Texas History
What country did Texas become free of?
Mexico
Who led the Texan army to victory?
General Sam Houston
What was the first battle of the war?
The Battle of Gonzales.
What did winning the war over Mexico help with?
It helped American settlers move to the southwest.
True or False:
6 flags is named after Texas being owned by 6 different countries at different time periods.
True
Why is the Alamo important
Because it was a battle in the war and now it is a historical sight.
Who was a war leader who fought in the battle of Alamo?
William B. Travis
Name two key battles in the War
Battle of Gonzales and battle of San Jacinto
How did Texas join the US? How long were they independent?
They asked to join the US and they allowed. They were Independent for 24 years after gaining freedom from Mexico.
What was the shortest battle of in the war?
The battle of San Jacinto. It lasted 18 minutes.
After Texas won the war, what did it allow settlers to do?
It allowed settlers to move to the southwest.
Who was another person who helped in the battle of Alamo?
Davy Crockett
Why did the war with Mexico start?
Texans got made because the Spanish was overpopulating the state
What did Mexico do to Texans?
Mexican forces killed all Texans defenders after a 13-day seige
What was Texas considered when they joined the U.S.
The biggest state