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1
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Received a land grant of over 300,000 acres and wanted to settle 800 people

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Haden Edwards

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Haden Edwards’ problem

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Part of his land was owned by people who were already living there

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Benjamin Edwards sent a letter about ____

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All his problems with the land

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Blanco’s reaction

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This is very disrespectful. I will revoke the land grant and banish the brothers.

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What did Benjamin Edwards name his country?

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Republic of Freedonia

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Lasted 6 weeks from mid-December 1827 to late Jan 1827

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The Freedonian Rebellion

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What did Austin do when Benjamin asked for help?

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Austin said no and he supported the Mexican government.

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The Fall of Freedonia

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January 28, 1827

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What happened when all the soldiers arrived at Nachadoches?

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Edwards and his colonists fled quickly for the U.S.

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Who wrote the Mier Y Teran Report?

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Mier Y Teran

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Mier Y Teran Recommendations

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Mier y Teran’s recommendation:
1. Government place troops in Texas
2. Attract more Mexican settlers to Texas
3. Increase trade between Texas & Mexico.

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12
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What were the Turtle Bayou Resolutions

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The colonists wrote these to tell the government what they were doing wrong. It also shows how they respect Santa Anna.They were loyal to Federalists They didn’t like Bustamante and they felt like he violated the rules.

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John Austin obtained a cannon. Ugartechea attempted to stop him and a fight broke out. The Mexican troops ran out of ammunition. Ugatechea surrendered.

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Battle of Velasco

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Convention of 1832 and 1833 changes Texans want to see

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Resume Texas immigration. Texas must be exempt from taxes. (Most important) Separate statehood for Texas.

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15
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Why did Austin go to Mexico?

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He was sent to deliver the request for changes from the convention to Santa Anna

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16
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What does Santa Anna become

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Dictator

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17
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What does Stephen F Austin do when Santa Anna is too busy to read his letter?

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He sends a letter to suggest to build a temporary state government

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What happened when the authorities found out Austin sent a letter to suggest building a temporary state government

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They imprisoned him

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19
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Colonist complained about___________

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taxes

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________ was arrested for playing a trick on a Mexican official named ___________

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Andrew Briscoe

Tenario

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21
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What ultimately happened to Tenario?

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He and his men surrendered and agreed to leave Texas

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22
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What 3 things did Santa Anna do when he became a dictator?

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He threw out the Mexican Constitution of 1824.

He sent his brother-in-law Cos to deal with rebellious Texans.

Disbanded all state governments

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What did General Cos do in response to the problems in Anahuac?

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He demanded that everybody involved would be arrested and turned over to a military trial.

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24
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Battle of Gonzales is also known as

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The Lexington of Texas

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Mexico demanded that the Texians ________ in the Battle of Gonzales

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the Texians give up all of their weapons, including a small cannon they had with them.

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26
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Came to power in 1829

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Centralists

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27
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were more strict on colonists

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Centralists

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28
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wanted the central govt. to have more control

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Centralists

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Ex: Law of April 6, 1830

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Centralists

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30
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came to power in the 1820’s

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Federalists

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31
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left colonists alone

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Federalists

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32
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wanted states to have more control

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Federalists

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33
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Ex: Constitution of 1824

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Federalists

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34
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The __________ take over in Mexico.

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Centralists

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35
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Texas Likes ______ (type of government)

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Federalists

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36
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Texas Hates _________ (type of government)

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Centralists

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37
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Two types of governments

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Centralists and Federalists

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38
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Haden Edwards was given a land grant that allowed him to settle 800 families in _______

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Nacogdoches

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39
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How did Haden Edwards solve his problem?

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he tried to kick out the older settlers if they couldn’t show titles to their land.

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40
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The Fredonian Rebellion made the Mexican officials confirm_________________________________

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Americans were trying to take Texas!

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41
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Mier y Teran reported to the Mexican government that American settlers outnumbered Mexican settlers,________

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10 to 1

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42
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_________ was sent to inspect Texas settlements

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General Manuel Mier y Teran

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43
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Law of April 6, 1830

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*Immigrants from the U.S. are banned
*All empresario contracts that aren’t completed, are cancelled
Encouraged Mexican & European immigration
Outlawed slavery in Texas
Added more Mexican soldiers/forts in Texas
*Added taxes to ALL foreign goods entering Texas

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44
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Colonists at Anahuac fought with Mexican Colonel____________

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Bradburn

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45
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Why did Mexico attempt to ban slavery?

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They DID NOT want more immigration from the U.S.

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Colonists at Anahuac fought with Mexican Colonel Bradburn over

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taxes on imported goods from the U.S.
taking supplies intended for the settlements
Not returning runaway slaves

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47
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Two lawyers from Louisiana arrived to demand the return of the runaway slaves. Bradburn had two lawyers put in prison for spreading false rumors of an armed militia heading to Anahuac. Who were these lawyers

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William Travis and Patrick Jack

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In the summer of 1832, _________agreed to resign as president of Mexico. ________ was elected president in March of 1833.

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Anastasio Bustamante
Santa Anna

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49
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What was the first battle in the Texas Revolution?

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The Battle of Gonzales

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Mexico demanded that the Texans give up all their weapons, including a small cannon they had with them. Texans made a flag that said, “Come and Take it”, and fired the cannon at the Mexican Soldiers. The Mexican soldiers retreated.

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Battle of Gonzales

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51
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A week after Gonzales, the Texians won another battle! A group of 200 Texians left Gonzales and arrived at Goliad and forced the Mexican soldiers to leave. They seized the weapons the Mexican Army had at Goliad!

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The Battle at Goliad

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52
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He was made Commander of the Army of the People.

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Stephen F. Austin

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53
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The major turning point of the Texas Revolution was when the Texian army surrounded General Cos and his 750 soldiers inside San Antonio de Bexar. Instead of fighting the superior Mexican Army, the Texians decided to lay siege on Bexar, in hopes that General Cos would run out of supplies and be forced to surrender.

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The Siege of Bexar

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54
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Wanted an immediate declaration of independence.

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War Party

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55
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Wanted to align with Federalists in Mexico to restore the Constitution of 1824.

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Peace Party

56
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This party won

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Peace Party

57
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Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled
declared their support for the _______ ________ ______
stated they were loyal to Mexico
blamed Santa Anna for the fighting

A

Constitution of 1824

58
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Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled
declared their support for the Constitution of 1824
stated they were loyal to ______
blamed Santa Anna for the fighting

A

Mexico

59
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Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled
declared their support for the Constitution of 1824
stated they were loyal to Mexico
blamed _______ for the fighting

A

Santa Anna

60
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*He is put in charge of the Texas military.

A

Sam Houston

61
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Ben Milam convinced the Texians that it was time to attack. The fighting lasted only four days and only 2 Texians were killed, one of which was Ben Milam. It took 4 days. The attack was successful and General Cos was forced to surrender!

A

Battle of San Antonio

62
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He convinced the Texians that it was time to attack.

A

Ben Milam

63
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Result of the Battle of San Antonio

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The attack was successful and General Cos was forced to surrender!

64
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After the Battle of San Antonio the Texans were happy, because…

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Huge victory because Texas soil was cleared of Mexican troops!

65
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What does General Cos do after the Battle of San Antonio

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Cós agrees to never fight Texas again AND to leave the Constitution of 1824 alone!

66
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He vows to get revenge in Texas.

A

Santa Anna

67
Q

What did Santa Anna do after the Battle of San Antonio was over?

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Most Texians thought the war was over and went home, unaware that Santa Anna was headed to Texas with a massive army…

68
Q

Agenda of the Convention of 1836:

A

Officially declare Independence from Mexico

Set up a new, temporary government

69
Q

March 2, 1836

A

Texas Declaration of Independence

70
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March 16, 1836

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Texas Constitution

71
Q

Written by George Childress. Listed their grievances against Santa Anna and officially declared Texas Independent

A

Texas Declaration of Independence

72
Q

Borrowed heavily from the U.S. Constitution. Established a government that gave them the freedom they wanted.

A

Texas Constitution

73
Q

Both the Texas Declaration of Independence & Constitution were borrowed HEAVILY from…

A

the United States.

74
Q

President of the Ad-Interim Government

A

David G. Burnet

75
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Vice President of the Ad-Interim Government

A

Lorenzo de Zavala

76
Q

Commander of the Ad-Interim Government

A

Sam Houston

77
Q

This is a temporary government that was established to get Texas through the Revolution.

A

Ad-Interim Government

78
Q

Governor of a provisional Government

A

Henry Smith

79
Q

Governor of a provisional Government

A

Henry Smith

80
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General council of a provisional Government

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Peace Party

81
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Henry Smith

A

War Party

82
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James Robinson

A

War Party

83
Q

wrote the most heroic letter in U.S. history, “Victory or Death”

A

William B. Travis

84
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commanded Texas troops at the Battle of the Alamo

A

William B. Travis

85
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commanded troops at Goliad disregarded Houston’s order to retreat

A

James Fannin

86
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surrendered at Battle of Coleto, killed during the Goliad Massacre

A

James Fannin

87
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commanded Mexican troops at the Battle of Coleto

A

Urrea

88
Q

followed Santa Anna’s orders to execute the Texans at the Goliad Massacre

A

Urrea

89
Q

commanded Texas troops at the Battle of San Jacinto

A

Sam Houston

90
Q

was criticized for retreating from Santa Anna’s army, but was waiting to train his men

A

Sam Houston

91
Q

signed the Treaties of Velasco after the Battle of San Jacinto

A

Santa Anna

92
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Commanded Mexican troops at the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto

A

Santa Anna

92
Q

got a land grant to settle 800 families near Nacogdoches

A

Haden Edwards

93
Q

declared independence from Mexico and began the Republic of Fredonia

A

Haden Edwards

94
Q

suggested placing more troops in Texas

A

Manuel Mier y Teran

95
Q

sent to Texas to inspect the settlements and make recommendations

A

Manuel Mier y Teran

96
Q

surrendered when his soldiers ran out of ammunition

A

Ugartecha

97
Q

had William B. Travis and Patrick Jack arrested

A

John Davis Bradburn

98
Q

Mexican commander at the Battle of Velasco

A

Domingo de Ugartechea

99
Q

Mexican commander in charge of collection taxes at Anahuac

A

Bradburn

100
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arrested for suggesting Texas set up a temporary state government

A

Stephen F. Austin

101
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sent to Mexico City to present requests to Santa Anna

A

Stephen F. Austin

102
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sent to the United States by the Consultation to ask for help with the war

A

Stephen F. Austin

103
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disbanded state governments and threw out the Constitution of 1824

A

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

104
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brought a large army into Texas to get revenge

A

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

105
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tricked Mexican officials at Anahuac by loading up a ship with bricks

A

Andrew Briscoe

106
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led a Federalist revolt against the Centralist government (Hint: ____ switched sides)

A

Santa Anna

107
Q

commanded 750 Mexican troops at the Battle of San Antonio

A

Domingo de Ugartechea

108
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sent to Texas to arrest those involved in the second incident at Anahuac

A

Martin Perfecto de Cos

109
Q

sole author of the Texas Declaration of Independence

A

George Childress

110
Q

It was known as “The Battle of Lexington. Mexico demanded that the Texans give up all their weapons including a small cannon. Texans made a flag that said come and take it. In the end, Mexican soldiers retreated.

A

Battle of Gonzales

111
Q

On March 5 Santa Anna’s troops decide to attack at dawn. On March 6, 1836, Santa Anna sent 1,800 soldiers to attack, their troops attacked in three waves, and the third wave managed to breach the walls. After the soldiers breached the walls, the battle became hand-to-hand combat and lasted 90 minutes. The Mexicans won.

A

The Alamo

112
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Texans poured through the barricade yelling, “Remember the Alamo” and “Remember Goliad”. the battle was over in 18 minutes but they spent hours chasing down enemy soldiers who tried to escape. Houston captured Santa Anna

A

Battle of San Jacinto

113
Q

Fannin was not following Sam Houston’s orders so he ended up being surrounded by Mexican troops. Santa Anna gave Urrea the order that the captured were to be executed.

A

Goliad Massacre

114
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Texans poured through the barricade yelling, “Remember the Alamo” and “Remember Goliad”. the battle was over in 18 minutes but they spent hours chasing down enemy soldiers who tried to escape. Houston captured Santa Anna

A

Battle of San Jacinto

115
Q

After Santa Anna was found he was forced to sign the ___________.

A

Treaties of Velasco

116
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Public Treaty

A

The Public Treaty was that Santa Anna agreed to never fight against Texas again. All Mexican troops would be withdrawn from Texas. There would be an exchange of Mexican and Texan prisoners.

117
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Private Treaty

A

Private Treaty says Santa Anna has to agree to convince Mexico of Texas Independence and the boundary is the Rio Grande.

118
Q

What did the delegates at the Conventions of 1832 and 1833 decide?

A

That Texas should become a separate statehood

119
Q

What is the purpose of the provision in the Texas constitution?

A

To be able to keep slaves

120
Q

Name the Effect
The Centralists took over the Mexican government in 1829.

A

TheLaw of April 6,1830 was created

121
Q

Name the Effect
Colonel Bradburn’s job was to enforce the duty on goods brought into Texas by ship.

A

Captains of ships on the Brazos River had to dock and travel by land to Anahuac to pay the taxes.

122
Q

Name the Effect
Texas lawyers William B. Travis and Patrick Jack were arrested.

A

A small skirmish occurred between the Texans and the Mexican soldiers.

123
Q

Name the Effect
Bradburn agreed to exchange Travis and Jack for his captured soldiers, but only if the Texans retreated. Some Texans refused to retreat.

A

Bradburn did not release Travis and Jack, and he called in additional forces.

124
Q

Name the Effect
The Texans set up camp at Turtle Bayou. Santa Anna won a battle in Mexico against the Centralists.

A

The Texans adopted resolutions declaring their loyalty to Mexico and their support for the Federalists.

125
Q

Name the Effect
A Mexican general comes to Anahuac to assess the situation and Bradburn command

A

He believed his troops could not win, so he gave in to the Texans’ demands and removed Bradburn from command.

126
Q

How did the Mexican government view Austin’s actions?

A

They thought he broke the rules and imprisoned him

127
Q

What led to creation of the Army of the People

A

The Battle of Goliad

128
Q

What did the consultation decide?

A

Blame Santa Anna for fighting

129
Q

Texans thought Mexicans were smuggling silver, but it was just grass. This proved the siege worked.

A

Grass Fight

130
Q

__________ recommended that the Alamo should be abandoned, but _____was sent to inspect the Alamo and decided ___________

A

Houston
Bowie
to stay and defend it.

131
Q

In the Battle of the Alamo, Mexican troops lost ______

A

600 men

132
Q

In the Battle of the Alamo, Texan troops lost________

A

189 men

133
Q

Reminders of the atrocities committed by Santa Anna

A

Remember the Alamo
Remember Goliad

134
Q

What was Mexico’s response to the Treaty of Velasco?

A

The Mexicans thought it was illegal

135
Q

Last Battle

A

San Jacinto

136
Q

Why did the Texans flee East during the Texas Revolution?

A

Fear

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