Let's Battle
Important People
Key Events
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Terms to Know
100

Women and children fled Santa Anna's army, many died.

Runaway Scope

100

This person volunteered to defend the Alamo. He came with 30 men and took command of the volunteers on January 19, 1836.

James Bowie

100

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

George Childress

100

"Pop, pop, pop! Bom, bom, bom! throughout the day. No time for memorandums now. Liberty and Independence forever."

Davy Crockett

100

What is a "skirmish"?

A small battle

200

Texians took over Presidio La Bahia.

Battle of Goliad

200

This person was part of the 40 wounded who could not walk and were executed inside the presidio.

James Fannin

200

On what date was the capture of San Antonio?

December 5-9, 1835

200

Great God, Sue, the Mexicans are inside our walls! If they spare you, save my child!(statement to).

Susanna Dickinson

200

What term means, "law"?

Decree

300

This was the first battle of the Texas Revolution.

Battle of Gonzales

300

This person served in Anahuac during the Battle of Velasco leading up to the revolution.

Domingo de Ugartechea

300

Texians were protesting the actions of General Cos.

The Constitution

300

"Texas, to be respected must be polite..."

Sam Houston

300

A fort can also be called..?

A garrison

400

General Santa Anna, Sam Houston, Sidney Sherman and Deaf Smith were involved in this battle that occurred on April 12, 1836.

Battle of San Jacinto

400

This person was a lieutenant colonel, who took 18 army soldiers to the Alamo and wrote the "Victory or Death" letter on February 24, 1836.

William B. Travis

400

Texans meet to request new rules for Texas, especially becoming a separate state. Sam Houston was elected president of this event.

The Conventions of 1832 & 1833

400

"Texas shall be free and independent or we shall perish in glorious combat."

Juan Seguin

400

What is a crime against government called?

Treason

500

General James Fannin lost at the Battle of Coleto Creek.

The Massacre at Golliad

500

This person fought for Mexican independence, was defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto, and later was elected President of Mexico.

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

500

This event occurred in 1826. Haden Edwards tried to create the Republic. Stephen F. Austin helped to stop it.

The Fredonian Rebellion

500

"(I would) rather die in these ditches than give it up to the enemy."

James Bowie

500

Civilian soldiers are also known as...

A militia