Heroes of the Alamo
Mexican Government
Vocabulary
Battles
Cool facts
100
This fellow was born in Tennessee and came to Texas looking for wealth and adventure. He volunteered to join the fight for Texas' independence and died at the battle of the Alamo.
David "Davey" Crockett
100
What religion did the Mexican government require its citizens to follow?
Roman Catholic
100
A formal agreement between two countries
Treaty
100
Mexican soldiers were ordered to take a cannon from Gonzales. What did the people of Gonzales do?
The flew a white flag with a picture of a cannon on it and the words "Come and Take it"
100
Who were the three leaders of the fight at the Alamo?
William B Travis, David Crockett, and James Bowie
200
He was born in Virginia and left home to go live with the Cherokee Indians. He led Texas to independence at the Battle of San Jacinto and was the first president of the Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
200
What law was passed stating that no US citizen or their slaves could immigrate to Texas?
Law of April 6
200
Money paid to the government in exchange for goods or services
Tax
200
The second battle of the Texas Revolution was won by the Texans giving them confidence to continue their fight for freedom. The battle was fought in what town?
Goliad
200
Did Santa Anna die during the battle of San Jacinto?
No, he fled and was later captured and forced to sign a treaty granting Texas an independent country.
300
Born in San Antonio Texas, this man led Sam Houston's army during the Texas Revolution. He also served as mayor of San Antonio
Juan Seguin
300
When Stephen F Austin went to Mexico to talk to Santa Anna about Texas becoming a separate Mexican state what happened to him?
He was thrown in jail.
300
What bill stated that certain rights belonged to all Texans?
Bill of Rights
300
Santa Anna's troops surrounded this mission and no Texan soldier was left alive. This was an epic battle and both sides paid a tragic price.
The Alamo
300
Was Austin Texas' original capital?
The first capital of Texas was Colombia, a town on the Brazos river.
400
A famous general, this man led his Mexican soldiers into Texas ready to fight. His army defeated the Texans at the Alamo but later lost at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was forced to sign a treaty allowing Texas their independence.
Santa Anna
400
Santa Anna was a dictator in what country?
Mexico
400
A formal meeting in which colonists gathered
Convention
400
The final battle of the Revolution was led by Sam Houston and it was the end of Mexico's hold on Texas.
The Battle of San Jacinto
500
Famous for his large knife that he used, this man rallied men to fight for Texas. He became ill before the battle began and yet still had the courage to try and fight. He had his men carry him over the line in the sand as a message to others, if I am willing, then so should you be.
James "Jim" Bowie
500
Why were Texans angry with Santa Anna?
Santa Anna took more power than Mexico's constitution allowed and heavily taxed the citizens.
500
What is the surrounding of a place by enemy forced trying to capture it?
Siege
500
Why did the men yell, "Remember the Alamo!" as they went into battle?
To remind them of the brave soldiers that were willing to and did give up their lives for the freedom of Texas
500
What was Austin originally called before it was named to honor Stephen F Austin?
Waterloo
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