Revolution
To gain independence from Mexico
What was the reason for the Texas Revolution?
The siege of the Alamo took place during which era of Texas History?
What is the Revolutionary Era?
What was Santa Anna’s role during the Texas Revolution?
Dictator and military leader for Mexico
At first Stephen F. Austin was against the idea of a Texas Revolution against Mexico. What changed his mind?
His arrest
What did the Mier y Teran Report suggest?
There should be no more trade between the United States and Mexico
What grew tensions between Mexican officials and Texan colonists?
The Stephen F. Austin was encouraging a rebellion
How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
It proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved.
After many Texas leaders were defeated at the Alamo, who was left to lead Texas?
Who is Sam Houston?
What encouraged growth in the Texan Army?
Civilians were angered by the Goliad Massacre
Why did William B. Travis write a letter to the people of Texas, and all Americans in the world?
inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo
What event lead to Texan colonists wanting to start a Revolution?
Law of April 6, 1830
What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of Gonzales
helped write the Mexican Constitution.
assisted in Texas' fight for independence.
served as vice president during the Revolution
Who is Lorenzo de Zavala?
Which event happened after the Goliad Massacre, and before the Treaties of Velasco?
Battle of San Jacinto
What was the main reason for the Law of April 6, 1830?
What is to stop U.S. immigration to Texas?
What was the reason for the Mexican army attacking the Alamo?
To attempt to force Texans to obey Mexican laws
Why is the Battle of San Jacinto so significant to Texans?
It resulted in the surrender of Santa Anna, and Texas’ independence from Mexico.
Which Texan leader surrendered at Goliad?
James Fannin
What did Santa Anna’s surrender to Sam Houston signify?
The ending of the Texas Revolution with a victory for Texas
What was the main purpose of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions?
a set of statements written by Anglo-American rebels in 1832 that expressed their grievances against Mexican rule and outlined their ideas for the Texas Revolution
Why did Texan delegates meet at Washington on the Brazos, for the Convention of 1836?
To create a government for the new Republic of Texas
What was the last major battle of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of San Jacinto
What was George Childress’ role in the Texas Revolution?
Writing the Texas Declaration of Independence
In what region were most of the battles of the Texas Revolution fought?
Coastal Plains Region
How did the Law of April 6, 1830 hurt the economic development of colonies in Texas?
By placing taxes on foreign goods coming into Texas