Leaders of the Republic of Texas
This individual served as the second president of the Republic of Texas and is known for his controversial policies.
Who is Mirabeau Lamar?
The year the Republic of Texas was officially established.
What is 1836?
This organization was tasked with protecting the Texas frontier during the Republic era.
What are the Texas Rangers?
This woman documented early Texas life through her writings and memoirs.
Who is Mary Maverick?
First battle of the Texas Revolution; the Mexican Army came to forcibly take back a cannon lent to the Texans; the “come and take it” flag is created?
Battle of Gonzales
This leader was the first president of the Republic of Texas and played a key role in Texas independence.
Who is Sam Houston?
The financial issue that plagued the Republic due to loans and military expenses.
What is public debt?
A naval force that was vital in protecting Texas from Mexican attacks by sea.
What is the Texas Navy?
A prominent African-American businessman and interpreter who played a significant role in Texas diplomacy.
Who is William Goyens?
A 13 day siege by the Mexican Army; 189 Texans defenders faced off against 2000 Mexican soldiers; Mexico killed all of the defenders
Battle of the Alamo
Known as the "Architect of Annexation," this man was the last president of the Republic of Texas.
Who is Anson Jones?
A term describing groups that migrated to Texas, contributing to its diverse population.
What are ethnic groups?
A governing system or leadership term that refers to the time someone holds office.
What is administration?
Established by the Spanish as a method to control their Texas territory; the missions converted the Natives to Catholicism and the presidios protected the missions.
Mission-Presidio System
Following the Goliad Massacre and the Battle of the Alamo; Texas settlers fled across the border back into the United States; Settlers were fearful that Santa Anna would execute them as rebels!
Runaway Scrape
This Tejano leader fought for Texas independence and later helped write the Texas Constitution.
Who is José Antonio Navarro?
A term for a large, organized journey, often for exploration or military purposes.
What is an expedition?
A political system that ensures citizens have the right to make choices and participate in governance.
What is freedom?
This naval commander led the Texas Navy in battles against Mexico.
Who is Edwin W. Moore?
Col. James Fannin surrendered his Texas soldiers to Mexico on the promise they would not be harmed; the Texans are betrayed and executed on Santa Anna’s orders.
Goliad Massacre
A famous Cherokee chief who negotiated with Texans but was ultimately killed during a conflict in 1839.
Who is Chief Bowles?
The process of establishing communities in new areas of Texas.
What is settlement?
A form of government in which power resides with the people, such as in the Republic of Texas.
What is a republic?
A Texan referred to as the "Father of Texas Independence," who helped secure its sovereignty.
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
A letter written by William B. Travis to Sam Houston asking for reinforcements; delivered by Juan Seguin.
Victory or Death Letter