Vocabulary Words
What does surrender mean?
To give up / accept defeat
"Remember the Alamo!" and "Remember Goliad!"
What happened with Stephen F. Austin that LED to the Revolution starting?
Arrested for writing a letter of treason against the Mexican government.
What was the FIRST battle of the Texas Revolution?
What object were they fighting over?
Battle of Gonzales
Cannon
What was the main decision of the delegates in the Texas Declaration of Independence?
Political ties with Mexico had ENDED
What does infantry mean?
Soldiers who fought on foot.
What did the phrases "Remember the Alamo" and "Remember Goliad" represent?
Bravery and fighting back
What was the purpose of the Law of April 6th, 1830?
To STOP America from influencing Texas
- No immigration from the US
- No slaves brought to TX
- Added duties (taxes) on US goods
Why did Sam Houston order Colonel Fannin to retreat from Goliad?
What was the name of the MEETING during which these two documents were written?
- Texas Declaration of Independence
- Texas Constitution
Constitutional Convention of 1836
What does garrison mean?
Soldiers stationed at a military post
What were the words on the flag at Gonzales?
"Come and Take It"
Haden and Benjamin Edwards tried to rebel and create the Republic of Fredonia.
How did Mexico respond?
By sending General Mier y Teran to observe and write a report about Texas.
Why did Texans win the Battle of San Jacinto?
- Attacked during Mexicans "siesta" nap time
- There was no escape route (because of land and waterways)
Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?
George Childress
What does "treaty" mean?
An agreement between two or more countries
RANDOM QUESTION!!!!
What was the name of Texas when it became it's own country?
Republic of Texas
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions were written...
a) against the central Mexican government
b) in agreement with the central Mexican government
a) AGAINST the central Mexican government
What was in the PUBLIC treaty of Velasco?
What was in the SECRET treaty of Velasco?
PUBLIC: Fighting would end; Mexican soldiers would leave Texas and go south of the Rio Grande
SECRET: Santa Anna would honor and recognize Texas as a new country
What did Lorenzo de Zavala do?
(Two things)
- Signed the Texas Declaration of Independence
- First Vice President of Texas
What famous words did William B Travis write in his letter?
What battle was this?
What day did the siege end and the Mexican attack begin?
"Victory or Death"
The Alamo
13th day
What did "Come and Take It" represent? What kind of vibe/attitude?
Disobedience and Defiance
Pick one of these to explain
- Fredonian Rebellion
- Mier y Teran Report
- Law of April 6th, 1830
- Turtle Bayou Resolutions
- Arrest of Stephen F. Austin
1. Fredonian Rebellion First attempt at Texian independence from Mexico, showing early resistance to Mexican authority and setting the stage for further conflicts.
2. Mier y Terán Report Report warned of growing American influence in Texas, leading to Mexican policies that restricted immigration and heightened tensions.
3. Law of April 6, 1830 Law limited immigration from the U.S., ended new slavery contracts, and imposed new taxes, angering Texian settlers and increasing resentment towards Mexican rule.
4. Turtle Bayou Resolutions Texian settlers declared loyalty to Mexico but opposed the centralist policies of President Bustamante, showcasing resistance to Mexican central authority.
5. Arrest of Stephen F. Austin Austin’s arrest after pushing for Texian autonomy angered settlers and increased calls for resistance against Mexico.
What year did the Texas Revolution end, AND Texas declared independence?
1836
What did Juan N. Seguin do?
Tejano who fought for Texas Independence. Lead the other Tejano troops.