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What is the definition of political ideology?

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Political ideology is Individual-based (a person’s belief in the gov’s purpose and actions)

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Explain the difference between conservative, liberal, and libertarian.

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Conservative:

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What is the definition of political culture?

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Political Culture is a community, regionally based (shared practices, and beliefs of gov’s purpose)

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What are the two political cultures in Texas, and how did they originate
(come from)?

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traditionalist and individualist

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5
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How do our Texas Political Cultures influence our current Texas political
system?

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History
Language
Religion
Traditions
Cultural practices

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Explain John Locke’s Social Contract Theory, and how it influenced the
Texas Declaration of Independence?

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Government is man-made
It is a contract between the governed (the people) and the government
Man is born in a “State of Nature.” Born into a state of nature where there is no government (The second treatise)
Thus, one is born into complete freedom

In this complete freedom, individuals have natural rights
HOWEVER, man leaves state of nature to protect natural rights, creates manmade government as an antidote to anarchy (the negatives of complete freedom)
THIS equals “social contract theory”
Government’s main purpose is to protect the natural rights
Thus, the gov has “authority,” not sovereignty
The citizens have given up their rights through laws, executives, and judges.

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What is the definition of classical Liberalism?

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The root word liberal means “freedom”; freedom of the individual

Set of ideas that define the individual’s freedom as the central focus.

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What are the 10 core principles of classical liberalism?

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Liberty: The govt should only act to prevent harm to other

Individualism: The individual is more important than the collective

Skepticism about power: The individual is the best judge of their own interest

Rule of Law: No one is above the rule of law (the Constitution. It limits the gov’t).

Civil Society: Most social problems can be more effectively dealt with through voluntary organizations. Private organization used to solve public problems (church, family, organizations. Can solve problems better than the govt)

Spontaneous Order: Social orders are developed through society. NOT instituted by the government

Free markets: Limited gov’t, economic intervention. Don’t tell us what to wear to work, what to sell, what to say, etc.

Toleration: the belief that one should not interfere on things one disapproves of. Don’t force your opinions on me or anyone else (free speech)

Peace: Do not interfere with other countries. Non-interventionist view. Also, four freedoms: free movement of capital, labor, people, goods, and services

Limited Gov’t:

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How does classical liberalism influence Texas politics?

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here

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1st Wave of Migration Into Texas:

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People from Asia crossed the bearing straight to Alaska and went further south into North America, into Texas. 15,000 - 16,000 years ago.

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2nd Wave of Migration Into Texas:

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Native Americans move into the region

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3rd Wave of Migration Into Texas:

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Spanish moving into texas

Mexico/texas anglo migration

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4th Wave of Migration Into Texas:

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people coming from all over the united states, socially conservative

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5th Wave of Migration Into Texas:

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(People coming from the RustBelt into Texas 1960s-70s. Socially conservative, economically liberal )

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6th Wave of Migration Into Texas:

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(21st century, 2000 and beyond. People moving away from Cali, new york. Socially liberal groups, economically conservative)

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What has been the common theme of Texas migration from the 1st to the 6th
migration?

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desperation and desire

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17
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In each migration, what changes occurred in Texas, generally and
specifically?

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here

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18
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How did the 3rd Texas migration have consequences on a national and
international scale?

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here

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19
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What examples of individualistic and traditionalistic political cultures can be
seen in the 3rd migration? How might those political cultures be changing
with the 6th migration?

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here

20
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Who was the first documented Spanish explorer in Texas?

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Cabeza de vaca

21
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What are the three phases of Spanish Exploration?

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1) Early exploration
2) Cultural Absorption in
3) defensive occupation

22
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Explain early exploration, cultural absorption, and defensive occupation and
how did they influence the making of Texas?

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here

23
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What was the Provincias Internas? What kind of government did it create?

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(Provincias Internas)The internal provinces are established in Spanish territory. This is a document explaining the governing of Spanish territory and western hemisphere.

Each spanish providence will have a viceroy (the governor, the head of the providence) THESE are selected by the spanish monarchy.
Each Spanish providence will have a Chief Spanish Head Military Officer (ALSO chosen by the Spanish monarchy).

NOT a constitution, JUST a government document (still in accordance with the monarchy).

This enables more Spanish control, BUT, Spanish Gov’t is actually limited in some capacity

24
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What is a viceroy?

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(the governor, the head of the providence)

25
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What is an alcalde?

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The mayor; the head executive of the town -the enforcers.

they enforce the laws (not above the monarchy though).

26
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Ayuntamiento

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they make the laws (not above the monarchy though).

(city counsel -legislative-)

27
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What is the significance of Sept 16, 1810?

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September 16 1810, The beginning of the mexican revolution against the spaniards

28
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What occurred in Mexico in August of 1821?

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It takes 11 years for Mexico to gain control of Spanish land, EXCEPT for Cuba. Mexico rebels and acquires the Spanish. This, occurs in August of 1821

29
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What is an empresario? How did influence the immigration in the Tejas region?

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“Empresario System” is the following: a representative of the spanish gov’t BUT NOT a leader or official member of the spanish gov’t. They are a spokesperson who acts as a “land agent” for the government.

These guys recruit spanish Texas immigration BY OFFERING cheap land

30
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What were some of the reasons Mexico promoted immigration into Texas?
What were the parameters to enter into the Tejas region?

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REASONS FOR MEXICO:
*Loyal Spanish citizens
*Possible resources with increased farmers and civilians’’
*Greater protection (PRIVATE SPANISH CITIZENS PROTECTING THEIR PROPERTY).

PARAMETERS:
*Immigrants declare loyalty
*Adopt catholic religion
*Cultivate land-make a profit

31
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Explain the reasons many immigrated into Tejas.

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Cheap land
Greater autonomy

32
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What main cultural and religious sects were immigrating and why did they
come?

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here

33
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What is the purpose of a constitution?

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establish a rule of law– no one is above it.
This creates a gov’t framework, explaining the roles of gov’t institutions
(like the three branches of government)

34
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What is the difference between constitution and constitutionalism?

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Constitutionalism:
gov IS limited, and acts according to the constitution> Constitutionalism = gov’t must adhere to it

Constitution:
the actual document

35
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What political beliefs did the immigrants bring with them as they moved into to Texas? HINT: rule of law, classical liberalism, federalism, religious freedom, individualism, and traditionalism. KNOW WHAT THOSE TERMS MEAN

A

here

36
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What type of government was established under the Mexican Constitution of 1824?

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federal republic

37
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Explain the significance of the Coahuila y Texas Constitution of 1827.

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Coahuila y Tejas constitution 1827 (First Texas State Constitution)!!!

Under this constitution, slavery CAN be abolished

Legislature: write law
Executive: enforce law
Judicial: make decisions based upon the law

38
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Explain what federalism is and how it influenced the Mexican

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Federalism - system of gov’t in which the people are sovereign

Gov’ts actions/power divided between national govt and state/Local gov’t

The state’s and national constitution are the guide for this power.

39
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What was the Mexican response when Texas wanted to become its own state within Mexico?

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not good

40
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1824 Mexico constitution

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Mexican constitution of 1824 is reflected by a federalist people

Texas was combined within northern mexico to be one state

41
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What is the significance of the Fredonian Rebellion? What was the result of that rebellion?

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start

42
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What is the significance of the Law of April 6, 1830? Explain the law.

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The law of April 6th, 1830. Passed by the Mexican national gov’t; Parts of the law to fix what came out in the survey

*Aboslih slavery – and no more slave imports

*Import Taxes are going to be paid – locals

*Cannot be in charge of taxes anymore

*No more U.S. Immigration into Mexico (Texas)

*Hold on Empresario contracts

43
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Robert La Salle

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(he is known for navigating the mississippi river)

44
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Most of the people immigrating into texas were FROM the ______ States

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United

45
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Steven F Austin is considerd the

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father of texas

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