Battles of Texas Revolution
Important individuals of Texas Revolution
CASUSE AND EFFECT
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
100
What was the phrase the Texian revolutionaries told to Mexican forces at the Battle of Gonzales?
"Come and take it."
100
She survived the Alamo Battle and reported to Sam Houston about Santa Anna's army and what happened at the Alamo.
Susana Dickinson
100
Manifest Destiny, the belief that the United States was divinely destined to expand across North America from the Atlantic to the Pacific
One of the effects of the Texas Revolution
100
Why is March 2, 1836, important in Texas history?
Texas declared Independence from Mexico
200
In which direction did General Santa Anna move while battling Texas forces?
East
200
Both died serving as leaders of the Alamo during the attack by Santa Anna
William B. Travis and James Bowie
200
After what battle, the courage of the defenders led many Texans to join General Houston and resist the Mexican forces
After the Battle of the Alamo
200
Why do you think the Treaty was kept a secret?
Santa Anna could not show he supported Texas
300
Not wanting to give up the town cannon, a group of revolutionary Texans challenged the Mexicans to "come and take it," in which battle?
Battle of Gonzalez
300
President of Mexico during the Texas Revolution, he became a Dictator and lost the Battle of San Jacinto, giving Texas its Independence.
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
300
What was the effect of the Battle of San Jacinto?
It forced Santa Anna to give Texas its Independence.
300
Was one purpose of writing the Texas Declaration of Independence
To gain support from the people of the United States
400
What battle contributed to Texas's independence from Mexico?
THE BATTLE OF THE ALAMO
400
A major Texas city is named after him. Member of the U.S Congress, led troops to success at San Jacinto, and was the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836.
Sam Houston
400
Mexico banned slavery, Texas was not recognized as a Mexican state, settlers were tied to U.S culture, and colonists believed in Manifest Destiny
Texas Revolution
400
In March each year, Texas celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From what country?
Mexico
500
What was the last Battle of the Texas Revolution, where Houston used a surprise attack and lasted 18 minutes?
THE BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO
500
Attended the convention of 1836, and helped draft the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, he also served in the Mexican government, and became an active supporter of Texas independence.
Lorenzo de Zavala
500
After the Battle of the Alamo and Santa Anna's message, many Texans left their home and fled west to other states, because they were afraid of the harsh treatment from Santa Anna.
Runaway Sacrape
500
When is the official day of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence
March 2, 1836