Vocabulary
This term is defined as a Texan of Latin America, often Mexican descent.
What is tejano?
The "Father of Texas", who settled over 300 families and was imprisoned by the Mexican government.
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
This is the most famous battle of the Texas Revolution. Everyone was killed, but it became a rallying cry for the rest of the Revolution.
What is the Battle of the Alamo?
This term is defined as one who before Texas became part of the U.S. entered into a contract with the Spanish or Mexican government to settle a certain number of families in Texas in exchange for sizable grants of land.
What is empressario?
This individual was the leader of the Mexican government during the Texas Revolution. He imprisoned Stephen F. Austin, and went from being a federalist to a centralist.
Who is Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna?
This date is considered Texas Independence Day.
What is March 2, 1836?
This term is defined as to block off.
What is barricade?
This individual led the Texan army during the Texas Revolution, and eventually became President of the Republic of Texas.
Who is Sam Houston?
This battle was a major Texan victory, and resulted in the capture of Santa Anna.
What is the Battle of San Jacinto?
This term is defined as to add a territory to one's territory.
What is annex?
This individual is considered the "Mother of Texas". She was the first independent woman to settle in Texas, and one of the "Old Three Hundred".
Who is Jane Long?
This treaty officially ended the Texas Revolution.
What is the Treaty of Velasco?
This term is defined as a temporary government.
What is provisional government?
This individual was one of the most successful empresarios of early Texas, and was authorized to bring over 400 families to Texas.
Who is Green DeWitt?
The massacre at Goliad occured because James Fannin and his troops had stopped here on their way to Victoria.
What is Coletto Creek?