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TX History Alamo Rev
Prepare for Alamo & Revolution Test
| Result of Fredonia Revolution | Mier y Teran sent to report on TX |
| Result of Mier y Teran report | Law of April 6, 1830 that increased Mexico's control of TX |
| At the time of the Mier y Teran Report, Americans were the largest or smallest group in TX. | Largest |
| Stephen F. Austin was arrested because... | The Mexican government thought an angry letter of his was treason. |
| Austin's arrest is important because... | Texans saw that Santa Anna wouldn't follow the Mexican Constitution of 1824 & couldn't be trusted |
| Where was the first battle of the Texas Revolution? | Gonzalez |
| The Convention of 1836 was important because | Texas declared independence from Mexico on March 2. |
| What was the purpose of the Alamo? | Protected the American colonists living north of San Antonio. |
| What was the purpose of Travis' letter from the Alamo? | Ask for reinforcements (more soldiers) |
| Why did General Sam Houston burn the town of Gonzalez? | So Santa Anna couldn't get supplies. |
| The commander of the Texas Army was_________. | Sam Houston |
| Main writer of the the Texas Declaration of Independence was____. | George Childress |
| Texas leader at Coleto Creek who surrendered, but was executed in Goliad. | James Fannin |
| This Texan survived the Alamo because he was sent as a messenger & fought at the Battle of San Jacinto. | Juan Seguin |
| This agreement ended the Texas Revolution. | Treaty of Velasco |
| This Texan was sent to the Alamo to decide if it should be defended or not. | James Bowie |
| March 2, 1836 | Texas declares independence!!! |