Texas Revolution

Question 1

David G Burnet

Answer 1

Ad Interim President

Question 2

Lorenzo de Zavala

Answer 2

Ad Interim of Vice President

Question 3

Thomas Rusk

Answer 3

Secretary of War

Question 4

Stephen F. Austin

Answer 4

ambassador to the U.S. from Texas after giving up cmomand of the Texas military to Ed Burleson

Question 5

Battle of Gonzales

Answer 5

first battle of the Texas Revolution; “Come and Take It” flag; fought over cannons

Question 6

Siege of Bejar

Answer 6

SFA, Edward Burleson, Ben Milam take San Antonio from Martin Perfecto de Cos; Colonel Neill makes repairs to the Alamo in January of 1836

Question 7

Battle of Coleto Creek

Answer 7

Colonel Fanin and his men caught in an open prairie not far from Goliad; Farnin surrendered to General Urrea hoping for terms that would spare their lives, Tomel Decree was
followed by Santa Anna leading to the men’s execution on Palm Sunday

Question 8

Massacre at Goliad

Answer 8

Santa Anna orders the execution of the men who surrendered to General Urrea

Question 9

Battle at San Jacinto

Answer 9

final battle of the Texas Revolution; “Remember the Alamo; remember Goliad”; battle was a surprise

Question 10

General Sam lined us up along the Bayou with the calvary at our flank. We charged in with a violent yell
and deafening cannon fire. The Mexicans were caught off guard and were soon on the run. It wasn’t long
before we had taken the battlefield and that yell turned into a cheer. The victory and Texas was ours.

Answer 10

Battle of San Jacinto

Question 11

The time has come to strike a decisive blow upon the enemy occupying the Alamo. Consequently, I have decided that tomorrow at 4 A.M. the columns of attack shall be stationed at musket distance from the first entrenchment, ready for charge, which shall commence at a signal given from the northern battery

Answer 11

Santa Anna