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TX Revolution People
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Childress | chaired the committee in charge of writing the Texas Declaration of Independence |
| de Zavala | helped write the Texas Declaration of Independence and helped design the ad interim government at Washington-on-the Brazos; was elected Vice President of the new republic |
| Fannin | led the Texans at Coleto Creek and surrendered to Urrea; later he was executed at Goliad by order of Santa Anna |
| Houston | leader of the Revolutionary Army during the Texas Revolution |
| Santa Anna | dictator of Mexico, and military leader of the Mexican Army during the Texas Revolution |
| Seguín | served with Travis at the Alamo, but survived because he was sent out as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the events at the Alamo. He continued to serve under Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto. |
| Travis | he was a military leader of the Texas forces at the Alamo; was killed by Mexican forces at the Alamo. |
| Austin | known as the father of Texas and the state capital was named in his honor. |
| Mexico | in 1836, Texas colonists defeated this country and gained their independence. |