Unit 7 Vocab

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Petition

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A formal request made of a government by the citizens

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Bill of Rights

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A list of basic rights that a government cannot take away from its people.

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Siege

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A situation where soldiers or police surround a city or building to take control.

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Grass Fight

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A successful raid by Texas troops, led by James Bowie, to ambush Mexican soldiers trying to slip through the siege line around San Antonio to re-supply General Cos.

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Provisional

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A synonym for ad interim; temporary

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Battle of Refugio

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Battle in March 1836 where General Urrea defeated Colonel Fannin's troops evacuating Texas settlers.

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Noncombatants

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Civilians; people not involved in fighting but caught in the area of battle.

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Declaration of Nov 7, 1835

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Issued by the Consultation, it stated Texas was defending its rights under the Mexican Constitution of 1824, justifying their own government as long as Mexico denied these rights.

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Battle of the Alamo

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Feb 1836: Texas defenders at the Alamo defeated by General Santa Anna; most noncombatants killed.

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Battle of San Jacinto

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Final battle of the Texas Revolution where Texas troops under General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna, securing Texas independence.