Texas History Flashcard

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A law passed by Mexico that restricted immigration from the U.S. to Texas and taxed goods:

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Law of April 6, 1830

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A group of people elected to make laws:

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Legislature

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A Spanish friar who claimed to have seen the mythical 'Seven Cities of Gold':

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Marcos de Niza

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A Mexican general who fought against Texan forces during the Texas Revolution:

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Martin Perfecto de Cos

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A Mexican official who warned of growing American influence in Texas:

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Mier y Teran

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The second president of the Republic of Texas, who opposed Sam Houston’s policies:

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Mirabeau Lamar

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A temporary government set up during a transition or crisis:

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Provisional Government

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A plan that outlined Mexico’s independence from Spain: Mier y Teran, Plan of Iguala, Skirmish, US-Mexican War

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Plan of Iguala

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Someone who loves and defends their country:

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Patriot

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The ability of a community to govern itself without outside control:

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Self-government