Mexican Independence & Texas
What war gave Mexico independence from Spain?
The Mexican War for Independence.
Who is known as the "Father of Texas"?
Stephen F. Austin
Why were settlers upset with Santa Anna?
He suspended the Mexican Constitution and took control.
What battle started the Texas Revolution?
The Battle of Gonzales
Who wrote the “Victory or Death” letter?
William Travis
Why was this war important to Texas history?
It decided which country controlled Texas land
What group did he lead into Texas?
The “Old Three Hundred
What did settlers want from Mexico?
Independence and the right to self-govern.
What battle lasted 12 days before the Texans were defeated?
The Battle of the Alamo.
Who was a famous frontiersman who fought at the Alamo?
Davy Crockett.
After Mexico won independence, what happened to Texas?
Anglo-American settlers moved to Texas.
What was the name of his colony’s capital?
San Felipe de Austin
What law made settlers angry?
The ban on slavery and immigration from the U.S.
What happened after the Siege of Bexar?
The Texans forced the Mexican army out of San Antonio.
Who was known for his knife and bravery at the Alamo?
James Bowie.
What new country was Texas a part of after 1821?
Mexico
What did Stephen F. Austin do to help Texas grow?
He sold affordable land to settlers
What was the purpose of the Convention of 1833?
To ask Mexico for reforms and more rights.
What slogan came from the Battle of Gonzales?
Come and Take It.”
Which Tejano leader fought for Texas independence?
Juan Seguín.
What year did Mexico win independence from Spain?
1821.
Which government gave Austin permission to start his colony?
The Mexican government
Why did Tejano leaders not attend?
The conventions were against Mexican law.
Who surrounded the Alamo for 12 days?
Santa Anna and the Mexican army.
Who survived the Alamo with her daughter Angelina?
Susanna Dickinson.