Dates
Why was February 23, 1836 important?
It marked the start of the 13-day Alamo siege.
Main author of Declaration of Independence was...
George Childress
Main Texan General:
Sam Houston or William Travis
October 2, 1835
Battle of Gonzales
When did Travis send his letter?
______ wrote 'Victory or Death' letter.
William B. Travis
Texan man who wrote for reinforcements.
William Travis
October 28, 1835
Battle of Concepción.
When was the Texas Declaration of Independence written?
March 2, 1836
Fell ill at the Alamo.
Jim Bowie
Fell ill on day 2 of the siege.
James "Jim" Bowie
November 26, 1835
Grass Fight
What was significant about March 6th?
The end of the fight at the Alamo.
Important people who died:
Travis, Crockett, Bowie, Fannin.
Lead forces to escape Goliad.
James Fannin
November-December 1835
Siege of San Antonio Bexar
When did Travis make a line in the sand and tell his men to pick?
03/05/1836
Main Mexican Official:
Received 2,400 men and 10 cannons.
Santa Anna
How did these battles influence Santa Anna's decision to come and lead his troops to the Alamo?
The Texans where showing rebelling motions, like saying "Come and TAKE it!"