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Which of the following factors most directly contributed to the Texas Revolution?
Which of the following factors most directly contributed to the Texas Revolution?
- Cultural ties of settlers to the United States, combined with Texas not being granted statehood within Mexico. (correct)
- The imposition of English as the sole official language of Texas by the Mexican government.
- Economic policies that heavily favored industrial development over agricultural interests in Texas.
- The forced conversion of Texan settlers to Catholicism by the Mexican government.
What was the significance of the "Come and Take It" banner displayed at the Battle of Gonzales?
What was the significance of the "Come and Take It" banner displayed at the Battle of Gonzales?
- It symbolized the Texan desire for peaceful negotiation with the Mexican government.
- It signified the beginning of formal trade negotiations between Texas and the United States.
- It indicated the Texan army's readiness to surrender under specific conditions.
- It represented the Texan settlers' defiance of Mexican authority and their determination to retain their cannon. (correct)
How did the events at the Alamo impact the outcome of the Texas Revolution?
How did the events at the Alamo impact the outcome of the Texas Revolution?
- The defeat at the Alamo immediately led to peace negotiations, ending the conflict.
- The Alamo served as a distraction, allowing Texan forces to regroup and launch a surprise attack in Goliad.
- The massacre at the Alamo prompted the United States to intervene directly on behalf of the Texan rebels.
- The heavy loss at the Alamo inspired and unified Texan forces, solidifying their resolve to fight for independence; this was captured in their battle cry. (correct)
What was the primary outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?
What was the primary outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?
What role did Susanna Dickinson play in the Texas Revolution?
What role did Susanna Dickinson play in the Texas Revolution?
Which of these events occurred after the Battle of the Alamo but before the Battle of San Jacinto?
Which of these events occurred after the Battle of the Alamo but before the Battle of San Jacinto?
How did the capture of Santa Anna impact the outcome of the Texas Revolution?
How did the capture of Santa Anna impact the outcome of the Texas Revolution?
What impact did the Texas Revolution have on future events?
What impact did the Texas Revolution have on future events?
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James Bowie
James Bowie
Frontiersman and leader at the Alamo.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Mexican dictator and general during the Texas Revolution.
Sam Houston
Sam Houston
Military leader at the Battle of San Jacinto, later mayor of San Antonio.
Causes of Texas Revolution
Causes of Texas Revolution
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Battle of Gonzales
Battle of Gonzales
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Texas Declaration of Independence
Texas Declaration of Independence
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"Remember the Alamo!"
"Remember the Alamo!"
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Runaway Scrape
Runaway Scrape
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Study Notes
- Study notes for the Texas Revolution
People
- James Bowie was a frontiersman and leader of the Texas Revolution, who was killed while in bed sick at the Alamo.
- David Crockett, a frontier legend known for storytelling and hunting, fought and died at the Alamo.
- Antonio López de Santa Anna was the dictator of Mexico and leader of the Mexican army.
- Santa Anna was defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto, captured, and forced to sign treaties recognizing Texas independence.
- Lorenzo de Zavala helped write the Texas Declaration of Independence and designed the first flag of the Republic of Texas.
- Susanna Dickinson was an adult witness and survivor of the Alamo and was sent by Santa Anna as a messenger.
- A dictator is defined as a ruler with complete power over a country.
- Enrique Esparza was a child witness to the Battle of the Alamo and the only one able to discuss experiences.
- Sam Houston was named General of Texan forces in 1836 and defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.
- Houston later became the first elected president of the Republic of Texas.
- Juan N. Seguin was a military leader who fought at the Battle of San Jacinto and later became the mayor of San Antonio
- Tejano: Texan of Mexican or Latin-American descent
- William B. Travis wrote the famous Victory or Death letter and died at the Alamo.
Important Events & Things
- Texas Revolution causes included settlers culturally tied to the United States, Texas not being its own state in Mexico, the Texas militia firing on Mexican soldiers in Gonzales, and the declaration of independence from Mexico at Washington-on-the-Brazos.
- The Battle of Gonzales involved Texans fighting Mexican soldiers after refusing to give back a cannon with a "Come and Take It" banner.
- Texas Declaration of Independence was declared in 1836 when delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos began the fight for Texas freedom.
- Texas Independence Day is on March 2, 1836.
- The Battle of the Alamo involved about 200 Texas defenders being killed, which led to the cry "Remember the Alamo" to encourage others to support Texas independence and came before the Battle of San Jacinto.
- "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!" became a famous Texas battle cry.
- The Runaway Scrape marks a period of time beginning with the Siege and Fall of the Alamo until the Battle of San Jacinto when frightened Texas families fled east to the United States as Santa Anna fought against Texas.
- The Battle of San Jacinto marks where Sam Houston led the Texas forces to victory in 18 minutes of fighting, leading to the capture of Santa Anna.
- Effects of the Texas Revolution: Texas won the battle of San Jacinto and became the Republic of Texas, leading to more war with Mexico due to ongoing instability.
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