7th Grade Texas History Exam Review – Flashcards
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William Travis
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Commanded Texas Forces in the Alamo.
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Presidio
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Fort, usually built to protect a mission.
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Empresario
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Land agent who brought new settlers to an area.
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David Crockett
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Defender of the Alamo had also been in US Congress.
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What reforms did Santa Anna promise Texas in 1834?
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Allow English as an official language. Allow immigration from the US. Include Texas representation in the legislature.
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What did General Mier y Teran's report to the Mexican government say about the population in East Texas?
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US settlers outnumbered mexican settlers 5 to 1.
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Though he refused to grant Texas statehood, Santa Anna agreed to repeal which law?
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Restricting immigration from the United States.
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What happened to the attitude of the Texans as a result of the Battle of the Alamo?
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They were inspired to continue fighting.
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Federalist Government
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Power is divided between National and State governments.
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Centralist Governement
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All power is controlled at the National level.
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Why did thousands of Americans apply for grants in Austins Colony?
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Land was so cheap
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What was the name of Austin's first group of colonists?
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The Old Three Hundred
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What law outlawed immigration to Texas from the US?
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Law of April 6, 1830
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What did the Texans state in the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
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Their loyalty to Mexico
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The Convention of 1832 resolved that Texas become what?
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a separate Mexican state.
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The largest river in Texas is what?
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Rio Grande River
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What culture group influenced the name San Antonio?
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Spanish
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The Texas Declaration of Independence accused Santa Anna's government of violating what?
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The Constitution of 1820
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What happened to most of the Texan prisoners after their defeat at Goliad?
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They were executed.
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What is the largest river in Texas?
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Rio Grande River.
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What was the greatest problem with the Texas army?
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Texan forces were scattered and divided.
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Duties of citizenship included?
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Obeying laws Serving on juries Paying taxes Attending schools
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How did the Alamo help the Texans?
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It inspired them to keep fighting.
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What was the last battle of the Texas Revolution?
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The Battle of San Jacinto
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Who was the president and military leader of Mexico?
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Santa Anna
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What year did the revolution end?
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1836
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In what year did Mexico win its independence from Spain
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1821
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What gave limited power to the central government of Mexico and more power to the states?
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The significance of the Mexican constitution of 1824.
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What were the stipulations of the Law of April 6, 1830?
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Banned immigration from US into Texas Suspended unfilled empisario contacts Illegal for more slaves to be brought into Texas Began a tax on all goods imported from the US
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How did Santa Anna come to power?
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Elected president of Mexico.
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What was the result of the Convention of 1832?
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Mexican officials refused reforms.
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What was the purpose of the Convention of 1833?
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Delegates sent Stephen F. Austin to Mexico City to present reforms.
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What did Santa Anna do after Austin went to Mexico?
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Refused to make Texas a state, but agreed to allow immigration and lower taxes on imports from the US.
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What happened to Austin?
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Was arrested after the interception of a letter telling the texans "...our only recourse is war."
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What was the purpose of the consultation?
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Debated war with Mexico, but supported the constitution of 1812, and declared themselves loyal to Mexico.
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How does the Texas Constitution resemble the United States Consitution?
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Both have three branches with limited power and elections by the people.
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What were the chief causes of the Texas Revolution?
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Santa Anna's failure to follow the constitution of 1824 Rising tensions between Texans and Mexicans. Demand that US settlers hand over cannon at Gonzales
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What was the significance of 1836?
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Texas won it's independence.
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What document established the form of Texas Government?
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Texas State Constitution
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Name three problems of the Republic of Texas.
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Slavery Immigration and possible Mexican invasions Stable government and debt
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What is Checks and Balances
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Each part of the government has some power to black the actions of another branch.
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What is the principles of limited government?
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Power is limited by laws such as those in a constitution.
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What is separation of powers?
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Dividing government into parts each with its own powers.
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What is popular sovereignty?
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Principle of government where all powers come from the people.
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What is civil rights?
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Individual rights guaranteed by the constitution
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Who is the Texas Empresario; Father of Texas?
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Stephen F. Austin
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Who was the Alcalde of San Antonio, fought in Texas Revolution?
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Juan Seguin
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Who was the author of Texas Declaration of Independence?
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George Childress
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Who was the Empresario that helped write the Mexican Constitution of 1824, Vice President of Ad Interim Government?
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Lorenzo de Zavala
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Who surrendered to General Urrea at Goliad?
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James Fannin
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Who was the Commander of the Texan Army, President of Texas?
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General Sam Houston
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Who was the President of Mexico, Mexican commander at the Alamo?
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Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
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Who was the commander of Texans Army at the Alamo?
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William Travis
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Who was a defender of the Alamo, former US respresentative?
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David Crockett
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Who was a defender of the Alamo?
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James Bowie
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Who was the Mexican General that surrendered San Antonio to the Texans?
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Marin de Cos
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Who was a former slave that was released at the Alamo?
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Joe Travis
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Who was an African American scout for the Texans?
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Hendrick Arnold
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Who was the 1st Empresario to gain permission to settle Texas with US settlers?
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Moses Austin
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When was the 1st Presidential term of Sam Houston?
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1836-1838
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When was the 2nd Presidential term of Sam Houston?
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1841-1844
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When was the Presidential term of Mirabeau Lamar?
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1838-1841
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When was the Presidential term of Anson Jones?
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1844-1846
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What is the month and year Texas was annexed?
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December 1845
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Who was the US President when Texas was annexed?
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James K. Polk
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What is free speech?
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A civil right
