Important People
This group of people was an organization created to protect the frontier and defend the settlers from attacks.
Who was the Texas Rangers
During this year, Sam Houston ran for president a second time and was elected.
What was 1841
Who won at the battle of the Alamo, and under what commander?
Who was Santa Anna, and his Mexican army.
A ruler who does not answer to the people.
What is a Dictator
It's better to travel in groups
TAKE THE BUS
This Mexican commander ordered all Mexican troops to leave Texas after the battle of San Jacinto.
Who was Santa Anna
The Treaty of Velasco was signed on this day by President Burnet and Santa Anna.
What was May 14, 1836
The citizens from this city sent the "Twin Sisters" to help Sam Houston and his troops prepare for battle.
What was Cincinnati, Ohio
A ______ is the surrounding of a place by enemy forces trying to capture it.
What is a seige
What bird can hover in mid-air and can fly backwards
What is the hummingbird
Who was Sam Houston's vice president?
Who was Mirabeau B. Lamar
Each year, people gather to watch a reenactment of the Battle of San Jacinto. The battleground also has a monument that was built in this year.
What was 1939
In the late 1800s, __________ the granddaughter of Lorenzo de Zavala, and others joined the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. (pg 194)
Who was Adina de Zavala
Susana Dickinson and Enrique Esparza are examples of what?
What are Non-combatants
This animal can recognize themselves in mirrors
!No rendirse, muchachos" (Don't surrender, boys) was this soldier's last words.
Who was William B. Travis
What month and year was Austin released from prison. Later that same year, Santa Anna sent troops to Texas. This was another cause for the Texas Revolution
What was July 1835
What event happened when Houston told his army to retreat? (pg 198)
What was the Runaway Scrape
A ________ is a structure build to show respect for a past event.
What is a monument
This president was a skilled wrestler and induced into the hall of wrestling fame
Who was Abraham Lincoln
Sam Houston ordered this Colonel to blow up the fort at Goliad and leave. Instead of obeying, this colonel sent some of his troops to help the fleeing settlers.
Who was Colonel James Fannin
Winter was coming. Most of the Texas troops wanted to find shelter, however Ben Milam thought it was time to attack. Three hundred men volunteered. On this day, Milam and Francis Johnson led an attack that lasted 5 days; Milam was killed. This caused General Cos to surrender on what day did he surrender?
What was December 9, 1835
The mass killing of hundreds of unarmed men shocked the people of Texas and the world. Santa Anna's terrible cruelty roused them to fight. As a result this battle cry was started.
What was, "Remember Goliad"
A _____ is a tricky situation or a problem.
What is a scrape
This is a unique feature of the infamous "Octapiller"; it's the only creature that has this for eyes.
What is Laser vision