4.5 & 4.6 notes questions

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Why did many people in northern states not support the Texas Revolution?

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They opposed slavery, which was widespread in Texas.

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Which of the following explains how the Battle of the Alamo actually aided the cause of Texas independence? Santa Anna became overly confident. Santa Anna ordered his troops to burn all in their path.

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Santa Anna became overly confident.

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Which tactical mistake by Santa Anna gave the Texans a major geographic advantage just before Sam Houston had his men begin their attack?

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He moved his men so that a ridge blocked their line of sight.

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This statement about Sam Houston supports which of the following conclusions about Sam Houston's leadership qualities? “Many Texans wanted to execute Santa Anna, but Houston spared the lives of the prisoners. He knew that the Mexican leader was worth more alive than dead. Houston forced Santa Anna to order the remaining Mexican troops out of Texas.” Options:

1. He was a brave soldier.

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1. He relied on reason rather than emotion.

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He relied on reason rather than emotion.

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How did General Santa Anna impact the delegates at the Constitutional Convention of 1836?

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He caused them to abandon their loyalty to Mexico.

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The Texans at the Constitutional Convention of 1836 acted quickly because

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Santa Anna was attacking the Alamo 150 miles away.

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The constitution of the Republic of Texas differed from the U.S. Constitution in that it: declared that all government powers originate in the national government.

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declared that all government powers originate in the national government.

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In what way did the Declaration of Independence written by George Campbell Childress differ from the U.S. Declaration of Independence? Options: Childress’ opening statement declares the independence of the nation. Childress included a list of complaints against Mexico.

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Childress included a list of complaints against Mexico.

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“[N]o minister, priest, or member of the clergy could hold office in Texas.” The purpose of this passage from the first Texas Constitution was to

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preserve religious freedom.