Thesis 1:Texans wanted to gain independence from the Mexican government. In addition, the Mexican government treated them so badly and did not respect their culture, their religions, and even their rights. So Texans thought that revolt could help them gain freedom.
Q. What was the cause and effect of the Battle of Gonzales?
In September of 1835, a Mexican officer in San Antonio ordered US settlers in a town called Gonzales to hand over the brass cannon that they used for defense against the Indians….
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| Causes | Effects |
|---|---|
| 1. A Mexican officer ordered U.S. Settlers to give up their cannon. | |
| 2. | Mexican soldiers became angry with the Texans. |
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Q. What reasons did Moore give for why the Texans were fighting *?
During a lull in the fighting Castañeda arranged a parley with Texan commander John Henry Moore. Castañeda inquired why he and his men had been attacked without provocation, and Moore replied that the Texans were fighting to keep their cannon and to uphold the Constitution of 1824.
Q. Who was the 1st president of Texas?
| President of the Republic of Texas | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 16 March 1836 (Interim) 22 October 1836 (Constitutional) |
| First holder | Sam Houston (David G. Burnet, Interim March–October 1836) |
| Final holder | Anson Jones |
| Succession | Governor of Texas |
Q. Do you need a passport to go to Baja California 2019?
U.S. travelers who cross south into Baja California at land border crossings will not be required to show a U.S. passport. Mexico’s new passport laws will not apply to Baja California’s land border crossings. Beginning March 1, Mexican law will require most U.S. visitors to Mexico to show passports.
