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Commander of the Texas army and eventually Texan governor. He was well known for his victory at the battle of San Jacinto.
Who was Sam Houston?
The battle that took place at an abandoned mission. The Texans were outnumbered 9 to 1 and lost. However this battle unified them.
What was the Alamo?
$30
How much did 4,428 acres cost in the colonization laws of 1825?
An order that has the force of law.
What is a decree?
A large hunting knife used on the frontiers of the United States in the early 1830's.
What was the Bowie Knife?
He was a and wealthy land speculator who got a contract to bring in 800 families.
Who was Hayden Edwards?
The battle lead by Sam Houston. This was when Texas won her independence. Santa Anna made the mistake of taking a siesta and the Texans attacked.
What was the battle of San Jacinto?
1. No one could receive more than 48,708 acres of land
2. No colony could be
(a) 10 leagues from the cost
(b) 20 leagues form international conflict
3. only those who intended on permanently living in Texas would get a land contract.
What did the colonization laws of 1824 state?
a person who buys and sells land with hope of selling it for a large profit.
What was a land speculator?
It meant no quarter.
What did the red flag the Santa Anna hung at the Alamo mean?
Commander of the Texas forces. He was known for his bravery at the Alamo.
Who was William B Travis?
Colonel Fannin was in charge of the Texan troops against Urrea's troops. Fannin failed to follow Sam Houston's orders, ad they were forced to surrender. They expected to be taken as prisoners of war, but then what was eventually known as the ______ Massacre.
What was Goliad?
Stated
1. Santa Anna promised to never fight Texas again.
2.Santa Anna had to order his troops out of Texas
3. They had to exchange prisoners of war
4. All property seized by Mexicans during the war was to be returned to its owners.
What did the public treaty of Velasco state?
property obtained during the course of the marriage.
What is community property?
The Mexicans were used to strategic fighting and this attack was street fighting(which the Texans were used too).
What advantage did the Texas have against the Mexicans at the attack on San Antonio?
Most successful empresario. He was known for bringing in the old 300. The capital of Texas today is named after him.
Who is Stephen F Austin?
What was Gonzales?
Stated:
1. Santa Anna would work for the recognition of Texas Independence.
2. The boundary would be set at the Rio Grande
3. Santa Anna would be escorted back to Mexico
What did the private treaty of Velasco state?
A Latin term meaning the for the time between.
What does ad-interim mean?
Virginia
Where was Sam Houston born?
Mexican president. He was known for his cruelty especially at the attacks at the Alamo and Goliad.
Who was Santa Anna?
People were upset about the taxes on imported goods. Bradburn tried to enforce the law and arrested two lawyers( one being William B Travis). People were upset about this and skirmishes broke out.
What were the skirmishes in Anahuac?
Stated:
1. stopped immigration from the US
2.supended most empressario's contracts that had not been completed.
3. Government encouraged immigration from other countries into Texas.
4. discouraged trade form other countries by raising taxes
5. set up new military forts
What did the the law of April 6 1820 state?
The soldiers at a military outpost.
What is a garrison?
Washington on the Brazos
Where is the birthplace of Texas?