Lone Star Facts 20 Flashcards

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  1. 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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  1. 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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  1. The source of government at the power lies with the people.
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Popular Sovereignty

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  1. Everyone, including all authority figures, must obey the law.
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Limited Government

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  1. The powers of government are separated between te executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
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Seperation of Powers

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  1. The branches of government share powers with the other branches thereby checking each others power.
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Checks And Balances

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