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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
At Washington-on-the-Brazos, a group of prominent Texans waited anxiously for news from the Alamo. They had gathered for the ____________, which began on March 1, just days before the Alamo’s fall.
Convention of 1836
The first Texan casualty of the revolution. He was wounded at Goliad in 1835, what was his name?
Samuel McCulloch Jr
In the Battle of what, the Texas rebels were pinned down without cover.
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
The only Mexican congressman out of the other 59 other delegates.
Lorenzo de Zavala
Whats another name for a temporary government?
Ad Interim
The Texans also learned that Santa Anna was heading to Gonzales, where Houston had fewer than ___ men.
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
On ____________, the delegates voted unanimously to accept the Texas Declaration of Independence.
March 2, 1836
Who was selected as the interim president?
David G. Burnet
After Urrea had received a respond from Santa Anna proclaiming that there shall be no survivers, This event happened to Fannin, and his 400 troops.
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 delegates voted unanimously to accept the ______________. Copies of the document were sent to towns around Texas to help spread the word to the people.
Texas Declaration of Independence
When did David G. Burnet and and Lorenzo de Zavala, go into office?
March 17, 1836
Who helped a few people escape the Goliad Massicare. Texans later referred to her as the Angel of Goliad.
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
Written mostly by _____________, the declaration was modeled after the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
George C. Childress
After accepting the Texas Declaration of Independence, some delegates wanted to rush to San Antonio to aid the defenders of the Alamo, which was still under siege. But who urged the delegates to stay and create a constitution for their new republic?
Sam Houston
When Sam Houston heard that Santa Anna was approaching his base at San Felipe, he moved his army 20 miles north to this persons plantation.
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
Of the 59 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, two of these people were Tejanos. What were their names?
José Antonio Navarro and José Francisco Ruiz
Who did the scouts escorted along a few other survivors of the Alamo into Gonzales? She was also the wife of Almaron Dickinson.
Susan Dickinson
Citizens of Cincinnati, Ohio, had sent two cannons to the soldiers. The Texans named the cannons. What were their names?
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
what is the notion that the power to create or change the government comes from the people?
Popular Sovereignty
Word began to spread through Texas about the Alamo. Fearing for their lives, Texans fled eastward. Anglo settlers—often accompanied by African American slaves—and many Tejanos left their farms, homes, and towns to avoid the advancing Mexican forces. This movement of settlers became known as the what?
Runaway Scrape
Houston and the Texas army left Groce’s plantation on April 12, marching southeast toward what town?
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
What is statement of basic rights that the government cannot take away from citizens?
Bill of Rights
On March 14 Urrea won what, defeating the troops who had been sent to evacuate the settlement?
Battle of Refugio
The Texas army realized that defeating the more than 1,200 Mexican soldiers now in position would not be easy. Shortly before noon on what date did Houston call a meeting his officers?
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 new Texas constitution also allowed _________ to continue, and legalized the purchase of new ______.
Slavery
After Urrea's victory, he turned his attention to Goliad where the Colonel had an army, In my opinion he's the stupidest person ever.
James Fannin
What battle was the surprise attack at noon where the people were screaming “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember Goliad!”?
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 is what?
Petition
With no choice but battle, Fannin chose to stand and fight near what creek.
Coleto Creek
How long did the Battle of San Jacinto last?
18