Important People
Who was responsible for the first clash with Mexican authorities in 1826?
Hayden and Benjamin Edwards
What did the Texans do with the Turtle Bayou Resolution?
Declared themselves loyal to Santa Anna and Mexico
When was the Texas constitution completed?
March 16, 1836
What effect did William B. Travis' "Victory or Death" letter have on both Texans and American?
It inspired them to fight for Texas
Who led the Texans to victory at the battle of San Jacinto?
Sam Houston
What did the Constitutional Convention of 1836 do?
Texas declared it's independence from Mexico
What year did Texas become an independent republic?
1836
Who warned Sam Houston about the Alamo and stayed there to fight for Texas independence?
Juan Seguin
What did Lorenzo de Zavala do for Texas?
Helped write the Texas Constitution
What treaty ended the war making Texas Independent?
Treaty of Velasco
What was the first official battle of the Texas Revolution?
The Battle of Gonzales
What event did James Fannin's decision to stay in Goliad result in?
The Goliad Massacre
Who led the committee that created the Texas Declaration of Independence?
George C. Childress
What are 3 things that were included in the Law of April 6, 1830?
Cancelled Empresario grants, Banned new slaves in Texas, Stopped immigration from the U.S.
What was the impact of the Fredonia Rebellion on December 18, 1826?
Mexican government began limiting U.S. immigration and increased their military presence
What similarities exist between the American and Texas revolutions?
Both wanted self-government and fought for their independence
Who wrote the letter asking Americans to join the fight at the Alamo?
William B. Travis
What physical characteristics of Texas effected the Battle of Coleto Creek?
What battle secured Texas' independence from Mexico?
The Battle of San Jacinto
What did Santa Anna claim to be when he ran for president of Mexico?
Federalist