Government
This principle says that citizens vote to choose leaders or representatives.
What is Republicanism?
Name one explorer that we reviewed and give the reason they went to explore the New World.
Who is Pineda and glory?
Who is Coronado and gold?
Who is Cabeza de Vaca and gold?
Who is La Salle and government?
This was the commander at the Alamo who wrote a letter asking for reinforcements.
Who is William B. Travis?
Bonus: What is the phrase he signed his letter off with?
This man was known as the "Father of Texas" for bringing the "Old 300" to create a new colony.
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
This event on April 12, 1861, started the Civil War.
What is the Battle at Fort Sumter?
Bonus: Did the Union or Confederacy win this battle?
This principle divides government power into three branches.
What is Separation of Powers?
Bonus: What are the names of the 3 branches of government?
What are the four reasons that people explored the New World?
What is Gold, Glory, God and Government?
This event is considered the beginning of the Texas Revolution, when settlers refused to give up a cannon.
What is the Battle of Gonzalez?
Bonus: what is the phrase that the people of Gonzales put on their flag?
This Texas president favored annexation, created peace with Natives, and tried to keep spending low.
Who is Sam Houston?
This amendment made slavery illegal in the United States.
What is the 13th amendment?
This principle allows the federal and state governments to share power.
What is federalism?
Bonus: What amendment is federalism in the Bill of Rights?
This group of people was negatively affected by the Spanish explorers and their mission system.
Who are the Native Americans?
Name two causes that increased tension between Mexico and the Anglo settlers.
What is the Law of April 6, 1830?
What is the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?
This event between Mexico and the USA occurred after the annexation of Texas.
What is the Mexican-American War?
List 3 causes summarized by the acronym TISSUES.
What is Tariffs, Industry vs. Agriculture, Slavery, Sectionalism, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Election of 1860, and Secession?
This principle ensures that everyone, including leaders, must follow the laws.
What is Limited Government?
Bonus: What document did this idea come from?
This document created the idea of self-government.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
What is the Battle of San Jacinto?
Bonus: What was the name of the treaty that was signed after this battle?
These 2 issues were settled when the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed.
What is the Mexican Cession?
What is the border at the Rio Grande?
This battle was important to the war effort because it gave control of the Mississippi River to the Union.
What is the Battle of Vicksburg?
This principle prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful by making the other 2 branches share in the responsibility.
What is Checks and Balances?
Bonus: Explain how checks and balances works between the three branches.
Federalists supported the ______ but the Anti-Federalists wanted it to have a __________.
What is the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
Name two parts of the Law of April 6, 1830 that made Anglo settlers very angry.
Bonus points if you list 3!
What is no more slavery?
What is the banning of Anglo immigration?
What is increased tariffs on USA goods?
This president opposed annexation, set up the public education system, and created wars with the Native Americans.
Who is Mirabeau Lamar?
These were the two requirements that all Southern states had to meet to end Reconstruction and re-join the Union.
What is make a constitution that says slavery and secession are illegal?
Bonus: Which state was the last one to create a new constitution?