Vocabulary 1
a local group formed to share political and military information with other communities is called a ?
Committees of Correspondence
To carry objects from place to place is also called
Transport
About how many people did General Cos command?
About 650 soldiers
who were the war party leaders?
Smith and Robinson
Santa Anna was a
Dictator
To plan to do something on a certain date is called a ?
Scheudule
A military operation
Campaign
What were Austin's troops called?
The Army of the People
Sam Houston was a ? Commander
Army Commander
Who said- War is our only recourse. There is no other remedy. We must defend or rights, ourselves, and our country be force of arms.
Stephen F. Austin
A brief truce between enemies so both sides can discuss issues is called a ?
Parley
To reject a bill passed by the legislative
Veto
The people of Gonzales had a small brass canon it was also called the ? canon and they used it to defend themselves.
Come and Take it canon
? was an empressario and had taken part in the capture of Goliad.
Benjamin Milam
Santa Anna stopped following the ?
Constitution
A military blockade of a city or fortress is called a ?
Siege
Assign
What was the skirmish called when the Texans attacked a mule train and raided them hoping for silver but they only ended up with grass?
The Grass Fight
? Was a free African American and helped serve Benjamin Milam.
Hendrick Arnold
What is a person of Mexican heritage who considers Texas home called?
A Tejano
? means to formally accept
Adopt
A formal, written request to a government to take some action or change a policy
Petition
What was the first battle between Mexican troops and Texan colonists? Hint: Come an Take It!
The Battle of Gonzales
Who was the leader of The Army of the People?
Francis W. Johnson
Lieutenant Govener ? as head of state.
James Robinson