Santa Anna
What did Santa Anna ignore, causing Texans to become frustrated?
The Constitution of 1824
What was San Antonio de Bexar for the Mexican Troops?
A military base
Who was in charge of the Army of the People?
Stephen F. Austin
Where was the cannon hidden?
Buried in a peach orchard
Where did delegates in Texas meet to write the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?
Washington-on-the-Brazos
What did Santa Anna become after becoming president of Mexico?
A dictator
What did the Army of the People decide to do in San Antonio AT FIRST because they realized they were outnumbered?
To lay siege to San Antonio de Bexar
How long was the Battle at Goliad?
30 minutes
What was the mayor's response when the troops showed up for the cannon?
He refused
Who was the interim president of Texas?
The convention (where they wrote the constitution) ended early because why?
Santa Anna was on his way with more troops- to San Antonio
How many soldiers accompanied General Cos to San Antonio?
650
What town was the infamous "Come and Take It" cannon from?
Gonzales
What was the meeting called when Mexican officials tried to work out a plan to retrieve the cannon?
A parley
What date is considered Texas Independence Day?
March 2
When did the Alamo fall?
March 6
What was the fight called when Texans intercepted a mule train heading towards San Antonio?
The Grass Fight
During the skirmish at Goliad, what did Texans acquire?
Ammunitions and weapons
What was the flag made from?
A wedding dress
Who was the chairman of the meeting?
Richard Ellis
When did Sam Houston find out the Alamo fell?
March 11
Where did General Cos and his troops take refuge when San Antonio was stormed?
The Alamo
When Texans petitioned for anything, how did Mexico respond?
What did Texans say the reason was for firing the cannon at the Mexican troops?
They wanted the constitution to be reinstated!
Who is credited for writing the Texas Constitution?
George Childress