Key Figures
Who was the commander of the Texian forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Sam Houston
Where was the first battle of the Texas Revolution fought?
Battle of Gonzales
In what year did the Texas Revolution begin?
1835
The Texas Declaration of Independence and Constitution were based on the principles of which country?
The United States
Where was the Texian government located during the revolution?
Washington-on-the-Brazos
This Mexican president and general led the army against Texas during the revolution.
Antonio López de Santa Anna
What famous phrase was associated with the Battle of Gonzales?
"Come and Take It"
This convention in 1836 declared Texas independent from Mexico.
Convention of 1836
What document officially declared Texas independent from Mexico?
The Texas Declaration of Independence
Who was the interim president of Texas?
David G. Burnett
Who was the Texian commander at the Alamo?
William B. Travis
Which battle was a devastating loss for the Texians but became a rallying cry for their independence?
Battle of the Alamo
In what year did the Texas Revolution end?
1836
Who was the primary author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
George Childress
What famous phrase did William B. Travis use in his letter to request reinforcements during the Siege of the Alamo?
"Victory or Death."
These three famous frontiersman died defending the Alamo.
Davy Crockett, James Bowie, and William Travis
Which battle marked the final victory of Texian forces over Mexico?
Battle of San Jacinto
What event sparked the revolution when Mexican troops attempted to seize a small cannon?
Battle of Gonzales
What treaty ended the Texas Revolution and recognized Texian independence?
Treaties of Velasco
Who commanded the Texian forces at the Goliad Massacre?
Who led the Fredonian Rebellion, the first attempt by Texas settlers to rebel against Mexico?
Haden Edwards
Which Texian defeat saw many prisoners executed?
Goliad Massacre
What was the event during the Texas Revolution where Texian settlers fled their homes, burning supplies and villages to prevent them from falling into the hands of the advancing Mexican army?
The Runaway Scrape
What was the name of the contract that originally allowed Anglo settlers to come to Texas?
Empresario contracts
Under Mexican law, what did settlers have to agree to in order to receive land?
Become Mexican citizens and convert to Catholicism