Early Tensions & Rebellions
Who started the Fredonian Rebellion after finding settlers already on his land and his land grant being revoked?
Haden Edwards
What law stopped U.S. immigration, banned bringing in more enslaved people, and added taxes?
Law of April 6, 1830
Who traveled to Mexico City to present Texas’ requests and ended up jailed for 18 months?
Stephen F. Austin
What was the first battle of the revolution, where Texans raised the “Come and Take It” flag?
Battle of Gonzales
Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?
George Childress
What Mexican investigation warned that Texas had too many Anglo Americans and too much U.S. influence?
Mier y Terán Report
Who was the Mexican commander at Anahuac who arrested William Travis and Patrick Jack?
Colonel Bradburn
Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested?
For writing a letter to the delegates telling them to go ahead and form their own government
What battle ended in James Fannin surrendering in an open field?
Battle of Coleto/Goliad
What day was the Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted?
March 2, 1836 — Texas Independence Day!!
What statements promised loyalty to Mexico/Santa Anna and the Constitution of 1824?
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
What Texas port collected taxes on imported goods and became a hotspot for conflict?
Anahuac
Which group wanted to avoid war and restore the Constitution of 1824?
Peace Party
What mission saw a 13-day siege ending with every defender killed or executed?
The Alamo
What 18-minute battle won Texas its independence?
Battle of San Jacinto
What did the Mier y Terán Report reveal?
Too many Anglo colonists in Texas
Too much U. S. influence on Texas
What caused Mexico to pass the Law of April 6, 1830?
The Mier y Terán Report
What 1833 meeting asked Mexico to allow U.S. immigration and make Texas its own state?
Convention of 1833
What event involved Texas families fleeing east after the Alamo and Goliad?
The Runaway Scrape
What documents—one public, one secret—did Santa Anna sign after being captured?
Treaties of Velasco
Why did the Mexican government outlaw slavery in Texas in 1829?
To reduce the appeal of Texas to U.S. settlers
Who were the two men arrested by Bradburn?
William Travis and Patrick Jack
What was the first real armed conflict between Texans and Mexican soldiers in June 1832?
Battle of Velasco
Who were the three men at the Alamo?
Jim Bowie
Davy Crockett
William B. Travis
Who served as the president and vice president of the ad interim government?
David Burnet and Lorenzo de Zavala