CBA 4 Review Flashcards
What did Texas require that Mexico also required?
Catholicism.
Amendment 2?
Right to guns.
Amendment 3?
No quartering soldiers.
Amendment 5?
You can have a jury.
Amendment 1?
Freedom of speech and so on.
Federalism?
Texas is subject to US law, but US law allows Texas law in some parts. This division of authority is federalism.
Checks and Balances?
This makes sure that any branch can not get too overpowered, which means the branches can “check” each other.
Civic responsiblity?
Responsibilities of a citizen.
Why does US declare war on Mexico?
Border disputes and Mexican attacked U.S. forces.
David G. Burnet
March 16, 1836
October 22, 1836
wants annex
Sam Houston
October 22, 1836 December 10, 1838 December 13, 1841 December 9, 1844 wants annexation
Mirabeau B. Lamar
December 10, 1838
December 13, 1841
no want annex
Anson Jones
December 9, 1844
February 19, 1846
ordered a withdrawal.
Texas Annexed
1845
Santa Fe Expedition
- have access to trade routes
- secure the claim to the land westward near the Rio Grande
1841