Important People
This person was a leader in the Texas revolution and eventually became the first President of Texas
Sam Houston
This person avoided the Battle of the Alamo because he was sent out by William B. Travis to bring reinforcements
Juan Seguin
In what year did Mexico gain independence from Spain
1821
Those in Mexico who favored a strong central government
Centralists
This battle officially began the Texas Revolution
Battle of Gonzales
This person was elected President of Mexico in 1833. He was the main antagonist of the Texas Revolution
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
This person was the Commander of the Texan forces at Goliad
James Fannin
In 1826, Haden Edwards declared independence from Mexico. What was his new "country" called?
The Republic of Fredonia
Those in Mexico who wanted power to be split among the states
Federalists
Besides the Alamo, this battle was one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolution
The Goliad Massacre
This person was the Commander of the Texan forces at the Alamo
William B. Travis
This person led the Convention of 1836 and wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence
George Childress
During his investigation into Texas, General Manuel Mier y Teran discovered that Anglos outnumber Mexicans in Texas by how much?
10 to 1
Siege
In what year did the Battle of the Alamo take place
1836
This person was a Tennessee politician who came to the aid of Texans during the Revolution
Davy Crockett
This person helped write the first Texas Constitution and designed the first flag of Texas
Lorenzo de Zavala
What were the TWO main things that the Law of April 6, 1830 did
1. Mexico will strictly enforce slavery laws
2. Americans can no longer move to Texas
A type of government with elected representatives
The Battle of San Jacinto
This person was a well known knife fighter and was the Commander of the Volunteer army at the Alamo
Jim Bowie
This person was the Commander of the Mexican forces in Texas
General Martin de Cos
How did Stephen F. Austin's attitude towards Mexico change after his arrest
He went from being loyal of Mexico, to wanting independence
A movement to bring about change
Revolution
What year was the Treaty of Velasco signed?
The Treaty of Velasco was signed in 1836 and officially ended the Texas Revolution