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What was the first battle of the Texas revolution?
The battle of Gonzales.
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Who was the most succesful empresario in Texas?
Stephen. F. Austin.
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Velasco?

It ended the Texas Revolution

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What is a revolution?

An overthrow and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.

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Why was Stephen F Austin arrested in Mexico?
He wrote an angry letter to the Mexican president, Santa Anna.
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Where all of the Texas soldiers were executed?

Goliad. Massacre

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Who was The general and president of Mexico?
Santa Anna.
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What is the significance of the Law of April 6th?

It took the Anglo colonist's rights away that were part of the Mexican Constitution of 1824 and set the stage for the Anglo rebellion

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What is a delegate?

A person sent or authorized to represent others

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What state was Davy Crockett from?
Tennesee
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What battle finally won Texas' freedom?
The battle of San Jacinto.
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Who was the general for the texas army at the battle of San Jacinto?
Sam Houston.
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significance of Meir y' Teran?

He reported to the Mexican government that anglos outnumbered the Mexican people. This led to the Law of April 6th.

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What is a seige?
A military blockade of a city
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What brothers were involved in the Fredonian revolt?
The Edwards brothers.
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Where was the Siege of Bexar?
San Antonio.
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Who wrote a letter to the people of Texas and the United States asking for help at the Alamo?

Willliam B. Travis

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Texas Rangers during the Texas Revolution?

Protected settlers from raids by hostile natives.

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What is an empresario?
A land agent who brings settlers to a new area.
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What was the Turtle Bayou Resolution?
A mob of Texans attacking at Anahauc.
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What are the names of the major battles in order from earliest to latest?

The battle of Gonzales, the battle of the Alamo, Coleto Creek/the Goliad Massacre, and the battle of San Jacinto.

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Who is recognized as the author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
George Childress.
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Why is the Battle of the Alamo significant?

It delayed Santa Ana's army long enough for Houston to organize his army.  Also, it motivated the Texans to fight harder.  "Remember the Alamo!!!"

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What is a mission?

A system/place that Spain built to convert natives.

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Where Texans met and decided to send S.F.A to Mexico and negotiate to be their own state?

Convention of 1833