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What are some battles from the revolution? Name at least 2.
Answer- Battle at Gonzalez, Battle at Goliad and the Siege of Bexar, Battle at the Alamo.
100
Who was Sam Houston?
Answer- a 19th century American statesmen, politician, and soldier. He is best know for his leading roles in bringing Texas into the United States
100
Which empresario brought the "old 300" to Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
100
What flag was used at the Battle of Gonzalez?
"Come and Take it" Flag
100
What did the flag say when the Mexicans tried to get back their cannon?
Come and Take It
200
What years did the revolution take place?
Answer- 1835-1836
200
Who was Jim Bowie?
Man most Famous for knife fighting; a defender of the Alamo
200
What did Haden Edwards start?
The Fredonia Rebellion
200
Why did the flag say "Come and Take it"?
because the Texans were going to make the Mexican army fight for it
200
Who was president of the Texans goverment?
David Burnet
300
What caused the Texas Revolution?
Answer- Anglo settlers were unhappy with Mexican laws
300
Who was Lorenzzo de Zavala?
Vice president of Texan goverment
300
Which people lived in Texas but were born in the U.S.?
Anglo Americans
300
What colors are the Mexican flag?
Red, White and Green
300
Where was the Texas Declaration of Independence written?
Washington on the Brazos; the Convention of 1836
400
At which battle were all of the defenders killed?
Answer- the Alamo
400
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
A Texan Army Leader and a very important person in the Texas Revolution
400
Which people lived in Texas but were born in Mexico?
Tejanos
400
Name 3 of the 6 flags that have flown over Texas.
French, Spanish, Mexican, U.S., Texas
400
Who was the leader of the Texans army?
Sam Houston
500
Which battle won the war?
Answer- Battle of San Jacinto
500
Who is Santa Anna?
General of the Mexican army
500
Which law made the settlers want to gain their independence?
The law of April 6, 1830
500
How many stars does the Texas flag have?
One
500
When did Stephen F. Austin become unhappy with the Mexican government?
After the laws changed and he was thrown in jail.
600
Haden and Benjamin Edwards led an rebellion against Mexico and called their short lived colony _________
What is the Republic of Fredonia
600
Centralist wanted power in the hands of small group of people. Who wanted the opposite?
Who are the Federalist
600
The Texans declare __________________ in the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
What is their loyalty to Mexico and support of Mexican government
600
This flag was used in a rebellion against Mexico. Name the one of the two gentlemen who used it.
Who is Benjamin or Haden Edward
600
The continued advancement of the Mexican Army caused a panic among settlers. It was known as the "Runaway Scrape". Which directions did the settlers go and why?
What is east, hoping to reach the safety of the U. S.