Unit 5 Vocab

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Across
  1. 3. Placing an army around a town and forcing the enemy to surrender
  2. 6. A frontiersman, sharpshooter, and former congressman from Tennessee
  3. 8. A person sent to represent others in government
  4. 10. An afternoon rest
  5. 13. A military fort where soldiers are housed
  6. 14. The idea that America was destined to spread from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean
  7. 15. A tax on imported goods
  8. 19. An agreement in which both sides give up something they want
  9. 21. A legendary fighter known for carrying a large knife
  10. 23. Temporary Texas government that was set up during the revolution
  11. 24. General of the Texas armies against Mexico
  12. 25. A large meeting or conference, particularly of government officials
  13. 26. They wanted a strong central government
  14. 27. Leader of the Mexican born soldiers that supported Texas
Down
  1. 1. Complaints, particularly about unfair treatment
  2. 2. Signed on May 14th, 1836; gave Texas its independence from Mexico
  3. 4. They wanted states to have more power than the federal government
  4. 5. An overthrow of government in favor of a new one
  5. 7. Changes made to a law or government document
  6. 9. Person placed in charge at The Alamo
  7. 11. A person who transports messages or letters
  8. 12. An assembly of officers to meet with the general about their war plans
  9. 16. A firm decision taken by a group of people
  10. 17. A temporary volunteer army
  11. 18. A leader who rules with absolute authority
  12. 20. Extra soldiers that are sent to help strengthen an army
  13. 22. Dictator of Mexico and General that fought against Texas