People of Texas History
He is known as the “Father of Texas” for bringing Anglo-American settlers to Texas.
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
This report by a Mexican official warned that Texas was becoming “too Anglo” and recommended stricter control.
What is the Mier y Terán Report?
The 13-day siege where all Texan defenders were killed in March 1836.
What is the Battle of the Alamo?
The government document that Texans supported before rebelling against Santa Anna.
What is the Mexican Constitution of 1824?
A major financial problem the Republic struggled with during both presidencies.
What is debt?
The commander at the Alamo who wrote the famous “Victory or Death” letter.
Who is William B. Travis?
This law banned U.S. immigration into Texas and increased Mexican military presence.
What is the Law of April 6, 1830?
The massacre where Santa Anna ordered the execution of more than 300 Texan prisoners.
What was the Goliad Massacre?
The combined Mexican state created in the 1820s that included Texas.
What was Coahuila y Texas?
During the Mier Expedition, Mexican officials used this “lottery” method—drawing black or white beans—to decide which prisoners would be executed.
What is the Black Bean Episode?
The Texan commander who surrendered at Goliad and was later executed.
Who is James Fannin?
Settlers released statements supporting the Mexican Constitution of 1824 during this conflict.
What are the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
Famous phrase said at the Battle of Gonzales
What is the phrase "come and take it"?
This conflict in East Texas involved accusations of a rebellion against the Republic.
What was the Cordova Rebellion?
Houston’s policy toward Native tribes focused on this approach.
What is peace and diplomacy?
President of the Republic of Texas who supported annexation and peace with Native groups.
Who is Sam Houston?
This event was triggered by tensions between Texas settlers and Mexican officials over taxes at a port city.
What was the Anahuac Disturbance?
The final battle of the revolution, lasting only 18 minutes and resulting in Santa Anna’s capture.
What is the Battle of San Jacinto?
A disastrous expedition ordered by Lamar to try to control trade in New Mexico.
What was the Santa Fe Expedition?
Lamar’s policy toward Native tribes focused on this approach.
What is removal or force?
President of the Republic of Texas who wanted Texas to remain independent and expand westward.
Who is Mirabeau B. Lamar?
His arrest in Mexico for supporting independence pushed many Texans toward rebellion.
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
He commanded the Texan army at San Jacinto.
Who is Sam Houston?
This expedition resulted in Texans being captured and forced to draw black beans for execution.
What was the Mier Expedition?
The conflict in which Comanche leaders were killed during a meeting in San Antonio.
What was the Council House Fight?