the lower house of Congress, consisting of a different number of representatives from each state, depending on population

Spanish explorers, seek gold, silver, and control over land

A system used on southern farms after the Civil War in which farmers worked land owned by someone else in return for a small portion of the crops.

the rights of full citizenship and equality under the law

written or printed piece of paper that contains official informationExample: the United States Constitution is a document that is used as a written pl...

1848. Awarded as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo after the Mexican American War. U.S. paid $15 million for 525,000 square miles.

having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others

to turn or change your beliefs or way of thinking

making a choice among alternatives in an election

First battle in the Texas Revolution; Texans fought to keep a cannon that the Mexican troops were trying to take

the legal right to vote

a formal and organized process of electing or being elected, especially of members of a political body.

Texas was originally part of Mexico. American settlers (led by Stephen Austin) received permission to move there (most settlers were cotton farmers)....