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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
During the _____ of 1836, delegates gave Sam Houston full authority of both regular and volunteer armies.
Convention of 1836
Who was the first Texan casualty of the Texas Revolution? He was wounded in the Battle of Goliad in 1836.
Samuel McCulloch Jr
After battling, James Fannin and his army were surrounded by Jose de Urrea and his troops and ultimately had to surrender. What is the name of the battle?
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
Who had served in the Mexican Congress?
Lorenzo de Zavala
What means temporary government?
Ad Interim
On March 27, about how many Texans were shot outside of Goliad by Mexicans?
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 was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?
March 2, 1836
Who was selected as the ad interim president?
David G. Burnet
After they surrendered to the Mexican troops, many of Fannin's men were killed. What is the name of this massacre?
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
This document stated that Texas would no longer be part of Mexico and stated its independence. What is the name?
Texas Declaration of Independence
March 17, 1836
She was known as the "Angel of Goliad", because she helped Texans escape the Battle of Goliad. What is 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
Who mostly wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?
George C. Childress
Who was the commander-in-chief for the Texas Army? He also led the remaining army of Texans after their losses.
Sam Houston
When Sam Houston heard that Santa Anna was approaching his base in San Felipe, he and his troops moved 20 miles to what 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
Who were the 2 Tejanos that signed the Declaration of Independence?
José Antonio Navarro and José Francisco Ruiz
Who and her daughter spread the word about the Alamo?
Susanna Dickinson
Citizens of Cincinnati, Ohio gave Texas 2 cannons. 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
The idea/notion that government's power comes from people.
Popular Sovereignty
When word of Santa Anna's presence was heard, many Texans left and fled east, to the Louisiana border. What is this known as?
The Runaway Scrape
Sam Houston and his army left the plantation on April 12 and went where? They arrived 6 days later.
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 a statement of basic rights that the government cannot take away from citizens.
Bill of Rights
While Santa Anna lay siege to the Alamo, Urrea continued toward Refugio. On March 14 he won the ______ __ _______, defeating the troops who had been sent to evacuate the settlement.
Battle of Refugio
Santa Anna sent a small force to try to drive the Texans from their position, but the Texans drove it. In response, a small group of mounted Texans attacked the Mexican cavalry but were forced to retreat. Neither side would give any ground. Then, on the morning of ____ __, General Cos arrived on the field with 540 more Mexican troops. What was the date?
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
What did the new Texas Constitution continue to allow?
Slavery
On March 14, this man received an order from General Houston to withdraw to Victoria. Instead of acting immediately, this man waited for his troops to return from Refugio, not knowing that they had already been defeated. What is the name of this man?
James Fannin
This battle ultimately led to the Texans capturing Santa Anna and he eventually had to recognize their freedom. What was the name of the battle? It lasted about 18 minutes.
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 word that means formal request.
Petition
James Fannin had no choice but to battle against the Mexican troops even though the Texans were outnumbered. Where did this battle occur?
Coleto Creek
About how long was the battle of San Jacinto?
18 minutes