Vocab
Republic
A form of government where the people elect representatives
Who was the first and third president?
Sam Houston
Each branch has control over the other Two
Ex: The governor can veto any law passed by Texas Legislature.
Checks & Balances
This war happened over disputed land between the U.S. and Mexico
The U.S. Mexican War
Name TWO reasons the U.S. was cautious about admitting Texas to the Union.
1 ) Texas would throw off the balance of Slavery
2) It would lead to war with Mexico
Annexation
Who was known as the Father of Education in Texas?
Lamar
Personal freedoms are guaranteed in the Texas Constitution
Ex: Due process and equal protection
Individual Rights
Lamar wanted to control the Santa Fe Trail and to develop trade routes between Texas and New Mexico. He sent an expedition, but they were met with Mexican troops & marched to prison.
Santa Fe Expedition
How did the Rio Grande affect the development of Texas?
Think about what rivers are used for.
It became the international border
Manifest Destiny
The belief that the U.S. was made to extend from coast to coast.
Who was famous for keeping diary of the life in the Republic of Texas?
Mary Maverick
These 3 principles are included in both the U.S Constitution and the Texas Constitution
Separation of powers
checks & balances
Bill of rights
The Texans attacked the small Mexican town of Mier. They were outnumbered and eventually had to surrender
Mier Expedition
Slavery
Monetary
Anything related to money
The president of the U.S. when Texas was annexed.
James Polk
This principle means = PEOPLE POWER
Popular Sovereignty
To decide who would be executed, the Mexicans held out a jar filled with beans.
What did the white beans represent?
What did the black beans represent?
White = Prison for life
Black = Executed
In regards to war with Mexico; what is one thing Texas gained from the U.S. after annexation?
The protection of the U.S. Army
Archives
official government papers/documents
Who was the last president of the Republic of Texas?
Anson Jones
Power is divided between Federal & State Government
Federalism
This election was the first time Sam Houston won the title of President of the Republic of Texas
Hint: The election of _______
The election of 1836
List TWO reasons Mexico felt like they lost out after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
1) They lost 1/3 or 55% of their land
2) They lost their citizens that lived there