Republic of Texas
Last president of the Republic of Texas
Anson Jones
What is an advantage of creating a professional army?
The officers study historic battles.
Soldiers are always ready to fight.
interprets laws and decides whether laws are constitutional; includes the Supreme Court
Judicial branch
The Texas Declaration of Independence and the Texas Constitution are both documents that _________________________________.
are still important to all Texans
Explain the meaning and significance of the "San Jacinto Monument"
erected in 1936 at San Jacinto (outside of Houston) to acknowledge those who fought for independence at that site)
First and third president of the Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
What is one way countries obtain revenue?
collect taxes
Makes laws; includes the House of Representatives and Senate
Legislative branch
The Texas Declaration of Independence claimed that Mexico had _____________.
failed to protect the lives, liberty, and property of the people of Texas
Explain the meaning and significance of "The Alamo"
a symbol of the courage of Texans during the Texas Revolution despite the loss of many people
What was the original purpose of the Texas Rangers?
protect settlers
What is a reason people in the United States did not want to annex Texas?
They did not want a war with Mexico.
Executes and enforces laws; led by the governor
Executive branch
What was the purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
to declare independence from Mexico
Explain the meaning and significance of "Six Flags Over Texas"
In the course of history, Texas has been politically affiliated with Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States.
Which document was most likely the model for the Texas Declaration of Rights?
U.S. Bill of Rights
How did Santa Anna violate the Treaties of Velasco?
not recognizing the Republic of Texas
What are checks and balances?
a way to make sure each branch shares the powers equally
What is the purpose of the Texas Constitution?
to establish the form of government in Texas
Why might the Daughters of the Texas Republic have worked to save the Alamo?
to preserve the history of Texas
One success of the Republic of Texas was __________.
land was set aside to create public schools
Whose presidency was dominated by the question of annexation by the United States?
Anson Jones
How is the Texas state government modeled after the federal government?
Both are made up of three branches that share power.
From which country did Texas declare independence in the Texas Declaration of Independence?
Mexico
The meaning of the Pledge to the Texas Flag is __________.
to proclaim loyalty to Texas