Start of Revolution
What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?
The Battle of Gonzales
True or False
the texans liked mexican rule
false
What did the Texans think the Mexican were transporting?
Silver
Where was the convention held?
Washington-on-the-Brazos
What is another name for the Battle of Gonzales?
The Lexington of Texas
What are reasons the Texans did not like Mexican Rule?
1) did not give the states enough power
2) did not want to pay custom duties
3) they feared Santa Anna was becoming a dictator
What were the Mexicans transporting?
Grass
How many if the men at the convention were native Texans?
Two men were native Texans
Who were the Army of the People?
A group of about 120 Texan citizens
What is considered the birthplace of Texas?
Washington-on-the-Brazos
What do you call a small battle like the Grass Fight?
A skirmish
Who wrote the constitution?
George C Childress
What did the war party want? How about the peace party?
War party wanted to declare independence and fight. The peace party wanted to stay a part of Mexico and not fight.
When was the consultation of Nov 3 supposed to be held?
October 15
What was the grass the Mexicans were transporting for?
Feeding the horses
What is Texas independence day?
March 2nd
When the war party and the peace party argued who won?
the war party
True or False
the consultation of Nov 3 stated loyalty to Mexico
True
Did the Texans attacking the caravan have a positive result for the Texans?
Yes, the Mexican horses were hungry during the battle and did not have enough energy
Who had rights at this time?
White men