Week 20

Question 1

Event in which Col. James Fannin surrendered to Mexican troops at the Battle of Coleto. Santa Anna ordered the execution of 300 Texans.

Answer 1

96.Goliad Massacre

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

97.Battle of San Jacinto

Question 3

The source of governmental power lies with the people.

Answer 3

98.Popular Sovereignty

Question 4

Everyone, including all authority figures, must obey the laws

Answer 4

99.Limited Government

Question 5

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

Answer 5

100.Separation of Powers

Question 6

The branches of government share powers with the other branches there by checking each others power.

Answer 6

101.Checks and Balances