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Texas
This category covers questions about Texas, the second largest state in the United States. Texas has had six different nations rule it, making it the only state to have had six flags flown over it. Texas is one of three states to have existed as an independent nation and the only state legally permitted to secede from the Union.
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The bodies of which defenders of the Alamo were not burned?
Jose Gregorio Esparza received a Christian burial at the behest of his brother with the permission of Santa Anna. Esparza was a private in Juan Sequin's Cavalry Company who had been born and raised in San Antonio.
What are some important dates for Santa Anna?
1833 Santa Anna is elected as president of Mexico for the first time a period of 22 years dictatorship and refusal to follow the Mexican Constitution of 1824 and he is proud of this
6th of March 1836 The Alamo falls San Antonio Texas
27th of March 1836 Goliad execution of 400 Texans near the mission of La Bahia Goliad, Texas
21st of April 1836 Santa Anna looses at the Battle of San Jacinto near Houston, Texas this is included because Texas win's it independence from Mexico in 1836
1836-1845 Republic of Texas Mexico refuses to recognize the republic of Texas to this day Mexico still refuses to recognize Texas as a state of the United States
1845 Texas is annexed to the United States as the 28th state
1846 -48 Mexican American War.
1853-55 Santa Anna's last term as president of Mexico he looses the Gadsden Purchase to the United States of America
How does the square miles of Texas compare to the square miles of Japan?
A square mile stays the same if the same unit is used. The Japanese traditionaly have a different measurement system to the British and US. as an exsample 1se (Japan) is equale to 3.829square miles (british,US)
Where is the Eddleman-Mcfarland House in Fort Worth Texas located?
The address of the Eddleman-Mcfarland House is: 1100 Penn Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102-3417
Afton, TX is a community in northern Dickens County, which is located in northern Texas. It is approximately 80 miles northeast of Lubbock, TX.
How many hours would it take to get to Houston Texas?
That would depend on where you are traveling from. It would take you 14 hours to drive from St. Louis, Missouri and only 34 minutes from Katy, Texas.
How did Texas get the nickname 'The Lone Star State'?
When Texas was part of Mexico it was part of the state Coahuila y Tejas. The flag of this state had two stars on it, so when Texas gained it's independence in 1836 they retained the same flag design, minus one star. This represents Texas' split from Mexico and it also gave Texas the nickname "The Lone Star State."
Texas got his nickname in April 21, 1836 the last battle.
Texas state was the lone star republic when it was the Republic of Texas and is now the Lone Star State.
Is Mississippi hotter then Texas?
Mississippi is very much so hotter than Texas, or "feels hotter" because of the humidity. Both states reach high temperatures, but it's Mississippi's humidity that really kills you
What are the southeastern tribes in Texas called?
The southeastern tribes of Texas are the Wichita and the Caddo
Where is the Comal County Appraisal District located?
The Comal County Appraisal District is located in the state of Texas. The street address of the Comal Appraisal District is 900 S Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX.
What has indicated an improvement in the situation of minorities in Texas?
what has indicated and improvement in the situation of minorities in texas
Austin never talked about it ... all i know is that his Dad's name was Carter Mahone and that he's dead....I don't wanna ask Austin because i think he's not ready to tell us...his father died when he was young. I'm sure austin will tell us everything if he's ready. Until then we have to wait ...
