Lone Star Facts 20 Flashcards
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- Occurred April 21, 1836. Sam Houston’s Texan Army defeated Santa Anna’s Mexican Army in the next day and surrendered to Sam Houston.
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Battle of San Jacinto
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- Event in which Colonel James Fannin surrendered to Mexican troops at the battle of Coleto. Santa Anna ordered the execution of 300 Texans.
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Goliad Massacre
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- The source of government at the power lies with the people.
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Popular Sovereignty
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- Everyone, including all authority figures, must obey the law.
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Limited Government
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- The powers of government are separated between te executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
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Seperation of Powers
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- The branches of government share powers with the other branches thereby checking each others power.
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Checks And Balances