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Week 20 Flashcards

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Occuered April 21 1836 Sam houstons Texas army delegated Santa Anna’s Mexican army in the shortest battle ever Santa Anna was captured the next day and surrendered to Sam Houston

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Battle of san Jincinto

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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 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 are seperated between the executive legislative and judicial branches

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Separation of powers

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The branches of government share power with the other branches there by checking each other’s power

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Checks and balances

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