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Soldiers who fight on foot
infantry
Serving temporarily
ad interim
To strengthen
fortify
A military blockade of a city or fort
siege
Soldiers who are mounted on horseback
cavalry
To kill many at one time
massacre
Commander of the Alamo
William Travis
Was considered a dictator by most Texans because he did not follow the Constitution of 1824
Santa Anna
Survived the battle of the Alamo and carried the news
to Gonzales
Susanna Dickinson
Chosen as commander-in-chief of the regular and
volunteer armies
Sam Houston
Chosen as ad interim president of the Republic of Texas until
elections could take place
David Burnet
Tejano scout who sided with the Texans
Juan Seguin
Both Mexicans and Texans took refuge in this abandoned
structure
The Alamo
The Texas Declaration of Independence and
constitution were written here
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Texans here decorated the front of their cannon with the words “Come and Take it!”
Gonzales
James Fannin and 350 Texan soldiers were executed here
Goliad
Site of the final battle between Texas and Mexican forces
San Jacinto
18. Texans kept claiming to be fighting for the “Mexican
Constitution of 1824.” Why did they like it and fight for it?
Because it was similar to the U.S.Constitution and had many rightsand freedoms.
19. What form of government didthe Anglo colonists support the most?
A. Monarchy (king or queen)B. Democracy (vote for laws & leaders)C. CapitalismD. Communism
What does the following describe?* Law made in 1830* Abolishes slavery in Mexico* stops immigration from U.S.* places customs duties on goods from U.S.* Mexican soldiers sent to Texas to enforce the above laws
What important decision was made at the Convention of 1836 at the settlement of Washington-on-the-Brazos?
Texas delegates declared Independence from Mexico
Who wrote the following letter, whichhistory has remembered as heroic?
“I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and thatof his country – Victory or Death!
Which of the following people waspresent at the Battle of the Alamo, but not killed?
• Sam Houston• James Fannin• Susanna Dickinson• William Travis• Juan Seguin• Francita Alavez
Why did Santa Anna have all Texassoldiers put to death at Alamo andGoliad?
Because he wanted to make anexample out of those who opposedhis rule.
Why is the Battle of the Alamoconsidered a turning point in theTexas Revolution?
Because it inspired other peopleto join the fight for Texas independence
20. Texas Independence Day is celebrated on
March 2, (1836)
21. Santa Anna ordered allhis soldiers in Texas to
Burn all Anglo cities andsettlements to the ground!
22. Which four of the following explain why Sam Houston chose to retreat instead of fight Santa Anna
after the Battle of Alamo?1. He would be outnumbered.2. He was a weak leader.3. He was waiting for Pres. Burnet to order an attack.4. His soldiers needed training.5. He was waiting for reinforcements.6. He was taking the Mexicans farther from their supply lines.
23. The flight of hundreds of Texas families from Mexican
troops is known as
The Runaway Scrape
24. The Battle of San Jacinto lasted ____?
18 minutes
25. Why did Houston’s troops defeat Santa Anna’s army so easily?
They made a surprise attack whenThe Mexicans were not expecting it.
26. What is the name of the treaty that ended the Texas
Revolution?
The Treaty of Velasco
27. By winning the Battle of San Jacinto, the Texans accomplished what
important thing?
Independence from Mexico
Put the following events in theorder in which they occurred:
• Battle of Coleto Creek (Goliad Massacre)• Battle of San Jacinto• Battle of Gonzales• Battle of the Alamo• Siege of Bexar