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    artilleryman which means a person in the military with weapons.Since of my job the texans made me the captain in charge in the weapons or artillery. Also I traveled to San Antonio to predict Santa ana’s march that was heading into Texas and then appointed as captain in artillery.The reason my family was in the Alamo wall was because Mexican troops were marching and approaching at my town so my wife and daughter

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    describes the Texas Revolution as “a time of dislocation and grief, which…the eventual outcome of the battle did not heal.” The privations of war weakened support for the Texas army and provincial government. Many Texans were left

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    reflected a centralist idea popular in Mexico City. Originating in the 1820s, a bloc between San Antonio de Bexar and Monclovas in Coahuila San Antonio de Bexar labored to obtain control of the state from Saltillo’s federalist faction. With the support of Texans, the federalist bloc succeeded in changing the capital to Monclova. The real significance of Santa Anna’s cancellation of the Constitution of 1824 was that it shifted it to the centralist national government in Mexico City, that it took away states'

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    Texas Culture

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    Texas Culture When the three of us decided to use Texas as our micro-culture, I thought it was a great idea. I am not a Texan, since by definition to be a Texan, you must have been born in Texas, no exceptions (http://www.texas-best.com), but do consider myself an honorary Texan. My first experience with Texas was around 1983 when I visited the state. I was traveling quite extensively at that time and most of Texas was included in those travels. I had previously been in several other states

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    and its admission into the United States of America was made possible because of the will of a single man. He was a military leader and politician whose actions made a lasting mark. Sam Houston took a stand for Texas through his leadership in the Texan army, securing self-rule, and by setting the foundation for the annexation of Texas.     Before the arrival of Sam Houston, Stephen Austin, an American, set out to colonize land owned by the Spanish Empire. Continuing the plans of his father Moses

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    Jj J Watt Biography

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    2011, the Houston Texans selected Watt as a first round pick, where he was the 11th pick overall. Houston signed Watt to an $11.24 million, four year contract in July 2011. In his opening season, Watt started all 16 games for the Texans and completed the season with 5 ½ sacks, 48 solo tackles, and 8 assisted tackles. In only two games, Watt completed 1 interception returned for a touchdown, 1 defensed pass, 4 sacks, 3 assisted tackles, and 11 solo tackles. He was named Texans’ Rookie of the Year

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    anyone and everyone. The way Texan culture influences my life is that I have a mindset that I live in the greatest state. This belief influences my actions. One event that I have recently been affected by was Hurricane Harvey. A large portion of my family was effected with water damaged and destroyed homes. As the horrible events unfolded, the Texan “way of life” and the urge to help kicked in overdrive. This was truly shown when the compassionate and caring army of Texans came together during and

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    Texas becomes an independent nation in 1836. It still has many challenges to overcome. Big ascend - Sam Houston is elected the first president of the Republic of Texas. Many people are happy as they still remember him as the battle hero who led the Texans to victory in the Battle of San Jacinto. Small Loop - At first, people were very happy that the capital of Texas was moving because the capital at the time, Columbia, was too small. However, when Houston was announced the capital, people were disappointed

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    wrong. The Alamo was one of the biggest events in the battle for Texas independence. The events leading up to the battle at the Alamo, the battle itself, and the events after the battle will be learned about for many years to come. 1835 was the year Texans fought for their independence from Mexico. The movement for independence is now known as the Texas revolution. A small group of colonist from the United States lead the resistance against the government. It was no surprise that a rebellion was coming

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    Democratic Party Texas

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    beliefs of Texans and has been against it since it was passed. “The Supreme Court has abandoned its role as an impartial judicial arbiter and has become an unelected nine-member legislature. Five Justices on the Supreme Court have imposed on the entire country their personal views on an issue that the Constitution and the Court’s previous decisions reserve to the people of the States. Despite the Supreme Court’s rulings, Texans’ fundamental right to religious liberty remains protected. No Texan is required

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