Texas Revolution
What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of Gonzalez
A former governor of Tennessee who served in the United States Army during the War of 1812, he immigrated to Texas in 1835 and immediately became involved in Texas politics and the revolutionary movement, first President of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
Who was the General of the Texas Army at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Sam Houston
March 6th, 1836, marks the date of final assault on this mission and the defeat of the Texian troops under the command of William B. Travis
The Alamo
Joining another territory or state
What is the definition of Annexation?
Who were the Two commanders of the Alamo?
William B. Travis and James Bowie
What were Sam Houston Views on Native Americans?
He wanted to make peace
He was responsible for drafting the Texas Declaration of Independence, which he modeled heavily off the Declaration of Independence of the United States
On March 27th, 1836, Colonel James Fannin and his Texas garrison were executed by firing squad in an event that would become known as this “Massacre”
Goliad Massacre
The issue that divided the United States over Annexation?
Slavery
Who was the General of the Mexican Army?
General Santa Anna
Who was the President who authorized the Santa Fe Expedition?
March 6th, 1836, was used as the date to determine whether or not individuals should be eligible for grants of free land in the Republic of Texas and also marked the signing of this important historical document
Texas Declaration of Independence
On March 19th, 1840, thirty-five Penateka chiefs and civilians were killed in this conflict, which erupted after Texas commissioners attempted to take them hostage during peace negotiations
Council House Fights
This was a two-day battle (July 15th & 16th, 1839) which led the Cherokee, Delaware, Kickapoo and Shawnee peoples to leave Texas, as well as the death of Chief Bowles, the leader of the Cherokee council in East Texas
Battle of Neches
What was the final battle of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of San Jacinto
Who was the 4th and final President of the Republic?
Anson Jones
What kind of treaties were made between General Santa Anna
Public and Private Treaty
On April 21st, 1836, General Sam Houston and his army defeated Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna at this important battle
Battle of San Jacinto
During this battle, over 100 Comanche warriors were killed after they had carried out multiple raids throughout the Guadalupe River Valley
Battle of Plum Creek
What was the name of the treaty signed after the victory at San Jacinto?
President with Hostile views of Native Americans?
Mirabeau Lamar
How long did the Battle of San Jacinto last?
18 minutes
On December 29th of this year, Texas joined the United States becoming the 28th state
1845
This doctrine held that Anglo settlers were entitled to settle land from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans, moving westward- with the annexation of Texas a part of this idea to expand westward and claim lands for the United States
Manifest Destiny