Texas Constitution Flashcard

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Which branch of government is led by the elected president of the Republic of Texas?

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Executive Branch

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What significant event took place on April 21, 1836?

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The Battle of San Jacinto

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What did Lamar's policy toward American Indians involve? Options: Forming alliances, Indian removal, Providing land grants, Encouraging trade

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Indian removal

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What happened to the defenders of the Alamo?

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All 187 defenders were killed.

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Which of the following was a well-known figure who died at the Alamo? Davy Crockett, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson

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Davy Crockett

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What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

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The Alamo fell to Mexican forces.

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What was the context of the Battle of the Alamo?

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A siege by the Mexican army

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Which event played a pivotal role in the nation's "Manifest Destiny"? Options: The acquisition of land from Mexico, The signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Civil War, The Gold Rush

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The acquisition of land from Mexico

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What did the Texian rebels display during the Battle of Gonzales?

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A flag that read, "Come and take it."

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When did the Battle of San Jacinto take place?

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April 21, 1836