Dates
Year of Texas Independence
1836
In 1519, I mapped the coastline of Texas.
Pineda
What are the 3 G's?
God, gold, and glory
First Battle of the Texas Revolution
Battle of Gonzales
Which constitutional principle states that the Government is separated into 3 equal branches?
Separation of Powers
Year of Mexican Independence
1821
As President of the Texas Republic, I increased public education, increased government spending, and fought the Mexicans and Native Americans.
Mirabeau B. Lamar
What was a negative effect of Spanish Missions?
Many Native Americans died of disease
What happened after the Battle of San Jacinto?
Texas Independence
Which constitutional principle states that the three branches of government can check, or limit, the other branches' power?
Checks and Balances
Year Hernan Cortez conquered the Aztecs AND Pineda mapped the coast of Texas
1519
As President of the Texas Republic, I tried to keep peace with Mexico and Native Americans, lower the debt, and annex Texas into the US.
Sam Houston
What material did the Puebloan tribes use to create their homes?
adobe
Why did settlers move to Texas in the 1800s?
To obtain cheap and fertile land
Which constitutional principle states that we vote for, or elect people to represent us in Government?
Republicanism
How many years did the Texas Republic last?
9 years (1836-1845)
In 1519 I conquered the Aztec Empire
Hernan Cortez
In which region is irrigation most necessary
Mountains and basins
What was the main cause of the debate over the annexation of Texas?
Slavery
Which constitutional principle states that power is derived, or comes, from the PEOPLE? ("We the People")
Popular Sovereignty
When was San Antonio founded?
1718
While I was at the Alamo, I wrote the letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World"
William B. Travis
Under the _________________, Texas and Coahuila were merged into one state, divided Mexico into territories, and gave Texas one representative in the legislature?
Mexican Constitution of 1824
What is this law:
- Banned immigration to TX
- Banned slavery in Mexico
- Increased taxes on imports
Law of April 6, 1830
Which constitutional principle states that power is shared between the national and state governments?
Federalism