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SS Chapter 6 Review
for Jennifer
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History
4th Grade
02/23/2008

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Abolish
Definition
to put an end to something
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the alamo
Definition
used to be a spanish mission; a major battle occured here resulting in many Texan deaths
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Patriotism
Definition
the love for one's country
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tax
Definition
money that a government collects from its people, usually to pay for services
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petition
Definition
a request for action signed by many people
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Treaty of Velasco
Definition
stated what would happen when the war between Texas and Mexico ended
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Convention of 1836
Definition
texas decided to write a declaration of independence from Mexico
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March 2, 1836
Definition
the date the delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence
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Texas Declaration of Independence
Definition
listed the reasons for Texas breaking away from Mexico
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Constitution of the Republic of Texas
Definition
made Texas a republic
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Constitution
Definition
explains how the government should be set up and includes a bill of rights
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republic
Definition
a form of government in which people chose their leaders
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law of april 6, 1830
Definition
stated that the colonist had to pay a tax on goods imported from the united states
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lone star
Definition
the name of the symbol on the flag of texas
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sam houston
Definition
was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas
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Lorenza de Zavala
Definition
was one of the Tejano delegates at the Convention of 1836
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David Thomas
Definition
led the group that wrote the Texas constitution
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fact
Definition
something that can be proved
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opinion
Definition
something that somebody thinks
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Fact or Opinion?

I don't like chicken

Definition
Opinion!
Term

Fact or Opinion?

Jonelle was born on May 30, 1993

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FACT!
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Fact or Opinion?

Jonelle is my sister.

Definition

Fact!

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Fact or Opinion?

Jonelle is awesome.

Definition
OPINION!
Term
Why was it hard for Anglos and Mexicans to talk about their differences?
Definition
Because the settlers did not learn to speak Spainsh.
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How did Houston and his army help change the outcome of the Texas Revolution?
Definition

They won the Battle of San Jancinto and captured Santa Anna.

Term
Why did the Mexican Government make the Law of April 6, 1830?
Definition

Because more Anglos and Mexicans lived in Texas

Term
How many delegates took part in the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos?
Definition
59
Term

The delegates knew that declaring Independence would lead to __________?

Definition
war with Mexico
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