Road to TX Revolution
In 1833, Santa Anna became the _____ of Mexico.
President
This battle began because Texans refused to give up their cannon and was the first battle of the Texas Revolution. Which battle is this?
Battle of Gonzales
How many days did the Battle of the Alamo last?
13 Days
In what year did Texas gain their independence from Mexico?
1836
- Empresario who brought the first 300 Anglo settlers to Texas
- Known as the "Father of Texas"
Stephen F. Austin
What document ordered all immigration from the United States to stop?
Law of April 6, 1830
Stephen F. Austin gathered 400 Texans, known as the ________ and marched to San Antonio.
Army of the People
What is the importance of the Battle of the Alamo for Texans?
It inspired many more Texans to join the war
- Sam Houston's army attacked Mexican troops while they were sleeping
- The battle only lasted 15-20 minutes
- The last battle of the Texas Revolution
This information best describes which battle of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of San Jacinto
- Led the Texans to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto
- Served as the first President of the Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
SFA told the Texas colonists to create their own state government without getting permission from Mexico. What happened to SFA because of this?
Grass
Who drew a line in the sand at the Alamo?
William B Travis
Be Shot in Chest
Given a Christian Burial
Send belongings to family
The Goliad Massacre was a tragic event of the Texas Revolution for the Texans. Around 400 men, were imprisoned at Goliad and executed by Mexican soldiers. The commander of the Texans at Goliad was the last to be executed. Who was this commander?
James Fannin
What were the 2 major political parties in Mexico during the 1830s?
Federalist & Centralist
During the Siege of San Antonio de Bexar, the Texan army forced all of the Mexican troops to take shelter in the ______
Alamo
On the first day of the Battle of the Alamo, Santa Anna waves a red flag for the Texan Army to see. What did this red flag indicate?
No prisoners would be taken
After being defeated at the Battle of the Alamo, Texan settlers and Sam Houston's army were fleeing east to avoid the Mexican Army. What was this known as?
Runaway Scrape
Who became extremely ill at the Battle of the Alamo? He fought from his bed during the battle
Jim Bowie
Mier Y Teran's Report suggested three major things that Mexico should do. Name one of these things.
Send More troops to Texas
Send more Mexican and European settlers to Texas
Mexico needs to increase trade with Texas
SFA ordered Jim Bowie & James Fannin to lead ~100 men to find a safe location near San Antonio. Mexican soldiers attacked these men outside of Mission _____
Concepcion
William B. Travis wrote the letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World."
What was the main purpose of this letter?
Ask for help from reinforcements
Before the Battle of San Jacinto, Sam Houston and his army were given two cannons to use in the war. What were these cannons named?
Twin Sisters
This man is originally from Tennessee but helped the Texans fight in the Battle of the Alamo
Davy Crockett