Important Figures of Texas
Who was known as the father of Texas
Who is Stephen F. Austin
This is the names of the original settlers that moved into Texas
What are the Old 300
This event refers to the panic, fear and desperation which caused the settlers to leave their home.
What is the Runaway Scrape
This battle started the Texas Revolution and their fight for independence
What is the Battle of Gonzales
This type of leader is one who likes to take total control
What is a Dictator
He is was given the title as General of the Texian Army
Who is Sam Houston
He passed away before ever settling Texas
Who is Moses Austin
This important document was signed on March 2, 1836
What is the Texas Declaration of Independence
This battle ended the war in which Santa Anna was captured by the Texian Army
What is the Battle of San Jacinto
This person is known as an agent who makes all the arrangements to bring settlers to a colony
What is an Empresario
He was known for being the first Mexican Empresario
Who is Martin de Leon
These were the known requirements to settle in Texas
What are Have to become Catholic; Be of good moral character; Become Mexican citizens.
It is suggested that this many number of settlers fled during the Runaway Scrape
What is 10 to 20 percent
Originally from Tennessee, this figure was the most notable during the fight for Texas' independence
Who is Davy Crockett
This term means an area of land given to individuals by the government to help boost the economy
What is a Land Grant
This important figure was the inspiration behind the Texas Declaration of Independence
Who is John Locke
These are the total number of settlers who settled in Texas
What is 500
This person is most known for her memoir describing her accounts during the Runaway Scrape
Who is Dilue Rose Harris
Prominent Texans met at this location to create their list of demands to the Mexican government.
What is San Felipe de Austin
This term involves the movement of people from one place to another with intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily, at a new location.
What is Migration
These three men were given command of the Texian Army at the Battle of Concepcion
Who are James Bowie, Juan N. Seguin, and James Fannin Jr.
These skills helped gained settlers extra land
What are Doctors, Merchants, and mill operators
These documents was signed on May 14, 1836 which brought a total end to the war.
During this battle, Santa Anna ordered all Texians who were captured to be executed
What is the Battle at Goliad
This term is always associated as a formal agreement between countries
What is a Treaty