Part 1
Most of those living in Texas during the 1830's were _________
Former Americans
The Mexican government allowed __________ __________ to bring settlers from America to Nacogdoches
Haden Edwards
This was passed as a result of the Mexican government receiving the Mier y Teran Report
Law of April 6th, 1830
The flag that read "Come and Take It" was displayed before the ___________ of ____________
Battle of Gonzales
The Battle of the Alamo was won by this army
This was the final battle of the Texas Revolution, where Texian forces defeated the Mexican army
Battle of San Jacinto
This was the first attempt to secede, or leave, Mexico by the Texas settlers
Fredonian Rebellion
Mier y Teran Report
Who was sent to Mexico City to discuss requests made by the Texans with President Santa Anna?
Stephen F. Austin
What was the reason for William B. Travis' letter from The Alamo?
Travis needed reinforcements because he knew the Mexican army outnumbered the Texians
What was the Runaway Scrape and what were Texians running from?
The Runaway Scrape was the result of Texians constant fear of Santa Anna and his army. They were fleeing Texas in hopes of reaching America safely.
Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested and what were the reactions of Texians back home?
What did Texians cry out during the Battle of San Jacinto?
"Remember the Alamo"
"Remember Goliad"
What American event inspired the Texians to write the Texas Declaration of Independence?
American Revolution
What was the result of the initial Siege of San Antonio in December of 1835?
Mexican forces were ordered to retreat back into Mexico and Texian forces considered this to be a victory. Little did they know Santa Anna would be returning soon for revenge.
The Alamo defenders were comprised of these two groups of people
Mexicans who were Native San Antonians
U.S. and European immigrants who settled in Texas
Why was General Mier y Teran sent to Texas and what are the three things he observed on his journey?
He was sent to Texas to report on the conditions of the state.
He observed -
•Mexican influence decreased northward
•Anglo settlers outnumbered Tejanos 10 to 1
•differences in language and culture created tension between colonists and Mexicans
What was the effect of the Battle of the Alamo on Texian spirits?
Texians were angered and were encouraged to continue the war for independence after the Texian loss at The Alamo
Why did the Mexican government not accept the Treaties of Velasco?
Because Texas did not immediately release Santa Anna
What did the Texan delegates write in the Declaration of November 7th, 1835 during the Consultation of 1835?
•pledged their loyalty to Mexico
•explained that they had only used force to defend themselves
•warned that if the Constitution of 1824 was not restored, then they would create an independent government
What are ALL of the provisions included in the Law of April 6th, 1830?
•stopped all immigration from the United States
•terminated all Anglo empresario contracts
•outlawed bringing slaves to Texas
•increased tariffs on imported goods from the United States
•established military posts in Texas
List two events that lead up to the Texas Revolution and provide a short explanation as to why is lead to further conflict.
2. Mier y Teran Report
3. Law of April 6th, 1830
4. Stephen F. Austin's arrest
What were the terms of the first public Treaty of Velasco?
-Mexico would recognize that the war had ended and that Texas was officially independent
-all Mexican troops would withdraw past the Rio Grande
-Santa Anna would be returned to Mexico
Who were the 3 people who were elected leaders of Texas AND their positions after the Constitutional Convention of 1836?
1. David Burnett- President of Texas
2. Lorenzo de Zavala- Vice President of Texas
3. Sam Houston- General of Texas Army
Explain in 1-2 sentences what the Goliad Massacre was and why is was important in the Texas Revolution era.
The Goliad Massacre occurred after Mexican forces captured 350 Texian men and executed every single one. The Goliad Massacre encouraged Texians to continue the war for independence at any cost.