Historical Figures
Who was named "The Father of Texas" during this era of Texas History?
Stephen F. Austin
Who was the empresario who chose to revolt by claiming his colony as the independent Republic of Fredonia?
Haden Edwards
This famous battle has been called the "Lexington of Texas"
(Hint: COME AND TAKE IT!)
Battle of Gonzales
How did William B. Travis respond when Santa Anna asked Texans at the Alamo to surrender?
Travis shot a cannon at Santa Anna
Which country did Texans take inspiration from when writing their own Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
United States of America
This famous figure in Texas History was not born here, however, became the first and third President of The Republic of Texas. Who is he?
Sam Houston
This set of laws went against the Mexican Constitution of 1824 and angered many Texans as they felt the laws targeted them?
Law of April 6, 1830
This item was a gift from the Mexican government and was later buried in a peach orchard to avoid having to give it back.
Cannon
What does the bugle song "El Deguello" stand for?
Slit Throat..... No Mercy
The Treaty of Velasco led to this river becoming the border between Texas and Mexico.
Rio Grande
This Texan Colonel was famously executed last amongst his men at Goliad. Who is he?
James Fannin
William B. Travis and Patrick Jack were arrested in this Texas town, this event led to Texans writing the Turtle Bayou Resolutions explaining their prior actions.
Anahuac
The Siege of _________ led to Texans having control of The Alamo.
Bexar
Who is the author of the famous " Victory or Death" letter, commander of the Alamo, and first to be killed during the Battle of The Alamo?
William B. Travis
The Treaty of Velasco stated that Mexico could never _________ Texas again.
Attack
This famous Texan was arrested in Anahuac and later famously died defending The Alamo. Who is he?
William B. Travis
After the Conventions of 1832 & 1833, this famous Texan was arrested after waiting 5 months to meet with Santa Anna and writing a letter asking Texans to prepare their own state government (without approval).
Stephen F. Austin
Despite surrendering and asking to be expelled (kicked out) of Texas, James Fannin and 350+ Texans were executed in this Texas town.
Goliad
After how many days of fighting did Santa Anna and his men take a break before attacking again at 5AM from all sides winning the Battle of The Alamo?
13 days
After the Battle of San Jacinto ended Texas became its own country known as what?
The Republic of Texas
Who was the leader of the only Tejano unit during the Battle of San Jacinto?
Juan Seguin
What was Stephen F. Austin charged with upon his arrest in Saltillo?
Treason
After a big win at this battle, Texas gained their independence after Santa Anna was captured and signed The Treaty of Velasco.
Battle of San Jacinto
After the Battle of The Alamo, many Texans fled their homes as Santa Anna began attempting to conquer Texas. This event was called The _____________ ___________
Runaway Scrape
Who was the author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
George Childress