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Unit 5 History
Question | Answer |
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What was the 1st major battle in the Texas Revolution? | Battle Of Gonzales October 2, 1835 |
What was the 2nd major battle in the Texas Revolution? | Battle Of The Alamo March 6, 1836 |
What was the 3rd major battle in the Texas Revolution? | Battle Of Coleto Creek March 20, 1836 |
What was the last major battle in the Texas Revolution? | Battle Of San Jacinto April 21, 1836 |
What was significant about the Battle Of Gonzales to Texas? | The cannon that killed one man and the phrase "Come And Take It" |
Who wrote the famous letter from the Alamo to Sam Houston and what was the purpose? | William B Travis- Wrote the letter asking for more men and said that he will never surrender or retreat |
Who carried the letter from the Alamo? | Juan Seguin |
What was making life tough for the Mexicans? | They were moving farther and farther away from their home, therefore making it harder to get supplies |
What was the purpose of the Texans meeting in Washington? | Where the Declaration Of Independence of Texas was signed by Santa Anna stating that Mexico would recognize Texas as its own country |
What role did George Childress play in the Texas Revolution? | He was the author of the Declaration Of Independence of Texas |
What was the result of the Battle Of Coleto? Why was it so "lopsided" | 300-some Texans died because Fannin stopped in the middle of an open field |
What happened at the Battle Of San Jacinto? | Santa Anna is captured and defeated |
Where did most of the battles of the Texas Revolution take place? | Coastal Plains |
What were Texans granted when they won their fight for Independence? | Freedom of Religion |