Module 5- The Texas Revolution Flashcards
Chapter 9: - Difficulties in Mexico - First Conflicts - The Road to REvolution - Conflicts b/w Texas and Mexico - Austin's 1st Mission to Mexico Chapter 10: - The Texas Revolution BEgins - The 1st Battle -Consultation of 1835 - The Winter of 1835-1836 - Attacking San Antonio de Bexar - The Convention of 1836 Chapter 11: - Clash of Armies - Travis vs Crockett - The Alamo - Defeat in South Texas
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Land speculator
A person who buys land with the hope of selling it for a large profit.
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scheme
A secret plan, perhaps dishonest, to achieve a goal.
decree
an order that has the force of law
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duty
A tax on imported goods.
commerce
the buying and selling of goods and services
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resolution
a formal statement of an opinion made by an official group.
enforce
to apply a rule or law; to carry out by force
skirmish
a minor fight, usually during wartime
import
to bring in goods from foreign countries
Delegate
A representative of a group attending a formal meeting.
epidemic
A situation in which a disease spreads rapidly through a population
temporary
Lasting a short time.
repeal
A recall or do away with a law.
Dictator
A ruler with absolute power.
Military
the armed forces
campaign
a military operation
Committees of Correspondence
a local group formed to share political and military information with other communities
Parley
A brief truce between enemies so both parties can discuss issues.
Siege
A military blockade of a city or fortress.
committee of correspondence
A local group formed to share political and military information with other communities.
adopt
to accept formally
veto
to reject a bill passed by the legislature
ad interim
for the time between
petition
a formal written request to a government to take some action or change a policy
allocate
to give to or assign to
Community property
property obtained during the course of marriage
recruit
to enlist people into the armed services
Bowie Knife
a large hunting knife used on the frontiers of the United States in the early 1830s
garrison
the soldiers at a military post
fortify
to strengthen defenses
bombard
to attack continuously with cannon fire
compound
a walled-in area containing 1 or more buildings
civilian
a person not in the armed services
refuge
shelter
Lorenzo de Zavala
A Mexican patriot who came to support Texas independence. In the 1810s, he began promoting democracy for Mexico. He helped write the Mexican Constitution of 1824. Spanish authorities arrested him and held him in prison for several years. After his release, he joined the Mexican independence movement.
Haden Edwards
The Mexican government awarded a vast tract of land in East Texas to Edwards, an empresario. The land grant allowed Edwards to settle 800 families in the Nacogdoches area.
Chapter 9 Assessment
Benjamin Edwards
Haden’s brother. Enlisting the support of Richard Fields, a Cherokee chief, Benjamin and a small band of followers proclaimed the creation of a new independent state. They called it the Republic of Fredonia and signed a Declaration of Independence on December 21, 1826. They raised a red and white flag bearing the words “Independence, Liberty, Justice” and prepared to defend themselves in a building called the Old Stone Fort.
Samuel Norris
He is an candidate that is trying to become Mayor for Nacogdoches.
Chichester Chaplin
He was also trying to run for Mayor. He was the one that got elected for Mayor.
Jose Antonio Saucedo
He was a Mexican official that Edwards went and complained to.
Benjamin Edwards
He was Haden’s brother. He stepped in and he enlisted support of Richard Fields and the two of them came up and proclaimed the creation of a new independent state. They called it the Republic of Fredonia and signed a Declaration of Independence.
Richard fields
He was a Cherokee chief and sighed Republic of Fredonia and signed a Declaration of Independence.
Stephen F. Austin
He helped the Mexican government put down the revolt.
General Manuel de Mier y Teran
He was sent from the Mexican officials to inspect Texas. After two months, he wrote a report. He expressed concern about the growing American influence in Texas.
Chapter 9 Assessment
Anastacio Bustamante
He was a Centralist president and was unpopular with Texans. The Texans believed his Centralist rule went against the Mexican constitution.