Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12
Law of April 6, 1830
This law was written to stop immigration from the United States and it also placed a custom’s duty on imported goods.
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
This document was written for colonists to pledge their loyalty to both Mexico and Santa Anna before the Revolution began.
Battle of Gonzales
First battle of the Texas Revolution.
Stephen F. Austin’s arrest
He wrote a letter while in Mexico to the Texas colonists. The letter stated to write a new state of Texas Constitution. He was arrested for treason before the Revolution began.
Santa Anna
Santa Anna was a dictator, military leader of Mexico, President of Mexico, and surrendered to Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Battle of San Jacinto
The Battle of San Jacinto took place on April 21, Last battle of the Texas Revolution where Santa Anna’s troops surrendered to Sam Houston. Caused Texas to gain their independence.
Battle of the Alamo
The battle of the Alamo took place on March 6, There was a 13 day siege by the Mexican Army while the Texian Army remained inside the Alamo to protect the Anglo settlers.
Goliad
The Goliad took place after the Battle of the Alamo. Colonel Fannin and 300 of his men were taken prisoner under the command of General Urrea (Mexican Army man). Marched to the old Mission Goliad and slaughtered. Caused the Texans to gain momentum and want to fight in revenge of those men who died at the Alamo and at Goliad.
Sam Houston
Sam Houston was leader of the entire Texas Army. Did not become leader until after the Battle of the Alamo was fought. Santa Anna surrendered to Houston to end the Revolution.
George Childress
Author of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Texas Independence day is March 2 nd.
Annexation
Annexation means to add or join to a country.
Rejection of Annexation
The U.S. rejected annexation because slavery would expand into the new state of Texas.
Dr. Anson Jones
Dr. Anson Jones was the fourth President of Texas. He was President when Texas was annexed to the U.S.
First elected President of Texas
Sam Houston was the first elected President of Texas.
Why did Texas want to be annexed to the U.S.?
So the U.S. would pay off their debts they acquired during the Texas Revolution.
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Mirabeau B. Lamar was the Second President of Texas. He is the “Father of Public Education” in Texas.
Five rights guaranteed to every U.S. citizen under the 1 st Amendment
R.A.P.P.S Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech
Constitutional government
A constitutional government is a limited government. The powers of the government are explained in their country’s constitution.
7 Principle’s of government
Popular Sovereignty – the People Rule Republicanism – Power held by the people through the efforts of the people who represent them. Limited Government – the government only has a much power as the people give it. Separation of Powers – three branches of government, executive, judicial, and legislative. Each branch has a specific power to exercise. Checks and Balances – each branch “checks” on the others to make sure they are doing their job. Federalism – power is divided between the federal government and the state government Individual Rights – rights you are born with and are protected by the constitution
Taxation of Texas Citizens
To pay for services that are provided to the citizens (example: Police, EMS, Fire, etc.)
Special Session
Special session is the governments power to call an emergency meeting is needed.
Manifest Destiny
The belief the U.S. should expand from “sea to shining sea.”
Anglo-American vs. Spanish settlements
Anglo-Americans usually settled in towns or on ranches. Spanish settled in missions that grew into towns.
Primary source
A primary source is a firsthand account of an event. A primary source could be used to gather information for research. Examples: diary entries, an eyewitness to history, autobiography, etc. Non-examples: biography