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Revolution and Republic
Unit 7 Test Review
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History
7th Grade
12/17/2013

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Santa Fe Expedition
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A costly expedition during Lamar’s term. A group of men were sent into New Mexico to claim all land east of the Rio Grande. They were captured, taken to Mexico city, and executed.
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Council House Fight
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A fight between the Texas Rangers and the Comanche during Lamar’s presidency. The two sides had met for peace talks but fighting resulted instead. To this day, the Comanche have refused to forgive the Rangers
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Popular Sovereignty
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A government in which all political power comes from the people; a system in which citizens vote
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Individual Rights
Definition
A personal liberty or privilege guaranteed to US citizens by the Bill of Rights
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Federalism
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A system of government where power is shared between a central government and the states
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Jose Navarro
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A Texas politician and opponent of Sam Houston. He served at the convention that wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.
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Chief Bowles
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Chief of the Cherokee during Lamar and Houston’s administrations. He was a supporter of Houston and an enemy of Lamar. During Lamar’s presidency he was killed and the Cherokee were forced into Oklahoma.
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William B. Travis
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Commander of the forces at the Alamo. He was the author of the “Victory or Death” letter which asked for reinforcements.
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Edwin Moore
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Commodore of the Texas Navy
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October 1835
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Date of the Battle of Gonzales
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April 21, 1836
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Date of the Battle of San Jacinto
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March 6, 1836
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Date of the Fall of the Alamo
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March 27, 1836
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Date of the Goliad Massacre
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March 2, 1836
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Date Texas declares independence from Mexico
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Sam Houston
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First and third president of Texas. He was for annexation, he worked to maintain peace with Native Texans and to reduce the Republic of Texas debt.
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Battle of Gonzales
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First battle of the Texas Revolution which showed the Texans that the Mexican Army could be defeated.
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Anson Jones
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Fourth and final president of Texas. He was president when Texas was annexed to the United States.
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Law of April 6, 1830
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Law passed as an attempt to control Texas settlers and stop immigration from the United States to Texas.
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James Fannin
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Overall commander of the largest armed resistance group in Texas. He surrendered at Coleto Creek and was killed with his men at Goliad.
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Sam Houston
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Overall commander of the Texas forces during the Revolution
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George Childress
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Primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence
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Limited Government
Definition
Principle that requires all US citizens to obey the law.
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Texas Navy
Definition
Sam Houston tried to sell this during his presidency. He felt it was a drain on the nation’s finances despite the fact that it protected the border and coast from attacks by other countries.
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Mirabeau Lamar
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Second president of Texas. He was against annexation, he wanted to kill Native Texans or drive them out of Texas, and he encouraged conflict with Mexico.
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Republicanism
Definition
System of government in which representatives are elected to office
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Checks and Balances
Definition
The ability of each branch of government to exercise checks , or controls, over the other branches
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Separation of Powers
Definition
The division of basic government roles into branches
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Alamo
Definition
This fort became a battle site because Neill and Bowie decided to fortify it to protect nearby settlements. Sam Houston had ordered for it to be destroyed.
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Texas Rangers
Definition
This group of individuals worked to protect the border from Mexico and against Native Texan attacks when Texas was its own country.
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Juan Seguin
Definition
This man was initially serving at the Alamo but was sent to warn Sam Houston about Santa Anna’s army. He later fought with Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto and served as a Senator for the Republic of Texas.
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Turtle Bayou Resolutions
Definition
This was the first organized protest against the Mexican government. As a result, Bradburn was released from his command, Colonel Mexia and his men returned to Mexico, and Travis was released from jail.
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Stopped in an open prairie
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This was the reason why Fannin and his men were unable to effectively protect themselves against the Mexican Army.
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Texas Constitution of 1836
Definition
Under this document:
1. Freedom was guaranteed to most citizens of Texas, however, slavery was permitted
2. The government was prevented from expanding and its power was limited
3. Judges and executive officials were elected to office
4. It established three branches of government
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1845
Definition
Year Texas is annexed to the United States
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