Causes of the Texas Revolution

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Match each historical figure with their corresponding action during the Texas Revolution:

Antonio Lpez de Santa Anna = Ignored the Constitution of 1824 and made himself dictator. General Mrtin Perfecto de Cs = Increased the number of Mexican soldiers in San Antonio to 650. Henry Smith = Led the war party and was chosen as governor. Stephen F. Austin = Commanded Texan forces and was assigned as commissioner to the United States.

Match the following battles with their primary outcomes during the Texas Revolution:

Battle of Gonzales = Considered the start of the Texas Revolution. The Alamo = All Texan defenders were killed, a pivotal moment in the revolution. Goliad Massacre = Execution of Texan soldiers that incited outrage. Battle of San Jacinto = Decisive Texan victory securing independence.

Match each term with its definition related to the Texas Revolution:

Convention of 1836 = Delegates declared Texas independent from Mexico. Treaty of Velasco = Ended the Texas Revolution. Provisional Government = Temporary government established during the revolution. Runaway Scrape = Flight of Texan settlers away from the advancing Mexican army.

Match the following leaders with their roles during the Texas Revolution:

Sam Houston = Commander-in-chief of the Texan forces. William B. Travis = Commander at the Alamo. James Fannin = Commander at Goliad. David G. Burnet = Ad interim president of Texas. Signup and view all the answers

Match each event with its significance in the context of the Texas Revolution:

Fredonian Rebellion = Early attempt at independence that fueled tensions. Law of April 6, 1830 = Restricted immigration from the U.S. into Texas. Consultation of 1835 = Texans debated independence versus loyalty to Mexico. Siege of Bxar = Texan victory that captured San Antonio. Signup and view all the answers

Match these figures with their actions after the Texas Revolution:

Sam Houston = Served as President of the Republic of Texas. Mirabeau B. Lamar = Promoted education and expansion during his presidency. Anson Jones = Was the last president of the Republic of Texas. Stephen F. Austin = Served as Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas. Signup and view all the answers

Match each cultural element with its impact on the Texas Revolution:

Tejanos = Some supported the revolution, others remained loyal to Mexico. Slavery = A contentious issue that influenced Texan-Mexican relations. American Immigration = Altered the demographic makeup and political landscape of Texas. Catholicism = Required as a condition for settlement in Texas. Signup and view all the answers

Match each resolution with its impact during the Texas Revolution:

Texas Declaration of Independence = Declared Texas as a sovereign republic. Turtle Bayou Resolutions = Texans declared loyalty to Mexican Constitution of 1824. Goliad Declaration of Independence = Declared Texas independent from Mexico in 1835, but was later superseded. The Consultation = Established a provisional government. Signup and view all the answers

Match each geographic location with its role in the Texas Revolution:

Gonzales = Site of the first military conflict of the revolution. The Alamo = Site of a major battle and massacre. San Jacinto = Site of the final decisive battle of the revolution. Goliad = Site of a massacre of Texan soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with the correct participants within the Texas Revolution:

Tejanos = Residents of Mexican descent living in Texas. Texians = Anglo-American settlers in Texas. Centralists = Supporters of the centralized government in Mexico. Federalists = Supporters of the Mexican Constitution of 1824. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following leaders with their involvement in the military aspects of the Texas Revolution:

Juan Segun = A Tejano leader who fought for Texan independence. Jos de Urrea = A Mexican general who led forces against the Texians. James Bowie = A frontiersman and commander at the Alamo. David Crockett = A famous frontiersman who died defending the Alamo. Signup and view all the answers

Match each faction to their perspective during the Texas Revolution:

Peace Party = Initially sought peaceful resolutions with the Mexican government. War Party = Advocated for immediate independence from Mexico. Centralists = Supported Santa Anna's centralized government. Federalists = Sought to restore the Mexican Constitution of 1824. Signup and view all the answers

Match each individual with their contribution to the Texas Declaration of Independence:

George Childress = Credited with being the primary author of the declaration. Richard Ellis = Served as the president of the Convention of 1836. Jos Antonio Navarro = One of the Tejanos who signed the declaration. Samuel Maverick = Signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. Signup and view all the answers

Match the descriptions with their impact on the Texas Revolution:

Santa Anna's Dictatorship = Ignited Texan demands for greater autonomy. The Alamo = Served as a rallying cry for the Revolution. Treaties of Velasco = Ended conflict but caused future border disputes. Goliad Massacre = Unified Texan resolve against Mexico. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following people with facts about their roles in leading up to the Texas revolution:

Stephen F. Austin = Imprisoned for inciting insurrection Haden Edwards = Led the Fredonian Rebellion Benjamin Lundy = Abolotionist who warned Texas about the Slave Power conspiracy Anthony Butler = Attempted to bribe the Mexican government to sell Texas to the United States Signup and view all the answers

Match the following place names with facts about their roles in leading up to the Texas revolution:

Anahuac = Site of unrest due to enforcement of import duties Velasco = Site of military conflict between Texas settlers and the Mexican military due to import duties Washington-on-the-Brazos = Site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence San Felipe de Austin = Political center of Anglo-American Texas Signup and view all the answers

Match the the following with the effects of the Law of April 6, 1830:

Outlawed further immigration into Texas from the United States = Decreased the population growth of Texas Cancelled empresario contracts that had not been met = Limited the ability of people like Stephen F. Austin to bring settlers into Texas Established new forts and garrisons = Increased the military presence throughout Texas Taxed American imports = Increased revenue for the Mexican government Signup and view all the answers

Match the following people with facts about their roles during the Texas revolution

Lorenzo de Zavala = Served in the Congress that wrote the Mexican Constitution of 1824 David G. Burnet = Ad interim president of the Republic of Texas Samuel Houston = Commander-in-chief of the Texas army James W. Fannin = Commander in charge of Texan troops at Goliad Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with facts about the end of the Texas revolution

Treaty of Velasco = Ended the Texas Revolution when signed by Santa Anna Battle of San Jacinto = Led to Santa Anna's capture, leading to the end of the war Death of Stephen F. Austin = Made the peace talks with Mexico more difficult Recognition by the United States = Demonstrated the legitimacy of the Republic of Texas Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Antonio López de Santa Anna

Ignored the Constitution of 1824 and established himself as dictator of Mexico.

General Martín Perfecto de Cós

Increased the Mexican military presence by commanding 650 soldiers in San Antonio.

Henry Smith

Led the War Party and was chosen as governor.

Stephen F. Austin

Led Texan forces at Béxar and served as commissioner to the U.S.

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Colonel John H. Moore

Led an attack on Mexican forces using a mounted cannon.