Location
Where was the Declaration of Independence for Texas?
Washington-on-the-Brazos
What was the famous rallying cry?
"Remember the Alamo!"
Who is William B. Travis?
He is the commander of the Texian forces, famously writing dispatches requesting reinforcements and vowing to never surrender.
What was on Oct 2, 1835?
The Battle of Gonzales. The revolution begun with "Come and take it"
Why were they willing to die?
Where was the Battle of Alamo?
In San Antonio
What major battle started with a G
Goliad Massacre
Who is James "Jim" Bowie?
He is a co-commander of the garrison who shared leadership with Travis until becoming bedridden by illness early in the siege.
What happened on February 24, 1836?
William B. Travis writes his famous "Victory or Death" letter
When was the final assault ordered?
March 6, 1836
Where was the victory of San Jacinto?
Near present-day Houston, Texas
What was the famous letter William B Travis wrote?
"Victory or Death" letter
Who is Davy Crockett?
He is a former Tennessee congressman and legendary frontiersman who brought a small group of volunteers to fight, perishing in the final battle.
What happened on March 2 1836?
Texas Declaration of Independence is signed at Washington-of-the-Bexar
What happened to all the male defenders?
They got killed or executed.
Where was the siege?
San Antonio de Bexar
What was the real name of the "Come and Take It" fight?
Battle of Gonzales
Who was Sam Houston?
An American general and statesman who played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution. He served as the 1st and 3rd president of the Republic of Texas.
What happened on APril 21, 1836?
The Battle of San Jacinto. Sam Houston leads a surprise attack, defeating Santa Anna's army in 18 minutes, securing independence
Who lead this siege?
Where was the Texas Revolution?
Back then was the Mexican state of Coahulia and Tehjas, our present day Texas.
What battle ended with roughly 185 Texian defenders dead?
The Alamo
He is Tejano captain who led a company and was sent out to find reinforcements.
What happened on March 27,1836?
The Goliad Massacre. James Fannin and his trope are executed by order of Santa Anna, following a Battle of Coleto Creek.
How many Texians got killed? How many Mexicans ended up wounded or killed?
Texians: ~200
Mexican: 600+