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Which battle had 1800 Mexican troops who fought against approximately189 Texans, the Texans led by Jim Bowie and William B. Travis?
Battle of the Alamo
Which battle occurred because Texan citizens wouldn’t give up a cannon given to them by the Mexican government, being the first battle of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of Gonzales
Which battle was the shortest and last battle of the Texas Revolution, the Texans led by Sam Houston, lasting only 18 minutes?
Battle of San Jacinto
Who changed attitudes about fighting Mexico for independence after being arrested.
Stephen F. Austin
What event cam first at the start of the Texas revolution?
Battle of Gonzales
What event came second after the start of the Texas Revolution?
The Fall of the Alamo
What event came third after the start of the Texas revolution?
Goliad Massacre
What event came fourth after the start of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of San Jacinto
What event ended the Texas Revolution?
The signing of the Treaties of Velasco
How did the battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas revolution?
It proved that the Mexican army could be defeated
What was the purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830?
To stop immigration from the U.S. to Texas
What famous Texan was sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo, remained with Houston and served in the final battle for Texas Independence, and served as a Tejano representative in the Senate of the Republic?
Juan Seguin
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions stated Texan’s loyal to whom?
Santa Anna
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions stated that Texans were loyal to what?
The Mexican Constitution
Most of the Texas revolution was fought in which region?
Coastal Plains
What was William B. Travis’s Victory or Death letter intended to do?
Call for reinforcements
The Come and take it wartime flag is a symbol of what from Texans?
Defiance
Two reasons why the Constitutional Convention of 1836 was important?
The Texas declaration of independence and the Texas constitution were adopted.
Sam Houston retreating and allowing himself to increase the size of his army and train his troops along the way is called what event?
The Runaway Scrape
