Causes of the Revolution
What Mexican law in 1830 banned U.S. immigration to Texas and angered settlers?
The Law of April 6, 1830.
Which battle is considered the first fight of the Texas Revolution?
The Battle of Gonzales.
Who was the commander of the Texas Army during the Texas Revolution?
Sam Houston.
What document declared Texas independent from Mexico in 1836?
The Texas Declaration of Independence.
In what year did the Texas Revolution begin?
1835.
What resolution did Texas settlers write in 1832 to show loyalty to Mexico but support for the Constitution of 1824?
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions.
Which battle is known for the famous “Victory or Death” letter written by William B. Travis?
The Battle of the Alamo.
Who wrote the famous “Victory or Death” letter during the siege of the Alamo?
William B. Travis.
What was the treaty that ended the Texas Revolution?
The Treaties of Velasco
This final battle lasted 18 minutes and led to Santa Anna's surrender to Sam Houston
Battle of San Jacinto
Why did Texans support the Mexican Constitution of 1824?
It allowed federalism and local control, giving Texans more autonomy.
Which battle was the final fight of the Texas Revolution, and how long did it last?
The Battle of San Jacinto, which lasted 18 minutes.
Who commanded the Mexican forces at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Santa Anna.
Why were there two treaties signed after the Battle of San Jacinto
One was private and one was public
This famous battle took place on March 6th, 1836, when Mexican forces defeated the Texans after a 13-day siege in San Antonio.
The Alamo
What political change did Santa Anna make that angered Texans and led to increased tensions before the Revolution?
Established a centralist government.
Which battle resulted in the massacre of Texian soldiers after they surrendered?
The Battle of Goliad
Who served as vice president of the Republic of Texas and helped draft the Texas Declaration of Independence?
Lorenzo de Zavala.
What were the two main agreements in the Treaties of Velasco, and why were they controversial?
Public Treaty: Ended fighting and required Mexican troops to leave Texas.
Secret Treaty: Promised Santa Anna would work for Texas independence in exchange for his release.
They were controversial because Mexico claimed Santa Anna signed under duress and refused to honor them.
What was the purpose of the Conventions of 1832 and 1833, and how did they differ?
Asked Mexico to allow U.S. immigration and repeal the Law of April 6, 1830.
Added a request for Texas statehood and sent Stephen F. Austin to Mexico with the petitions.
How did Santa Anna’s shift from federalism to centralism directly impact Texas settlers and lead to war?
It abolished state governments and local autonomy, forcing Texans under stricter Mexican control, which they opposed.
Why was the Texian victory at San Jacinto considered decisive despite its short duration?
It captured Santa Anna, forcing Mexico to sign treaties that ended the war and secured Texas independence.
Which Texas commander was criticized for indecision at Goliad, leading to the massacre of his men?
James Fannin
Why were the Treaties of Velasco never fully honored by Mexico?
Mexico claimed Santa Anna signed under duress and lacked the authority to recognize Texas independence, so they rejected the agreements.
What was the significance of the Convention of 1833 sending Stephen F. Austin to Mexico, and what happened to him there?
He went to present Texas’ petitions for reforms and statehood, but was arrested for treason, increasing tensions that led to war.