People
Fighting with Texans defending the Alamo
William B. Travis
Which battle occurred first during the Texas Revolution?
Battle of Gonzales
Which year did Texas gain their independence from Mexico?
1836
Where were conventions held and a new Texas government was created?
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Who was the last President of the Republic of Texas?
Anson Jones
Leader surrendered at was executed with his soldiers at Goliad
James Fannin
What were the results of the last battle of the Texas Revolution?
San Jacinto was the last battle and was the capture and surrender of Santa Anna.
This event stopped immigration and lead to the Texas Revolution.
Law of April 6, 1830
Stephen F. Austin went to Mexico City to converse with their leader on the topics of immigration and statehood. What action took place next?
Stephen F. Austin's arrest
Sam Houston opposed building the navy because?
It would cost too much money
Sent as messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo-- Tejano
Juan Seguin
James Fannin surrendered and was executed along with 400 soldiers at which battle of the TX Revolution?
Battle of Coleto Creek
Annexation of the 28th state occurred in which year?
1845
What established the western boundary, stopped U.S. expansion, and built an economy?
Santa Fe Expedition
Which type of terrain did Goliad (Battle of Coleto) take place on?
An open prairie
Opposed building a navy for Texas, cut Texas Rangers, and tried to reduce debt
Sam Houston
To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World-
"- I shall never surrender or retreat."
This quote comes from the infamous letter of William B. Travis, which battle does this originate from?
Battle of the Alamo
The U.S. and Mexico ended their conflict by signing the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in what year?
1848
Hispanics lived in the largest region called _____?
Coastal Plains
Both the Cordova Rebellion and Council House Fight involve conflicts with?
Native American Tribes
Leader during the Annexation of Texas
Anson Jones
This conflict dealt with Mexican government and the Cherokee Indians plotting against the new Texas Republic.
Cordova Rebellion
Which compromise expanded slavery and made Texas a slave state?
Compromise of 1850
The _____ held 5% of Texas' population during the mid 1800's. What was the primary reason they moved to Texas?
1. Germans
2. Cheap and available land
What were the two reasons the U.S. did not want to annex Texas and 1844?
1. Issues over slavery
2. Fear of war with Mexico