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- March 2nd is know as Texas independace day bc that's when the delegates approved __________, drafted by George Childress
- The expedition to Matamoros didn't take place bc __________ had invaded with a large force & was marching toward San Antonio.
- Many delegates left the convention of 1836 bc they wanted to __________ the fighting in San Antonio against S.A.
- __________ heavily promoted the plan to take Matadors
- Many Texans once supported S.A. bc he helped overthrow the centralist in charge at first. Most Texan their support fades when he ignored the __________
- Following its evacuation of Boston in March 1776, the main British army next landed and occupied which major American city in August 1776?
- In 1835 __________ forces capture a mule train headed the San Antonio in a skirmish known as the "Grass Fight"
- Texans found __________ and __________ when they captured the garrison at Goliad
- The American victory over the British at which 1777 battle led to the intervention of France on the American side?
- General __________was with S.A. fighting the Texans in the beginning and increased the #of Mexican forces in San Antonio preparing for a fight.
- Colonel __________ led a group of volunteers with mounted cannons to attack Mexican forces
- True or False: In the "Rough Draught" of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson accuses the king of encouraging slaves to revolt and kill their white owners.
- Where did many colonists believe they had no voice or representation (be specific)?
- In a democracy the people are the source of power because we _____ our leaders.
- Who was the ruler of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
- Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776Who was the main author?
- According to the Declaration of Independence all men are created ________with certain ____________________________________that among these are Life, _____________________________
- The mother country to the 13 colonies was who?
- What did the patriots often say that reflected their feeling of not having representation
- What tax was not repealed from the Townshend Acts?