He was eventually released.
Name three ways that the Texas Constitution was similar to the U.S. Constitution. Checks & Balances, Male Sufferage, 3 Branches of Government.
How were Houston and Santa Anna different as leaders?
What were three mistakes Santa Anna made that helped lead to the Texans' victory at San Jacinto?
What were three major differnces between the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
How did Sam Houston's background make him a good leader?
Why did Houston decide to attach when he did at San Jacinto?
Created by: irox2010
 

 



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