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Chapter 11 & 12 Texas History Flashcards

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1
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Was the first popularly elected president of the Republic of Texas.

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Sam Houston

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After developing pneumonia in 1836, he died at the age of 43.

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Stephen F. Austin

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3
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Were a defense force that tried to keep the peace along the Texas frontier.

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Texas Rangers

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4
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Texas traded heavily with the United States and soon felt the effect of the depression caused by the _______.

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panic of 1837

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5
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Agreed to help texas officials establish peace with Plains Indians to the west.

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Chief Bowles

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6
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The republic responded to falling currency values by issuing new paper money certificates, commonly known as ___.

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red backs

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7
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Which of the following contributed to a rise in military spending in the Texas Republic?

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Lamar’s American Indian policy

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8
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What do we call a budget in which spending does not exceed revenue?

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Balanced budget

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9
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This protected a family’s home and up to 50 acres of land from a seizure for debts.

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homestead law

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10
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This term refers to the formal joining of one political region to another.

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annexation

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11
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This is another term for government spending.

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expenditures

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12
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This term refers to a government’s income.

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revenue

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13
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This term is another word for “approve”.

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ratify

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14
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Which Texan signed the Treaties of Velasco?

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David G. Burnet

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15
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Who was electred vice president of the Texas of Republic in 1838.

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David G. Burnet

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On taking office in 1839, he stressed the need for a public education system.

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Mirabeau B. Lamar

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17
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Battle in 1840 between Texas and Comanche.

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council house fight

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18
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Why did President Houston sharply reduce the size of the army in 1836?

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Unrest in the army threatened the new government

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19
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What was Sam Houston’s belief about the best American Indian policy?

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To make peace with each Indian Group

20
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Texas army’s commander who wanted to invade Mexico.

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Felix Huston

21
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Peace and trade agreement signed by Republic of Texas president Sam Houston and Comanche chief Buffalo Hump in October 1844.

A

Treaty of Tehuacana Creek

22
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Feud between two groups in East Texas that began over fake land certificates and erupted into violence.

A

Regulator-Moderator War

23
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President Mirabeau B. Lamar ordered the them out of Texas.

A

cherokee

24
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Who was sent by Sam Houston to the Alamo to evaluate the situation there in January of 1836?

A

James “Jim” Bowie

25
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Who was known as the “Angel” of Goliad?

A

Francitz Alavez

26
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Who served as the president of the convention known as the Consultation of 1835?

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Branch T. Archer

27
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What did the Declaration of November 7, 1835, warned Mexico about?

A

That if the Constitution of 1824 were not restored, Texas would become independent

28
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Who was the president of Texas during the revolution?

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David G. Burnet

29
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A scout who reports of approaching Mexican soldiers.

A

Deaf Smith

30
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The Consultation created the _______which protected Texas settlements and attacked Mexican ships and towns.

A

Texas Navy

31
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Branch of government that carried out the laws.

A

Executive branch

32
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What caused the value of Texas money to fall?

A

Printing more paper money

33
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Final battle of the Texas Revolution in which Sam Houston and the Texas army defeated a surprised Mexican army led by Santa Anna in about 18 minutes.

A

Battle of San Jancito

34
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One of only two survivors of the Battle of the Alamo. Santa Ana gave her message to deliver to Sam Houston explaining the fate of TX.

A

Susanna Dickinson

35
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How many Texas defenders were killed at the Battle of the Alamo.

A

189

36
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Who laid out a new capital for Texas?

A

Edwin Waller

37
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Commander of Texas forces at Goliad.

A

James Fannin

38
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President of Mexico during 1830’s. Leader of Mexican army and had strict no quarter policy toward rebels.

A

Santa Anna

39
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First battle of TX Revolution. Mexico wanted to take back cannon given to town of Gonzales, locals fought back and defeated the Mexican troops. OCTOBER 2, 1835.

A

Battle of Gonzales

40
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Congressman of Tennessee who helped defend the Alamo.

A

Davy Crockett

41
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Number of Tejanos killed at the Alamo.

A

8

42
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Horseback soldiers.

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Calvary

43
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Foot soldiers.

A

Infantry

44
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It established a temporary government, legalized slavery, and included a Bill of Rights (Freedom of Religion, Press, Speech, etc.) Based on the U.S. Constitution.

A

Contitution of 1836

45
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Place where on March 27,1836 General Urrea executes 400 prisioners of James Fannin troops; only a handfull were able to escape.

A

Goliad

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