Texas Revolution Battles
This 1836 battle ended Texas’ fight for independence in just 18 minutes.
Battle of San Jacinto
He was the general who led Texas troops at San Jacinto.
Sam Houston
This 1824 document created a federal republic in Mexico.
Mexican Constitution of 1824
Spanish settlements often included missions and these military forts.
What are presidios?
Why is the year 1836 important in Texas history?
Texas declared independence from Mexico.
James Fannin and his men were killed after surrendering following this battle.
Battle of Coleto (Goliad Massacre)
This person gave what speech that started the fight for Mexican independence.
Father Hidalgo- Cry of Dolores
What was the purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?
To limit U.S. immigration into Texas.
What was the purpose of Presidio San Antonio de Béxar?
To protect and supply Spanish missions.
Why is the year 1821 significant for Texas?
Mexico gained independence from Spain.
Why was the Battle of San Jacinto historically important for Texas?
Texas won independence and Santa Anna was captured.
Why did William B. Travis write his famous letter from the Alamo?
To ask for reinforcements and support.
Why were Texans unhappy about Texas being merged with Coahuila?
Texans had less political power and representation.
Name TWO reasons Anglo settlers moved to Texas.
Cheap land, farming, new opportunities
What happened during the Fredonian Rebellion?
Haden Edwards declared the Republic of Fredonia.
Which battle is considered the first armed conflict of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of Gonzales
How did Stephen F. Austin’s arrest change his views about Texas and Mexico?
He became a strong supporter of Texas independence.
What problems did the Mier y Terán Report warn Mexico about in Texas?
Too many Anglo settlers and weak Mexican control.
How did Spanish and Anglo settlers differ in their reasons for settling Texas?
Spanish focused on empire and religion; Anglos focused on land and farming.
What was an effect of the Fredonian Rebellion on Mexican–Texan relations?
Increased tension between settlers and Mexico.
Explain why the Battle of Gonzales is considered the start of the Texas Revolution.
Texans fired the first shots after refusing to return the cannon.
He wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence.
George Childress
How did Mexican policies increase tensions with Anglo settlers in Texas?
Laws restricted rights, immigration, and self-government.
Explain how empresarios were used by Mexico to settle Texas and why this caused problems.
Empresarios brought settlers, but many ignored Mexican laws.
Explain how early conflicts like Medina and Fredonia shaped future resistance in Texas.
They showed growing resistance and fear of rebellion.