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who did Stephan F. Austin leave in charge while he went to the US?
Edward Burleson
Simply were committed to fight Santa Anna's rule
what was the peace party?
Why did Texas dislike Mexican rule?
They believed the centralist government did not give enough power to the states.
Was the first president of the republic of Texas.
Who was Sam Houston
why was the fight against Mexico called the "Grass Fight"
Texans fought the Mexican troops and captured some mules, that they thought were carrying silver when they were actually carrying grass.
who wrote the Declaration of independence?
George C. Childress
Who came to help the Mexican army in San Antonio?
General Cos and 650 soilders.
who lost rights in the convention of 1836?
enslaved, freed blacks and Indians.
Known for their involvement in the Fredonian Rebellion of 1826-1827
Who were the Edwards Brothers?
what are some similarities between the battle of Lexington and the Battle of Gonzolas?
: Both were fought over weapons.
: both were the start of revolutions.
: Both were being fought for Independence.
King Charles the Third's inspector that toured the frontier provinces and recommend a course of action
Who was Marqes de Rubi?
Why was the capture of San Antonio and important victory of the Texans?
San Antonio was the last large Mexican military fort in Texas.
Known for their involvement in the Fredonian Rebellion of 1826-1827
Who were the Edwards Brothers?
a group of citizens acting as a military force
Who were militia.
First man to gain permission from Spain to bring Anglo American settlers into Texas
who was Moses Austin?
Why was the Garrison at Goliad a strategic location?
so it was easy to get to the port to transport supplies.
Published the Cry of Dolores and launched the fight to end Spanish rule
Who was Father Hidalgo?
Without permission from the government, led the settlers back into the East Texas Timberlands
Who was Gil Y Barbo?
Brought the Old 300 to Texas and was arrested in Mexico City
Who was Stephen F. Austin?
Why did the Texans object to the Mexican government of Santa Anna?
Because he was a dictator.