Prominent People
This Texas leader was in command of the volunteer forces at the Alamo and was known for his large, oversized knife.
Who is James Bowie?
This document was sent by William B. Travis during the siege of the Alamo and was addressed to "The people of Texas, and all Americans in the world".
What is the "Victory or Death" letter?
This man was named Commander-in-Chief of the Texas armed forces during the Texas Revolution.
Who is Sam Houston?
This mission was the site of both a valiant defensive effort and a horrific massacre, and became a rallying battle cry for the Texas Army afterwards.
What is The Alamo?
Once the Mexican Army breached the walls of the Alamo, the final battle lasted for ____ minutes.
What is 90 minutes?
A lawyer who later joined the Texas army, he led the regular forces at the Alamo.
Who is William B. Travis?
This document officially signaled the Texan's intent to split from Mexico and form their own country?
What is the Texas Declaration of Independence?
This meeting of Texas delegates to discuss independence from Mexico was named for the town it took place in and the river that town was on.
What is "Washington on the Brazos"?
This president turned dictator led Mexican forces during the Texas Revolution and came to be known for his brutal tactic of never taking prisoners.
Who is Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna?
The Mexican Army achieved victory at the Alamo on _____________.
What is March 6th, 1836?
A former Tennessee congressman and legendary frontiersman, this man led a small force of men at the Alamo. He was captured and executed after the battle.
Who is Davy Crockett?
The "Victory or Death" letter was sent out to request ___________ at the Alamo.
What is "reinforcements"?
This man was responsible for writing the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Who is George Childress?
Prior to the massacre, a red flag was raised by Mexican forces. The red flag sends this message.
What is "no quarter" (no prisoners will be taken)?
The Mexican Army began it's siege of the Alamo on _____________.
What is February 23rd, 1836?
This man was the original commanding officer of the Alamo forces but was forced to leave before the siege began due to personal issues.
Who is James Neil?
This document laid out the rights that Texans would have, how the government would work, and who would be in charge of the new country.
What is the Texas Constitution?
After the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence, this type of government had to be put in place due to the ongoing conflict in Texas.
What is an "ad-interim" government?
DAILY DOUBLE
Why did Texans yell "Remember the Alamo" in battles following it?
To remind themselves what they were fighting for and who they were fighting against.
Delegates at Washington on the Brazos officially declared Texas to be independent on _____________.
What is March 2nd, 1836?
This future Texas Senator was one of the carriers of Travis' "Victory or Death" letter who promised to return to the Alamo with reinforcements but was unable to fulfill that promise in time.
Who is Juan Seguin?
Under the Texas Constitution, men between the ages of ____ and ____ were asked to serve in the military if they were willing and able.
What is 17-50?
These "Big 3" of the Texas Constitution were written to ensure the newly declared country would be able to survive during the Texas Revolution.
What is "Leader, Military, Government"?
(BONUS POINTS IF YOU CAN TELL ME THE CORRECT EXAMPLE OF ALL 3)
These 5 problems plagued the Texas Army during the revolution.
What is:
- Not enough men
- High desertion rates
- No way to train/feed soldiers
- High volunteer rate
- Men wanting to choose their own officers
There were ____ delegates present at Washington on the Brazos.
What is 59?