Texas History and Statehood

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The defenders of the Alamo played an important role in the fight for the independence of

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Texas

Front

They appointed a territorial governor instead and selected ________ as the capital in 1824.

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Tallahassee

Front

When ______ transferred ______ to the United States in 1821, it had few inhabitants.

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Spain, Florida

Front

When could Florida become a state? What needed to happen first?

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A free state joined the union.

Front

Which state joined the Union as a free state after Florida became the 27th state in March of 1845?

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Iowa

Front

Which group represented about half of the population of the state of Florida in the 1830s?

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Enslaved people

Front

How many settlers did Stephen F. Austin bring to Texas to be the first Americans to settle in Texas with the approval of the Mexican Government?

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300

Front

Who was the Mexican general who was angered by the Texans and was determined to teach them a humiliating lesson?

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General Santa Anna

Front

All of the following men fought bravely at the Battle of the Alamo except: William Travis, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie.

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William Sherman

Front

After 13 long days of intense fighting in 1836, what happened to the forces defending the Alamo?

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They were defeated and executed