No he's more or less a fictional character in a movie. There was a Thomas Gates who was a general but had nothing to do with the assassination.
Because it supplies the country with water
Economic policy in those days was based on free access by all nations to raw materials, free markets and non-discrimination, all without regard for the interests of the indigenous people. There was little regulation or control of economic development.
The act by customs officers that began a series of events that led to the Boston Massacre was the seizing of the ship "The Liberty" on the charges of smuggling. This ship was owned by the person named <span>John Hanwingspans. This lead to great dissatisfaction among the settlers. I hope the answer has helped you.</span>
On April 21, 1836, <em>Sam Houston and some 800</em> Texans defeated Santa Anna's Mexican force of approximately 1,500 men at the Battle of San Jacinto, shouting “Remember the Alamo!” as they attacked.
