Important People
Mexican leader who swept through Texas at the beginning of the Texas Rebellion
Who was Santa Anna?
Texan fort that was surrounded leading to the slaughtering of nearly 200 Texans
Where was the Alamo?
Fluctuating Currency
Rampant Speculation
British investors take in loans
“Bank War” / Death of Bank
What are the causes of the Panic of 1837?
The newly formed Whig party's first candidate; won election in 1840
Texan’s petitioned for ________ by the US in 1837
What is annexation?
Bank Collapsion
Drop in Commodity Prices
Fall of Public Sales
Loss of Jobs
What are the effects of the Panic of 1837?
Granted huge chuck of land under the promise of bringing 300 families to Texas.
Who was Stephen Austin
Biggest issue causing friction between Texans and Mexicans
What was Slavery?
Sitting President at the time of the Panic of 1837
Who was Martin Van Buren?
Commanding general of the Texas Rebellion
Who was Sam Houston?
Texan fort that was captured by Mexicans, and after a Texan surrender, the Mexicans slaughtered the Texans; helped gain American support
What was Goliad?
Established the Independent treasury and locked government funds in vaults
First President born under the Constitution; Jackson's chosen successor
Who is Martin Van Buren?
On __________ (Date), the Texans captured Santa Anna and was forced to sign a treaty declaring Texas Independence
When was April 21, 1836?
Bill proposed by Martin Van Buren that was rejected by congress
What is the Divorce Bill?