Empresarios
Why did Americans move to Texas?
They were brought over by the Empresario.
Who was the leader of the Mexican Army?
Santa Ana
The first battle of the Texas Revolution.
The Battle of Gonzales
What was the date Texas declared its independence?
March 2nd, 1836
Who initiated the need for Mexico's independence?
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Who brought over "the old 300" and is known as The Father of Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
Wrote letters to encourage volunteers at the Battle of the Alamo.
William B. Travis
Took 13 days with the defeat of Texas
The Battle of the Alamo
What was the purpose of the Texas Revolution?
To gain freedom from Mexico
What country ruled over Mexico in 1810?
Spain
What law did Mexico pass that limited immigration?
The law of April 6
Left the Alamo to carry letters for William B. Travis and fought at The Battle of San Jacinto.
Juan Seguin
The last battle and the capture of Santa Ana.
The Battle of San Jacinto
Who was vice president of the Republic of Texas and signed The Texas Declaration of Independence?
Lorenzo De Zavala
What type of government did the Spanish Colonial Government have?
A monarchy
Who was the first Mexican Empresario and created the town of Victoria?
Martin De Leon
Served as vice president for Texas and supported independence.
Lorenzo De Zavala
Davy Crocket, William B. Travis, and James Bowie all fought and died at this battle.
The Battle of the Alamo
A major disagreement that divided Texas and Mexico, causing Texas to seek its independence.
The law of April 6- limiting slavery and immigration
How many branches of government did Mexico assign when they created their new constitution and declared independence?
Three
What town did Stephen F. Austin establish?
San Felipe De Austin
Led the Texas army at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Sam Houston
The Battle of Gonzales
The official name of Texas once it gained its independence.
The Republic of Texas
What year did Mexico gain its independence from Spain?
1821