TEXAS HISTORY FLASHCARDS
To bring goods in from foreign countries
import
To recall or do away with
repeal
a minor fight; usually during wartime
skirmish
A ruler with absolute power
dictator
A military blockade of a city or fortress
siege
A military operation
campaign
The first battle of the Texas revolution that was fought over the colonists possession of a cannon.
Battle of Gonzales
John Austin attempted to bring a cannon to Anahuac, but arrived to find that his cannon was no longer needed
Battle of Velasco
believed in working with federalist in Mexico to restore the constitution of 1824; NO independence
Peace party
This battle followed a siege of a city; the Mexican army surrendered and agreed to leave Texas after the battle
Battle of San Antonio
Wanted an immediate declaration of independence from Mexico
war party
What was the impact on the Fredonian Rebellion
It made the Mexican government suspicious of Anglo Americans
Who was the president before Santa Anna
Anastacio Bustamante
When did Stephen F Austin first think Santa anna was a dictator
After his arrest
What did it mean when Santa anna threw out the constitution of 1824
he was a dictator
What was the first battle of Texas revolution
Battle of Gonzales
Why did Mexico make the Law of April 6
To stop Americans from moving to Texas
What document claimed loyalty to Mexican Federalists and Santa anna
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions
What document requested no duties; continue immigration from the U.S., and statehood for Texas
Convention of 1832 and 1833
Which of the following does not belong with the law of April 6
banning soldiers in Texas
What document declared Santa anna the enemy and said we would work with Mexican Federalists (No independence)
Consultation of 1835
Why was the Meir y Teran report important
His report said Americans outnumbered Mexicans 10 to 1
Which of the following events would not be considered a cause of the Texas Revolution
The battle of Lexington
What was found after the grass Fight
Grass
What did general Cos agree to at his battle of San Antonio surrender
To never fight Texas again
What happened when Stephen F Austin sent a letter telling the Texans to make a temporary state government
He was arrested for rebellion