Misc.
How long did the Battle of San Jacinto last?
What is 18 minutes?
This first battle of the Texas Revolution on October 2, 1835, involved a small cannon and the phrase “Come and take it.”
What is The Battle of Gonzales?
The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830.
What is to stop immigration to Texas?
This date marks the return of Stephen F. Austin from his imprisonment in Mexico, reuniting him with the Texian cause.
When is September 1835?
This "Father of Texas" helped bring American settlers to Texas and initially tried to work with Mexican authorities before joining the revolution.
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
Who shot a cannon at the Mexican forces at the Battle of the Alamo?
Who is William B. Travis?
This famous 13-day siege, ending on March 6, 1836, saw all Texian defenders perish, becoming a symbol of bravery and sacrifice.
What is The Battle of the Alamo?
During this event, a significant figure sent a letter to Texas leaders to form Texas' own government, and the letter was intercepted by the Mexican Government.
What is the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?
When did the massacre of Texian forces at Goliad, by order of Santa Anna, that fueled anger and resolve among Texian soldiers take place?
When is 1836?
A commander at the Alamo, this man famously wrote a letter ending with "Victory or Death."
Who is William B. Travis
This event inspired the battle cry for future battles in the revolution.
What is the Siege at the Alamo?
This October 9, 1835, skirmish saw Texians capture a Mexican fort at Goliad, securing supplies and morale for their cause.
What is the Battle of Goliad?
The Texas Revolution ended with this symbolic action, as Texians demanded Santa Anna sign peace terms following his capture.
What is the signing of the Treaties of Velasco?
On this date, the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed, marking the formal start of Texas' break from Mexico.
When is 1836?
He led Texian forces at the Battle of Coleto but was captured and executed along with his men in the Goliad Massacre.
Who is James Fannin?
What year did Mexico gain it's independence from Spain?
This December 1835 battle led to the capture of San Antonio after a prolonged siege, marking an early Texian victory.
What is the Battle of San Antonio de Bexar?
Haden Edwards' followers declared themselves an independent state during this event.
What is the Fredonian Rebellion?
When did Texian forces captured San Antonio de Bexar, forcing Mexican troops to surrender and leave Texas temporarily.
When is 1835?
This former Tennessee congressman and frontiersman fought and died at the Alamo.
Who is Davy Crockett?
Said that Texans was with the Mexican people, but not the Mexican government.
What are the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
This massacre occurred on March 27, 1836, where over 300 Texian prisoners, including James Fannin, were executed by Mexican forces.
What is the Goliad Massacre?
In December 1835, Texians captured this city after a successful siege, briefly gaining control over Mexican forces in Texas.
When did Santa Anna sign two treaties with Texas, ending the Texas Revolution.
A lawyer and statesman, he briefly led the Texian government as president during the revolution.
Who is David Burnett?