Mexican National
Which Country's flag flew over Texas during the Spanish Colonial Era?
Spain
What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?
The Battle of Gonzales
Why is Stephen F. Austin important?
He established the 1st significant Anglo-American colony in Texas
What is the name of the letter William B Travis wrote?
Victory or Death
What was the Texas Declaration of Independence modeled after?
The US Declaration of Independence
Who is Moses Austin?
He was the first person granted permission to bring settlers from the United States to Texas.
Who won the Battle of the Alamo?
The Mexican Army
What was the Speech Father Hidalgo gave?
Grito de Dolores
What did the flag that JH Moore flew over the cannon say?
Come and Take It
What was the runaway scrape?
Texans fleeing their homes to be safe from the Mexican Army
What is Stephen F. Austin considered?
The Father of Texas
What happened at the Goliad Massacre?
Santa Anna ordered the execution of over 400 Texan soldiers. “Remember Goliad” became a Texas battle cry.
Who is William B. Travis?
Commander at the Alamo, wrote "Victory or Death"
What was the Constitutional Convention of 1836?
Texas delegates met at Washington–on-the-Brazos and declared independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836 and wrote a constitution.
Who were the 4 main defenders/leaders at the Alamo?
William B Travis, David Crocket, Juan Seguin, James Bowie
What is a filibuster?
Filibusters were military adventurers who wanted to free Texas or all of Mexico from Spanish rule.
What was the result of the Battle of the Alamo & the Goliad Massacre?
The runaway scrape
Who is Juan Seguin?
He was a tejano and one of the commanders for the Texas Army. Travis sent him to get help during the Alamo battle.
How did the Texas Army win the Battle of San Jacinto?
Used geography as a strategy for the surprise attack, surrounding the Mexican troops while they were sleeping.
What time of day did the Mexican Army attack the Alamo and how long did the fighting last?
Early in the morning, 5am. 90 minutes.
How did Iturbide help aid in Mexican Independence from Spain?
He joined forces with the poor people of Mexico to fight against Spanish rule.
What is the last battle of the Texas Revolution?
The Battle of San Jacinto
Who is Santa Anna?
President of Mexican and head of the Mexican Army during the Texas Revolution
Why was the Law of April 6, 1830 issued?
After receiving the Mier y Terán Report, the Mexican government issued the Law of April 6, 1830
What were the public terms of the Treaty of Velasco?
1. Mexico would recognize that the war had ended and that Texas was officially independent
2. all Mexican troops would withdraw past the Rio Grande
3. Santa Anna would be returned to Mexico