texas revolution quiz Flashcards
(13 cards)
Which two countries claim Texas before 1835
Spain and Mexico
what do Americans to settle in Texas
Fresh start cheap land cash crops
Why did Mexico want Americans to settle in Texas
Wanted to protect the area
What was required of American who settled in Texas
become citizens of Mexico, to follow mexican laws, be Catholic
Who led the first family to Texas in 1821
Steven austin
Why did the Texans declare independence from Mexico
Loss of independence, Terrace, new laws, Mexico passed a law abolishing slavery, documents written in Spanish
How did David Crockett help Texans in the war for independence
volunteered to defend the Alamo
How did Sam Houston serve in the Texas war for independence
He commanded the Texas army during the war of independence
How did Sam Houston serve Texas after the war for independence
He became the first president of the republic country of Texas
What happened to all the defenders of the Alamo
All killed by the Mexican army
Why is the Alamo important to the outcome of the war
Texas lost the battle and wanted revenge
Why was the US Congress hesitant to admit Texas after their independence TWO ANSWERS
Didn’t want tensions with Mexico, it would have upset the balance between free and slave states
Why was Texas called the Lonestar republic
Symbol of independent spirit
