Historical Figures 1
He was served as The Republic of Texas first president.
Sam Houston
What is meaning of the word "annexation"?
When one country joins another country.
How long did the Mexican-American war lasted?
2 years
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Where was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?
At Washington on the Brazos river
He served as the second president of the Republic of Texas
Mirabeau B. Lamar
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This president drove Texas into more debt with his policies.
Mirabeau B. Lamar
What were the 2 challenges that Texas faced as a republic?
War debt and conflict with Indigenous people
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What was built to make traveling in Texas easier?
Railroads
Runaway Scrape
This president did his best to keep the peace between the Texans and Indigenous Tribes.
Sam Houston
This person served as one the leaders of Texas before his death at the age of 43
Stephen F. Austin
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What country did Texas wanted to be annexed by?
What happened to the Indigenous tribes?
The were forced onto reservations or out of Texas.
Over 400 Texans soldiers was executed during this event.
Goliad Massacre
She helped helped 28 men escape the firing squads.
Angel of Goliad
He was a Tejano leader in the Texas Army.
Juan Seguin
How long did it take for the U.S to annex Texas?
10 years
What did the U.S build in Texas to fight off the Indigenous tribes?
Forts
During this battle, Fannan and his men were forced to surrender.
Battle of Coleto Creek
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This leader used his brain instead of limbs to fight for Texas Independence.
Jose Antonio Navarro
He was the Tejano leader that signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Jose Antonio Navarro
What was the U.S worried about if they was to annex Texas?
Going to war with Mexico
How did the population grow in Texas?
Americans moved to newly gained land
This battle earn the Texans the victory and ended the Texas Revolution.
Battle of San Jacinto
He was ran out of Texas and forced to serve in the Mexican Army.
Juan Seguin