I Revo Iuti on and Rep ubliq- this era [time period] is defined by Texas's struggle for independence from

Mexico
and the start of the Republic of Texas.

Battle of Gonzales

TX Declaration of Independence

Battle of the Alamo

Battle of San Jacinto

The Surrender of Santa Anna

Major events of the Texas Revolution- write short answers for each of the following questions

IMier y Teran Report~ list the three (3) things this report said about Texas.

--What law was passed as a result of this report? Law of April 6, 1830

!stephen F. Austin's arrest When did it occur?

fQrm

1833

~h~iri Qwn gqv~rnment.

!Battle of Gonzale~ - Why is the Battle of Gonzales often called the "Lexington of Texas"?
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COME AND TAKE IT

What were the two sides fighting over? 'A ,canno,n

Which side won the battle? T~

ITX Declaration of lndependenc~ - Who wrote it? G

When was it signed? March 2, 1836 Where was it signed? fen

tio'W cf 1836 M WaahiNon UK tta Brnzo~

!Battle of the Alam~- Who wrote the famous "Victory or Death" letter from the Alamo? WiiTiam:._B:).Y.raVis
How did this defeat help the Texans win independence? It made Texans fight harder to _honor those__that

died
!Battle of San Jacinto!- Who led the Texas army to victory and independence at San Jacinto? Sam .Houston
What Mexican General [and President] was captured the day after the battle? Santa''Anila
What was the reason for the battle cries "Remember the Alamo" and "Remember Goliad"? To honor those who gave
tne1r 11ves a 1ne Alamo ana uo11aa or rne T!Kh o

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iq-this era [time period] is defined by Texas's struggle for independence from Mexico

IRevo Iut ion and Repu bI

and the start of the Republic of Texas.

Revolution Events- Below are three groups of similar events. Put each of the following events in chronological order

[the order that they occur] within their group.

Key Events

Key Events

A. Battle of Gonzalez

B.
C.
D.
E.

Sam Houston

F. Goliad Massacre

G. Treaty of Velasco
H. Battle of Gonzales

Law of April 6, 1830

Fredonian Rebellion
Colonization Laws 1825
Turtle Bayou Resolutions

J. Capture of Santa Anna

K. TheAiamo

_ H _ K_ __F _ J

L. Retreats his army

M. Meets Santa Anna
N. Appointed commander
P. Builds his army
Q. Wounded in battle

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People of the Texas Revolution -match the names in the box provided with the faces and facts about each person
CHILDRESS

Santa Anna

HOUSTON

SANTA ANNA

SEGUIN

TRAVIS

President and dictator of Mexico, captured at the Battle of San Jacinto [and blamed
his loss on new recruits, poor supplies, and troop fatigue], gave independence to TX
Texan colonist from Tennessee, he wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence
[which was signed at Washington-on-the-Brazos on March 2, 1836]

Sesuid

Wealthy Tejano who fought against the Mexican army, led his Tejanos

----r"""'::J~-r----------Ul~~acinto; aftef.-the.wary.became a politu;a!-leade~~g-Mt~J~.~~---

Houston _ _ __

General in command of the Texan army, led Texans to victory at the Battle of San
Jacinto [praised his officers and soldiers, gave them credit for the victory

Travis

Texan Colonel commanding the Texan troops at the Alamo, wrote the famous letter
from the Alamo calling for "Victory or Death", was killed during the Alamo battle

ShortAnswer-- ~i \H~m. 1'~etv\s

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Why did ~11111heA F:\ At!!a1lifll write the famous "Victory or Death" letter from the Alamo? To'. gethelp.
at1the.Aiam
o.

Why did President Lamar authorize the Santa Fe Expedition? _t;e . wanted)~ n g .r-------------Why didn't Sam Houston serve his two terms consecutively (one right after the other)?_ here wasa la'w made stating
they could not be president two times in a row ..;..- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - What does annexation mean? _

To add_or join a state/j erritQ_ry-to a...._ou 1J.!ry._

- - - - - - - - - - - -- -

What year was Texas annexed to the United States? _ _18'45_________

___________

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!Revolution and Republiq- this era [time period] is defined by Texas's struggle for independence from Mexico
and the start of the Republic of Texas.
Why was the U.S. hesitant to annex Texas as part of its nation? _Wanted1 to k~p; p~~e with~ M~xico _ _ _ _ __
The annexation of TX provided the U.S. with _ laruf, _ _ _ needed to continue the mission of expanding from coast to
coast, also known as _ Manifest D'estiilV _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ ____.:.
Write the name of the correct individual above his or her contributions.

JACK tOJ=FEE""HM$

SAM HOUSTON

1st and 3rd President of the Republic of Texas

Would rather have stayed a soldier than become

President
Worked for peace with Native Americans

leader of the Texas Rangers

Patrolled the frontier, protected Texas settlers,
and kept peace with Native American tribes

JOSE ANTONIO NAVARRO

IVIARV MAVERlC~

One of three Mexican signers of the Texas

Declaration of Independence
Elected to the state Senate twice

MIRABEAU

Early pioneer who kept and published memoirs of

life in early Texas
Wrote an eyewitness account of the fall of the
Alamo

LAMA~

ANSON JONES

2"d President of the Republic of Texas

Sent the Santa Fe Expedition ~ epic failure
Used military force against Native Americans

4th (and last) President of the Republic of

Texas
"Architect of Annexation"

Circle the primary sources below.

Biography of William B. Travis

Letter from the Alamo

Current magazine about Sam Houston

Teacher's description of Juan Seguin

Current newspaper article

A diary

Research paper

Alamo paperweight

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!Era

Practic~

Number the ERAS from earliest to latest.

- - Mexican National
1_ _ Natural Texas & Its People

__6.__ Republic of Texas

__3_ _ Spanish Colonial
5 _ _ Texas Revolution

=- - - Age of Contact

Match the era with the correct key words by drawing a line.

Mexican National

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Explorers, Spain, France

Empresario, SFA, Settlements

Age of Contact

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