Ch 10 Flashcards
William B Travis was in command of what?
Alamo
Put the following events in order
Goliad Massacre
Battle Of Gonzales
Fall of the Alamo
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Gonzales
Fall of the Alamo
Goliad Massacre
Battle of San Jacinto
What was the significance of the Battle of Gonzales?
Showed the Texas were willing to take up Arms against Mexican government
How was the Texas Constitution different from the U.S. Constitution?
Slavery
Who won the Battle of the Alamo and Battle of Coleto Creek?
Mexican Army
What survivor of the Alamo was sent to warn others?
Susanna Dickinson
What battle was followed by the massacre at Goliad?
Battle of Coleto Creek
Why did Santa have defenders at Goliad and Alamo all put to death?
He wanted to make an example of those who opposed him
Why was the victory at San Jacinto important?
Last battle of Texas Revolution
Who was the Texas Colonel defeated at Coleto Creek and executed at Goliad?
James Fannin
Why the Battle at the Alamo important to Texas Revolution?
Brought more people to the fight; became rallying cry
When did Texas declare it’s independence from Mexico?
March 2, 1836
Who was the main author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?
George C. Childress
When did the siege of the Alamo begin and how long did it last?
Feb 23,1836; 13 day
Who was the supreme commander of the Mexican Army?
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Who wrote the Victory or Death letter from the the Alamo on 24 February, 1836?
William B. Travis
How long did the final attack in the Alamo last?
1 hr 30min=90min
What does as interim mean?
Temporary government
What happened at the Convention of 1836?
Texas declares it’s independence
Sam Houston
Commander and chief if Texas; lead Battle of San Jacinto
David Crockett
Famous frontierman; congressman for Tennessee
Francita Alvarez
Angel of Goliad
