Texas Revolution and Independence

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Texas leader who served as commander in chief of soldiers in Texas during the Texas Revolution and as the first leader elected president of the Republic of Texas.

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Sam Houston

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Importance of writing a Declaration of Independence for the people of Texas.

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To clearly state what the people of Texas wanted from Mexico and why

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Stephen F. Austin's discussion with the President of Mexico, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, in Mexico City in 1833.

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Making Texas its own state in Mexico

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Reason Texas settlers fled during the Runaway Scrape.

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They feared Santa Anna's troops.

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What the San Jacinto Monument represents to Texans.

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It reminds Texans of the victory in the final battle of the Texas Revolution.

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Need for a constitution during the Texas Revolution.

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To explain how the government would work

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Reason for setting up the organization called the Texas Rangers by the new government of the Republic of Texas.

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To protect the border with Mexico

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Celebration of Texas Independence Day on March 2.

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To remember the day in 1836 when the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed

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Decision by Sam Houston that helped him at the Battle of San Jacinto.

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To let Santa Anna attack first

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Direct effect of the Texas Revolution.

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The creation of the Republic of Texas and its constitution