Revolution
____ was the Mexican dictator who got rid of the Constitution of 1824 (3)
Santa Anna
The Battle of Gonzales is often called the "Lexington of Texas" because
it's a comparison to the first battle of the American Revolution
The short-term government set up in Texas was called the
Provisional Government
True or False: General Cos and his troops surrendered at San Antonio
True
Define Siege
the act of capturing a place.
The Consultation put _____ in charge of the regular Texan army(1)
Sam Houston
The plan of the Texans in San Antonio was to
lay siege on Cos and his army until they were forced to surrender.
During the time period we are currently studying (early 1800’s), Texas was
a state in Mexico.
At The Consultation, the delegates decided that they were fighting for(10)
The Constitution of 1824
Define Provisional
Temporary
Following a long siege, Texan troops captured _____ and his men in San Antonio. He then swore never to fight in Texas again.(5)
General Cos
What was the result (outcome) of the Texans' victory at San Antonio?(9)
No Mexican soldiers remained in Texas
Which of these events happened FIRST?(8)
Battle of Gonzales
the surrender of Cos
the capture of Goliad
Battle of Gonzales
A Tejano who sided with the Texans and was a commander in the Texas Cavalry.
Juan Seguin
Define Petition
request made for somethin you want.
The Battle of Gonzales is important because (8)
First battle of the Texas Revolution
A fort containing large amounts of weapons and ammunition was captured by Texan soldiers in
Goliad
Which of these events happened LAST?
Battle of Gonzales
the surrender of Cos
the capture of Goliad
The surrender of Cos
The Texans carried out a siege in which battle?
San Antonio
Define Veto
to prevent something from becoming law.
The Battle of Gonzales occurred as a result of (8)
Mexico wanted their cannon back.
Why were the Texans confident after the capture of Goliad?
They had won two important victories.
True or False: The Texans carried out a long siege at Goliad
False
A fort containing large amounts of weapons, ammunition and supplies was captured by Texan soldiers in
Goliad
Define Garrison
military post