Revolutionary Battles
What battle does this describe?
Texan forces were besieged and ultimately defeated by Santa Anna's troops.
What is The Battle of the Alamo.
The Law of April 6, 1830, was a change in immigration policy that banned _____ from being able to immigrate to Texas
Americans
This group of delegates established the provisional government of Texas, including choosing Henry Smith as the provisional Governor of the state
The Consultation
This document was written almost entirely by lawyer and American immigrant to Texas
The Texas Declaration of Independence
He was responsible for drafting the Texas Declaration of Independence, which he modeled heavily off the Declaration of Independence of the United States
George Childress
What was the first event leading to the Texas Revolution?
The Battle of Gonzales.
Who led the Texan forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Who is Sam Houston
The deposition of President Bustamante and his replacement by this centralist leader– who many Texians had supported at first, but later took actions that angered/frustrated them, helping to spur on the rebellion in Texas
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
(Santa Anna)
The delegates to this convention unanimously passed the Texas Declaration of Independence
The Convention of 1836
This letter, written by William B. Travis, the commander of the Alamo, was a plea for aid and reinforcements
To the People of Texas
A former politician, governor and attempted empresario, born in Mexico, who moved to Texas after Santa Anna deposed President Bustamante and was selected as the interim Vice President of the Republic of Texas
Lorenzo de Zavala
What event led to the public outcry against Mexican rule?
The Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
James Fannin and his troops met their end after the Battle of Coleto Creek in the event known as:
The Goliad Massacre
What role did slavery play in the revolution?
Many American settlers wanted to maintain slavery, which was against Mexican law.
Delegates from every major settlement in Texas– except San Antonio– were present at this Convention, held in San Felipe de Austin, where the created a proposal of reforms to present to the Mexican Government
The Convention of 1832
What was the purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
To express grievances against the Mexican Government
This Tejano leader fought for Texas independence and helped secure support from the hispanic community.
Who is Juan Seguin?
What were the main events during the year 1836?
The Battle of the Alamo, Goliad Massacre, and Battle of San Jacinto.
This battle occurred when a Texian garrison was taken by surprise while grazing their oxen in the middle of an open field– it would last for hours, until nightfall, and led to the surrender of the Texian garrison the following morning
Battle of Coleto
Many Tejanos– as well as American immigrants living in Texas– believe in this ____________: a system of government in which power is shared between the national, state and local governments– which became a reason to rebel against Santa Anna’s opposite view of government
Federalism
Stephen F. Austin was not present for this convention– despite the fact that it was held in San Felipe de Austin– though he did agree to be a spokesman for the reforms they had created
The Convention of 1833
The Constitution of the Republic of Texas was constructed to be very similar to this nation’s constitution
The United States
A former governor of Tennessee who served in the United States Army during the War of 1812, he immigrated to Texas in 1835 and immediately became involved in Texas politics and the revolutionary movement
Sam Houston
On April 21st, 1836, General Sam Houston and his army defeated Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna at this important battle
Battle of San Jacinto
How did the Battle of San Jacinto influence Texas independence?
It resulted in the defeat of Santa Anna and secured Texas independence.
The Texians attempted to propose reforms to the Mexican Government via the Convention of 1833 – this individual was the spokesman for the convention and traveled to Mexico City to present the reforms
Stephen F. Austin
The Convention of 1836 was held in a newly established settlement, designed to be the “seat” of the government in Texas
Washington-on-the-Brazos
General Santa Anna rejected this, the founding document of the Republic of Mexico, which angered many Texians (Anglo settlers and Tejanos alike)
The Constitution of 1824
He was the commander at the Alamo and wrote a famous letter asking for reinforcements.
Who is William B. Travis?
On June 1st, 1836, General Santa Anna boarded a ship headed for the Mexican port of Veracruz, after signing the Treaties of _____ which officially ended the Texas Revolution
Velasco