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Why was George C. Childress important to the Texas Revolution?
He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico
SUMMARIZE the Texas Revolution. Who fought who. What were they fighting for?
Texans fought for INDEPENDENCE from Mexico
How are the American Revolution and The Texas Revolution similar?
possible answers:
1. both fought for their rights.
2. both fought harsh governments that were far away from them.
3. both goals changed over time.
What was the main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?
To Stop Anglo Immigration into Texas
William B. Travis is best known as —
(HINT: Remember his letter "VICTORY OR DEATH" in Document B...what was his rank or position?)
After the fall of the Alamo, many Texans fled to escape the Mexican Army in what was called the ________________ ______________. The Direction they fled was _________________
After the fall of the Alamo, many Texans fled to escape the Mexican Army in what was called the _______RUNAWAY_________ _____SCRAPE_________. The Direction they fled was _________EAST________
What document was the Texas Constitution modeled after?
The U.S. Constitution
What was the Purpose of William B. Travis Letter from the Alamo?
To ask for help fighting against the Mexican Army
After serving as a volunteer in the Texas Army, James Fannin became a
commissioned officer and fought the Texas Revolution until —
F. he won a decisive victory at San Jacinto.
G. he was killed in the Siege at the Alamo.
H. he helped to broker peace between Texas and Mexico.
J. he was killed in the Goliad Massacre.
Until he was killed in the Goliad Massacre
Which event was a DIRECT EFFECT of the Conflict at Anauch?
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions
The British Stamp Act provided a rallying point for American colonists to fight the Revolutionary War. Which event was a RALLYING point for the Texas Revolution?
The LAW of APRIL 6, 1830 was a rallying point for the Texas Revolution. (No more slavery and no more Anglo immigration into Texas)
What was the result of the Constitutional Convention of 1836?
The adoption of the Texas declaration of Independence and Texas Consitution
Who was the Interim Vice-President of the Republic of Texas
Lorenzo de Zavala
TRUE or FALSE....The Texians had mercy on the Mexican Soldiers at the Battle of San Jacinto
FALSE
Which Major region would most battles of the Revolution happen?
Coastal Plains
The Alamo became a battleground during the Texas Revolution because it--
F. provided a base for spies who were going into Mexico.
G. defended Anglo settlements and delayed the Mexican army.
H. trained American Indians to fight against Mexican soldiers.
J. established trade with Mexico and American Indian cultures.
G. defended Anglo settlements and delayed the Mexican army.
What is significant about Juan Seguin?
The only Tejano senator of the Republic of Texas.
A Tejano who helped Texas gain independence.
Created an all Tejano milita for the revolution
Which battle gave Santa Anna his reputation for being merciless?
(HINT: Remember "El Deguello" )
The Battle of the Alamo gave him his reputation for being merciless
Place the sevents of the Texas Revolution in the correct order.
Battle of San Jacinto
Goliad Massacre
Battle of Gonzalez
Battle of the Alamo
1. Battle of Gonzalez
2. Battle of the Alamo
3. Goliad Massacre
4. Battle of San Jacinto