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Lone Star Facts 96-101 Flashcards

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Event in which Col. 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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Occurred April 21,1836. Sam Houston’s Texan Army defeated Santa Anna’s Mexican Army in the shortest battle ever (18 minutes). Santa Anna was captured the next day and surrendered to Sam Houston

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Battle of San Jacinto

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The source of governmental power lies with the people

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Popular Sovereignty

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Everyone, including all authority figures, must obey the laws

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Limited Government

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The powers of government are separated between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches

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Separation of Powers

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The branches of government share powers with the other branches thereby checking each others powers

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Checks and Balances

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