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What document asserted American patriots would die freemen rather that live as slaves?
The Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms
What are some quotes made by Mirabeau B Lamar?
"The cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy and, while guided and controlled by virtue, the noblest attribute of man. It is the only dictator that freemen acknowledge and the only security that freemen desire."
What did Johnson's plan do about the freemen?
The Johnson's Plan affected the freedmen because iit put the white back in power and the freedmwn almost powerless.
Did Charles Pinckney want to count slaves in apportioning seats in congress?
Yes. He insisted that slaves be included in the rule of representation, equally with the whites or freemen.
What did the turtle bayou resolutions declare in Texas?
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions:Resolved: That we view with feelings of the deepest regret, the manner in which the government of the Republic of Mexico is administered by the present dynasty. The repeated violation of the constitution; the total disregard of the laws; the entire prostration of the civil power, are grievances of such character as to arouse the feelings of every freeman, and impel him to resistance.Resolved: That we view with feelings of deepest interest and solicitude, the firm and manly resistance which is made by those patriots under the highly and distinguished chieftain Santa Anna, to the numerous encroachments and infractions which have been made by the present administration upon the laws and constitution of our beloved and adopted country.Resolved: That as freemen devoted to a correct interpretation and enforcement of the constitution and laws, according to their true spirit, we pledge our lives and fortunes in support of the same, and of those distinguished leaders who are gallantly fighting in defense of civil liberty. Resolved: That all the people of Texas be united to co-operate with us, in support of the principles incorporated in the foregoing resolutions."
