Who were these people?
Who were the Edward Brothers?
Started the Fredonian Rebellion against Mexican rule
What was the battle of Gonzales nicknamed?
"The Lexington of Texas"
What were filibusters?
Adventurers who tried to make Texas away from Spain/Mexico
What was an Anglo-American?
Settlers from the U.S who moved into Texas land.
Who was Green Dewit?
The empresario who founded the colony with a capital at Gonzales
who was sam houston?
Leader in the Texas Revolution, first President of Texas
What was the effect of the Goliad battle?
Texans captured more weapons and food. Texans gained another big early win.
What was a militia?
Ordinary citizens who formed local defense groups
When was the Texas Declaration of Independence written?
March 1836
Who was General Cos?
Santa Anna's brother-in-law;
Who was Santa Anna?
The Mexican president and military leader who became a dictator.
What was the effect of Gonzales?
Texans gain confidence
What was a peace party?
Wanted to remain with Mexico but with better rights
What was one result of the Louisiana Purchase?
Texas became a border territory between the U.S and Spain.
who was william travis?
Leader of Texans at alamo
who was father Hidalgo?
The priest who started Mexico's revolution from Spain in 1810
Who did France and Spain support in the American Revolution?
They supported the American colonists
What was a peace party?
Wanted to fight Mexico's independence
Why did Mexico want independence?
Freedom, equal rights. and self-government
who were Mcmullen and McGloin?
Emprearios who brought Irish settlers to Texas
Who were the pioneers?
First settlers who came to Texas for cheap land
What was the battle of Gonzales?
It was the first battle of the Texas Revolution
Who was Bustamante?
Mexican president; more Centralist
Why did people come to Texas?
Cheap land, Escape debt, Fresh star,t and good farming opportunities
Who was Marqués de Rubí?
A Spanish officer