US History Flashcards
1
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What was the Mayflower Compact? Why was it created?
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The Mayflower Compact was an agreement between the settlers of Plymouth; it established self government in the colonies
2
Q
Sam Houston’s ____ skills most likely helped him win the Texas presidential election
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Leadership
3
Q
In the compromise of 1850, Texas became _____ and took part of ___ land
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Larger; New Mexico’s
4
Q
Article XVII provides the rules for ___ the document
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Amending
5
Q
_____ tax is not used by Texas
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Income
6
Q
Comptroller
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In charge of collecting taxes, fees, and assessments
7
Q
Speaker of the House
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Advocates new ideas between the House
8
Q
Governor
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Signs and vetoes bills from legislature
9
Q
Railroad Commissioner
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Regulates the oil and natural gas industry
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