Chapter 5 Lesson 1 Conflict Leads to Revolution Flashcard

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What was one purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

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To state complaints about Mexican rule

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Who was Juan Seguín?

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He was a young Tejano rancher and leader.

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What part did Juan Seguín play in the early days of the Texas Revolution?

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He joined the “Army of the People” as it marched to San Antonio.

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Why is it significant that José Antonio Navarro signed the Texas Declaration of Independence?

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He was one of three Tejano delegates who signed the Declaration.

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What year is the state celebration, Texas Independence Day?

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1836

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What is the origin of the state celebration, Texas Independence Day, which is held each year on the second of March?

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That day in 1836, delegates at the Convention of 1836 voted in favor of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

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How did Lorenzo de Zavala, an important Mexican statesman, participate in the founding of Texas as a republic?

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He served as vice president and helped draft the new constitution.