Texas Hist. 3rd SW Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Anson Jones | 3rd President of the Republic of Texas - Leaders during annexation of Texas to the United States |
Battle of Gonzales | First battle of the Texas Revolution that proved to the Texans that they could defeat the Mexican Army and gain independence |
Sam Houston | The "George Washington" of Texas - Texas Revolution war hero and first President. |
James Fannin | Leader of the Texas troops at Coleto Creek - Captured and executed at the Goliad Massacre. |
Texas Revolution Timeline | 1. Battle of Gonzales. 2. Battle / Siege of the Alamo. 3. The Constitutional Convention of 1836. 4. The Goliad Massacre. 5. The Battle o f San Jacinto. |
1845 | The year was annexed by the United States. |
Law of April 6, 1830 | Main purpose was to stop United States citizens from immigrating to Texas. |
Texas Rangers | Protected the frontier and Texans from Native Americans (Indians). |
Freedom for most and slavery allowed. | Result of the establishment of the Republic of Texas and the Texas Constitution. |
William B. Travis | Commander of the Texas troops at the Alamo. |
Annexation | The adding of something - example, the annexation of Texas to the United States. |
Mirabeau Lamars dealings the the Native Americans (Indians). | 1. Forced Cherokees into Oklahoma 2. Killed their Chief - John Bowles 3. Council House fight - with the Comanches |
South | Part of the State (North, South, East or West) Where the Texas Revolution Battles took place and many German settlers made their home. |
Potential war with Mexico | Reason the United States originally did not want to annex Texas. |
Popular Sovereignty | A government in which the people hold the power, primarily through electing their officials (voting). |
Separation of Power | Evidence through the 3 branches of government. |
Santa Fe Expedition | Continued tensions with Mexico and eventually led to Texas being annexed to the United States. |
Juan Seguin | Served with Sam Houston during the Battle of San Jacinto. The only Tejano to serve in the Senate of the Republic of Texas. |
Texas Navy under Sam Houston | mostly ineffective and a drain on Texas finances. |
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo | Ended the Mexican War |
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