Battles of the Revolution
Who was the Texan commander that was executed alongside his men at the Goliad Massacre?
James Fannin
Who was the first successful empresario in Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
The first President of Texas
Sam Houston
Why were missions established?
to convert Native Amercans/Indians to Christianity and assimilate them into Spanish Colonial society.
What year did Texas get their independence from Mexico?
1836
Who were the 2 commanders that led the defense of the Alamo, until one became ill?
William B. Travis and James Bowie
Commander of the whole Texas Army.
General Sam Houston.
The second President of Texas
Mirbeau Lamar
What explorer spent 8 years in Texas trying to find his way to Mexico City? He also returned to Spain spreading rumors of gold. He also wrote a book on Texas.
Cabaze de Vaca
What document did Santa Anna refuse to follow once he was elected President of Mexico?
The Constitution of 1824.
Who wrote the "Victory or Death!" Letter?
William B. Travis
This individual was sent from the Alamo to deliver a message to General Houston. He was NOT allowed to return to the Alamo.
Juan Seguin
Who was President of Texas when Texas was annexed into the United States?
Anson Jones
What explorer was looking for "streets of gold," and didn't find the streets of gold? Instead he found the Zunis tribe which was nearly slaughtered.
Coronado
What was a reason the U.S. refused to annex Texas right away?
The U.S. didn't want to deal with the issue of slavery with a new state. The US didn't want to deal with Mexico since Mexico didn't acknowledge Texas as a countr
What was the Battle of Gonzales?
The Mexican government wanted a cannon back from the town of Gonzales. The Texians had a cloth made that said Come and Take It. It was the first skirmish of the Texas Revolution.
He fought at the Alamo, he was from Tennessee, and he was a former Congressman. There was several myths and folktales about him.
David Crockett
What President of Texas was considered "the Father of Texas Education" and founded Universities like Texas A&M and UT?
Lamar
President and Military leader of the Mexican army.
Santa Anna
Why were Texans upset with The Law of April 6th, 1830?
This law stated several things that upset the Texians including the abolishment of slaves, no more Americans immigration allowed into Texas and higher taxes.
The last Battle of the Texas Revolution
Battle of San Jacinto.
Who were the Texas Rangers?
They were a law enforcement agency started to protect settlers from Indian attacks. (This includes individuals such as Jack Coffee Hayes.
Why did President Houston want Texas to be annexed into the United States?
Texas was in a lot of debt and Houston was concerned about Native American attacks too. He believed that the US would help with these issues.
What was the Santa Fe Expedition?
Lamar sent an expedition to Santa Fe to convince them that Santa Fe was a part of the Republic of Texas.
Do these belong with Texas or Mexico?
Supported the Constitution of 1824
Military led by Sam Houston
Wanted slavery to continue in Texas
Texas
What is the name of the Treaty that ended the Texas Revolution?
Treaty of Velasco
Who was the Vice President of Texas during the Texas Revolution?
Lorenzo de Zavala
What was Lamar's policy involving Native Americans?
He wanted to send the Native Americans to Oklahoma.
What was the Mier y Teran Report?
It was a report by General Mier y Teran where he stated Texas was becoming too Americanized.
The name of the rebellion started by Hayden Edwards.
Fredonian Rebellion
Who were the 2 main military leaders at the last battle of the Texas Revolution?
Houston & Santa Anna
Who started the Texas Rangers?
Stephen F. Austin
What President of Texas orchesterated the Santa Fe Expedition?
Lamar
Why was Austin arrested in 1833 in the capital of Coahuilia y Tejas?
for writing a letter that the Mexican government said was treasonous.
Name 2 differences that Houston & Lamar had as President of Texas.
Native Americans, annexation, expansion, the army, dealing with Texas debt