People of the revolution
Why was the battle of Gonzales compared to Lexington?
It was the first battle to start the revolution.
What was the effect of the Battle of San Antonio De Bexar?
It Showed Texas could defeat Mexico.
What was the outcome of the Convention of 1836
Texas declared Independence
What is a question a Historian would have about the Runaway Scrape?
How did the families respond to Santa Anna's march eastward
Why did fanon's surrender at Coleto lead to the Goliad Massacre?
Santa Anna ordered all Prisoners be executed
What did the phrase "Come and Take it" symbolize?
Refusal to surrender to Mexico.
The secret Treaty of Velasco promised what?
Mexico would recognize Texas as Independent
What key document was signed at Washington on the Brazos?
Texas Declaration of Independence
How did the Runaway Scrape affect Houston's Army?
It slowed it down as families Fled east.
What best helped Texans at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Surprise attack on resting troops
Why was Erastus "deaf" Smith important to the Texas Army?
Gathered intelligence and burned the Vince's bridge
Why was the Victory or Death letter important?
It inspired Texans and showed courage
What group made the decisions at the Convention of 1836?
Delegates representing Texas Settlements.
time line
B of Gonzales, B of San Antonio Bexar, ________, Battle of San Jacinto
Goliad Massacre.
How did the Alamo affect Texans?
It motivated them to fight harder for independence
What can you infer about Susanna from her accounts?
She was brave enough to deliver bad news.
What was Travis hoping for in his letter of Freedom or Death?
Reinforcements would come to the Alamo.
What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto
Texas Won it's Independence
What led to the treaty of Velasco?
Santa Anna's capture at San Jacinto
What was Santa Anna's mistake at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Allowed his troops to rest without Guards.
Juan Seguin service in the revolution an example of?
A Tejano supporting Texas over Mexico
Why was Susana Dickinson released?
To frighten Sam Houston's Army
Why was there two Treaties of Velasco?
one was public and one was secret to protect Santa Anna
What did the scrape reveal about conditions in Texas?
Settlers faced fear as they fled.
Why was the Texas Revolution important to history?
Texas beat Mexico and became a free country