The War Begins
The battle that was considered the start of the fight for Texas Independence....
Battle of Gonzales
What was the major difference between War Party and the Peace party??
War Party: wanted independence
Peace Party: wanted to wait and see
Who was responsible for these famous words in a letter:
"I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans"
William B Travis
Why did Texans like the Mexican Constitution of 1824 that talked about States Rights?
The Document was similar to the U.S. Constitution
Who told Sam Houston to stop running away from Mexican Troops and to stand and fight?
David G. Burnet (Interim Pres. of Texas)
Mexican soldiers executed more than 400 Texan after Colonel Fannin surrendered at the Goliad. What impact did the Goliad Massacre have on the Texas Revolution?
Texans were more determined than ever to defeat Mexicans
The document that explains why Texas Rebels attacked troops at Anahuac.....
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
What was the meaning of the red flag that Santa Anna raised?
That he would leave no survivors at the Alamo
Which did NOT occur in 1836?
>First Americans Came to Texas
>The Alamo Fell
>Santa Anna Surrendered
> Texas Declared it's Independence
First Americans came to Texas (1820s)!
Analyze these 3 bullet points for an Essay..
>Missions are established in Texas
> Presidios are built to protect the missions
> The town of Bexar is founded in San Antonio
What is the BEST title for your essay?
MEXICAN ERA or SPANISH COLONIAL ERA?
SPANISH COLONIAL ERA
AT WHAT BATTLE WERE THESE FAMOUS LINES SAID BY WILLIAM B. TRAVIS?
"Victory or Death"
" I will NEVER SURRENDER OR RETREAT!"
THE ALAMO
How did Moses Austin contribute to the settlement of Texas?
Though he died before he actually brought colonists to Texas, he was the first to receive a land grant from Spain (1820) to bring Anglo colonists into Spanish Texas
After taking the Alamo, Santa Anna believed that....
He had achieved total victory against the Texans
What was the major goal of the Law of April 6th, 1830
>FORBADE SLAVERY
>OUTLAWED IMMIGRATION FROM US
>CANCELED LAND GRANTS
TO LIMIT AMERICAN INFLUENCE IN TEXAS
Which answer best points to the person who achieved these goals in Texas history?
> Became the 1st Successful Empresario
>Leader of the OLD 300
> Founded San Felipe on the Brazos River
Stephen F. Austin
Famous Texas slogan at the Battle of Gonzales where Texas settlers mounted a cannon to a wagon and created a flag that taunted the Mexican troops
"Come and Take It"
ARE THESE EVENTS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER?
(Y/N?)
>Law of April 6, 1830
>Austin Brings the First Anglos to Texas
>Battle of Gonzales - Texans refuse to hand over cannon
>Houston defeats Santa Anna at San Jacinto
No
1. Austin brings first Anglos to Texas
2. Law of April 6, 1830
3. Battle of Gonzales - Texans refuse to hand over cannon
4. Houston defeats Santa Anna at San Jacinto
Why was the battle of the Alamo a turning point for the Texans?
It made other Texans want to fight for independence
Both the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution contain a list of rights that cannot be taken away by the government.
Bill of Rights
What was the importance of the victory for Texans at the Battle of San Jacinto?
It gave Texas its independence & ended Mexican rule.
Definition of a Battle strategy that cut off all of the supplies going into the San Antonio which caused General Cos to surrender to the Texas Militia
Siege
What do these 3 Men Have in Common?
Moses Austin
Stephen Austin
Martin de Leon
All were Empresarios
"TEXAS DEFEATS MEXICAN TROOPS AT SAN JACINTO! SAM HOUSTON A HERO. SANTA ANNA A DISGRACE!"
Which leader would probably be most responsible for writing this news caption?
a)Travis
b)Burnet
c)Zavala
d)Houston
Sam Houston
The Convention of 1836 led to the writing of the.....
Texas Declaration of Independence (March 2, 1836)
What treaty was signed to officially end the Texas Revolution?
Treaty of Velasco