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Austin was dissatisfied with his camp's location and wanted to find one closer to the city where he could keep an eye on Cos. To identify such a spot, he dispatched a search group commanded by a frontiersman from Louisiana. What's the name of the frontiersman?
James “Jim” Bowie
The Texas defenders were startled awake in the early morning by Mexican troops' yells and the sound of music. What month and day did this first occur?
March 6
Texas delegates focused on military concerns, aiming to create a professional army similar to the US army. Who was its commander-in-chief?
Sam Houston
Texas forces—those not headed to Matamoros—were dispersed in small groupings. Which Colonel commanded just over 100 troops at San Antonio?
James Neill
Who was elected lietenant governor of the provisional government?
James Robinson
What was the gathering of prominent Texans that began on March 1. It was held a few days before the fall of the Alamo.
Convention of 1836
Samuel McCulloch Jr
This battle was fought between 300 Texas soldiers and 300 to 500 Mexican troops. Fannin led the Texans and Urrea led the Mexican troops. The Mexicans ended up winning and the Texans surrendered. What battle is this called?
Battle of Coleto
What was the name of those people that wished to remain loyal to Mexico?
Pro-peace group
A captured Mexican officer was brought to the camp and stated that General Cos' men were ineffective and disorderly. After hearing the story, who shouted to the troops, "Who will go with old Ben Milam into San Antonio?"
Ben Milam
On March 1, 32 Gonzales volunteers rode into the Alamo, creeping in during the early morning darkness. Who were they led by?
Albert Martin
Who was in responsible of determining the sites for the fort's 21 cannons?
Almaron Dickinson
What was the name of the document that justified the Texans' fighting against Mexico; Texans were not rebelling, they argued, but only fighting to defend their rights under the 1824 Constitution, and as long as Mexico denied these rights, the Texans were justified in forming their own government?
Declaration of November 7, 1835
A Texas delegate who previously served in the Mexican Congress.
Lorenzo de Zavala
This was a temporary government created by the Texan delegates .
Ad Interim
How many people were killed in the Goliad Massacre?
400
A committee assembled to discuss Texans' strategies for dealing with Mexico; the opening was slated for mid-October, but was postponed due to the commencement of battles in Texas. What was the meeting known as?
Consultation
People who did not fight were referred to as what?
Noncombatants
Who authorized the creation of a navy?
General Council
In February 1836, Santa Anna's army was well on its way to San Antonio. How many soldiers did he have under his command?
6,000
Sam Houston was concerned about the Texas army's lack of preparation and organization, so he sent someone to San Antonio to assess the situation. Who did Sam Houston send?
James “Jim” Bowie
When did the Texas delegates unanimously vote to declare Texas free from Mexico?
March 2, 1836
Who was selected as the president of ad interim in 1836?
David G. Burnet
This is when 400 Texans were shot and executed by the Mexican soldiers after the battle of the Coleto. What was this event called?
Goliad Massacre
The Battle of Gonzales is traditionally considered the beginning of what?
The Texas Revolution
Troops commanded by Bowie were dispatched to ambush the Mexicans and grab their silver; Bowie's unit promptly overcame the soldiers and stole their cargo. The Texans enthusiastically opened the bags that were meant to contain silver, only to find grass for feeding horses instead. What did this occurrence become known as?
The Grass Fight
What is a temporary government known as?
Provisional
What became the Texas Army's rallying cry?
Remember the Alamo
Milam's plea was heeded by around 300 Texans, who assembled at the Old Mill that night. Ben Milam and one other person each led a group during the raid on San Antonio. What is the name of that person?
Francis W. Johnson
The document that declared Texas free from Mexico.
Texas Declaration of Independence
When were David G. Burnet and Lorenzo de Zavala selected as president and vice president of ad interim?
March 17, 1836
After the battle of Coleto, many Texans were held at Goliad and were waiting to be executed. One of the prisoners who was traveling with Mexican troops named ________ helped few people escape. She was later referred to as the Angel of Goliad. What was her name?
Francita Alavez
During the siege, the Texas army's command changed after Stephen F. Austin concluded he was a better diplomat than a general and accepted a position as a commissioner to the United States. The soldiers elected an experienced officer to take charge of the army. What's his name?
Edward Burleson
Santa Anna directed that a huge flag be raised so that the defenders inside the Alamo could see it; the "no quarter" banner implied that Santa Anna would leave no survivors. What exactly did the flag look like?
Blood-Red Flag
What are high stake fences known as?
Palisades
Motivated by their victory in Gonzales, the volunteers plotted their next move and began to organize themselves into a formal army. They elected officers; who was elected as General?
Stephen F. Austin
After digging up the cannon and loading it onto a cart, the rebels taunted the Mexican troops by creating a flag with an image of a cannon and a statement. What exactly did the statement say?
COME AND TAKE IT
This is who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.
George C. Childress
He was commander-chief of the Texas Army.
Sam Houston
When Sam Houston heard that Santa Anna was approaching the Texan's base at San Felipe Houston moved up 20 miles to _______'s plantation. Who's plantation was this?
Jared Groce
On November 26, one of Burleson's scouts rode into camp and reported that over 100 Mexican soldiers and pack animals were on their way to San Antonio. What is the name of that individual?
Erastus “Deaf” Smith
What are the names of those who are killed, injured, captured, or go missing in battle?
Casualties
What are foot soldiers referred to as?
Infantry
After receiving Bowie's letter, Governor Smith decided to send reinforcements to San Antonio. Who did he command to gather a force and support Bowie?
William B. Travis
Who slipped past Mexican troops to seek assistance from Goliad?
Juan Seguín
Two of the 59 Texas delegates that were Tejanos.
José Antonio Navarro and José Francisco Ruiz
Susanna Dickinson is one of the survivors of the Alamo and the wife of Alamron Dickinson.
Susanna Dickinson
The citizens of Cincinnati, Ohio sent two cannons to Texan soldiers. What did the Texans name the cannons?
Twin Sisters
Only a handful of Texans survived the Alamo. Almaron Dickinson's wife and daughter Angelina both survived? What exactly is her name?
Susanna Dickinson
What was the name of the 29-year-old lawyer who was in charge of upgrading the plaza walls? He and the other defenders erected parts of the walls up to 12 feet tall and 2 feet thick.
Green Jameson
On October 2, 1835, the Mexicans began firing shots, and the Texans retaliated in kind. The skirmish was brief, and no Texans were killed, but at least one Mexican soldier died. What's the name of the battle?
Battle of Gonzales
To assist in the administration of the government, the Consultation established the General Council, which appointed three commissioners to travel to the United States with the purpose of recruiting army volunteers and raising funds. What are the names of the three individuals?
Stephen F. Austin, William H. Wharton, and Branch T. Archer
A Mexican general was on his way to Goliad from the Gulf Coast with a different army than Santa Anna's. What's the general's name?
José de Urrea
This is the belief that the people have the power to create or change the government.
Popular Sovereignty
What was it called when Texans fled eastward all because of a rumored 700 Mexican troops heading towards them?
Runaway Scrape
Harrisburg
Who was it that gave the Gonzales residents the order to turn over the cannon DeWitt had been given four years prior? They buried the cannon in an orchard after refusing.
Domingo de Ugartechea
What date did the Consultation begin?
November 4, 1835
Sam Houston and William Goyens from Nacogdoches traveled to East Texas to seek a peace treaty with whom?
The Cherokee
Which month and day did Mexican forces open fire on the Alamo?
February 24
The Alamo's two structures and walls surrounded an area of around three acres, which would take approximately 1,000 soldiers to defend properly. How many Texas soldiers were at the Alamo before Santa Anna's men arrived?
150
This is the statement of basic rights of citizens that cannot be taken away by the government.
Bill of Rights
This was the battle fought on March 14 and won by the Mexican general Jose de Urrea. He led an estimated 550 troops.
Battle of Refugio
When did the Battle of San Jacinto happen?
April 21, 1836
Who commanded a volunteer brigade from Alabama to assist the Texas defense?
James Bonham
Texas forces that were not on their way to Matamoros were dispersed in small groups. Who commanded the roughly 400 men in Goliad?
James Fannin
What is the name of the collective that claimed that Texas should declare independence from Mexico?
Pro-war delegates
Who was elected governor of the provisional government?
Henry Smith
Mexican troops were advancing on Texas, intending to punish the Texans for their rebellion. Who were they commanded by?
Santa Anna
The legalization of purchasing slaves.
Slavery
The Texan colonel who had an army at Goliad.
James Fannin
The battle that helped Texas win the war. This battle was a surprise attack on the Mexican army by the Texans. This battle occured on April 21, 1836. The Texans had 900 troop lead by Sam Houston. The Mexicans had 1,200. Which battle was this?
Battle of San Jacinto
Santa Anna's army band was playing a song that indicated no mercy would be granted. What is the name of the song?
El Degüello
As word spread about the rebellion, US volunteers trickled into Texas. Who led a dozen Tennessee volunteers to San Antonio a few days after Travis arrived?
Davy Crockett
Soldiers who fought on horseback were known as what?
Cavalry
James Bonham and a volunteer force from Alabama joined the Texas defense. What were they known as?
Mobile Grays
Where was the Alamo strategically located?
Old San Antonio Road
A formal request
Petition
The creek near where a battle was fought. This creek was near Goliad. What was the creek called?
Coleto Creek
How long did the Battle of San Jacinto last?
18