End of the War
after a surrender and a march to Goliad all of the Texans were executed
what is the Goliad Massacre?
deadly feud between rival groups in the Redlands that started over land ownership
what is the Regulator-Moderator War?
how they decided which Texans would be executed
what are beans?
better protection, paying off debts, strong family and trade ties
what are reasons Texans want to be annexed by the U.S.?
last president of the Republic of Texas
who is Dr. Anson Jones?
Fannin took too long to retreat and then had to surrender to Mexican forces
what is the Battle of Coleto?
Comanches came to negotiate peace with the Texans but instead a battle ensued with almost half of the Natives being killed
what is the Council House Fight?
expedition by Texas to try and exert control in New Mexico
what is the Santa Fe Expedition?
what was the biggest reason some in the U.S. were against annexation?
what is slavery?
country where the second largest amount of immigrants to Texas came from
what is Germany?
what is the Battle of Refugio?
peace agreement with 10 different Native tribes
what is the Tehuacana Creek Treaty?
when Mexican troops re-invaded Texas they took control of this city
what is San Antonio?
idea that Americans have a duty and a right to colonize the continent all the way to the Pacific Ocean
what is manifest destiny?
Texas is the _____ state
what is 28th?
the Texans had better field position and surprised the Mexican army while they slept
what is the Battle of San Jacinto?
terms of the new land policy in the Republic of Texas
what is free land to those who lived in Texas prior to March 6, 1836 and land to agents who can convince others to move to Texas?
Texan soldiers were surprised by 900 Mexican troops and after surrendering to them they were forced to March south
what is the Mier Expedition?
terms of the final annexation treaty
what is Texas becomes a state, debt paid off, and some public lands are given to the U.S.
president who signs the Texas Admission Act
who is James K. Polk?
two treaties after the end of the war-one public, and one private
what are the Treaties of Velasco?
meeting where delegates voted on and approved annexation
what is the Convention of 1845?