Vocab
What is the Spanish word for a land agent whose job was to bring new settlers into an area?
An empresario
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
A successful empresario, who was made a leader of the Texas Revolution.
Sam Houston led this battle.
The battle of the Alamo.
Sam Houston represented Nacogdoches at the Anglo American San Felipe convention in 1833.
TRUE
Who won the grass fight?
Texas
Who were the peace party?
People who wanted to remain part of Mexico under the 1824 constitution.
Who is Santa Anna?
A Mexican who was becoming into a dictator.
Stephen F. Austin led this war.
Battle of Gonzales.
The law of April 6, 1830 suspended the peace parties contracts.
FALSE
When did Texas gain independence from Mexico?
1821
An individual who carries out unauthorized warfare against a foreign country
Filibuster
Who was Erastus Smith?
A deaf general who spotted the mule train.
A battle in which the only reward was animal food.
Grass fight
The battle of the Alamo was under an hour.
TRUE
how many delegates were at the convention of 1836?
59 delegates
what is a skirmish?
A minor fight, usually during wartime
Who was the first governor of Texas?
Henry smith
What war did Great Britain win against France?
Seven years war
Land shared by both husband and wife is called community promise.
FALSE
Who was govener of the Texan "state"
Governor smith
Who wanted power shared?
Federalist
This Man Was Elected As The First President Of The Texas Republic.
Sam Houston
What two battles helped Texas gain confidence?
Gonzales and Goliad
The leader of the Mexican Army was Stephen F. Austin.
FALSE
Where was Sam Houston born?
Virginia