1What is the role of Sam Houston in Texas history?
Military leader who led Texas forces to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto
2What is Santa Anna known for?
Mexican general and politician who led Mexican forces during Texas’ fight for independence
3What is General Urrea’s role in Texas history?
Mexican commander who led forces during the Goliad Campaign
4What is William Travis known for?
Military leader during the Alamo, famous for his inspiring letter
5What is Davy Crockett known for?
Frontiersman and soldier who fought and died at the Alamo
6What trait made Davy Crockett admirable?
Noble and never gave up
7What is Colonel Fannin’s role in Texas history?
Military leader who surrendered during the Goliad Campaign
8Who was Erastus “Deaf” Smith?
A spy for Sam Houston who gathered intelligence on Mexican forces
9What was the Battle of Gonzales?
The first battle of the Texas Revolution, known for the “Come and Take It” flag
10What was the Battle of Goliad?
A siege where Texian defenders were captured by Mexican forces
11What was the Siege of San Antonio?
Texian forces fought to retake San Antonio, successfully capturing the city
12What was the Grass Fight?
A skirmish over Mexican supply wagons where Texians found grass instead of weapons or food
13What was the Goliad Massacre?
After surrendering, Texian troops were executed by Mexican forces
14What was the Battle of the Alamo?
A 13-day siege where all Texian defenders were killed, symbolizing bravery and resistance
15What was the Burning of Harrisburg?
Mexican forces burned the town during their advance
16What happened at Groce’s Ferry?
Houston paused his army for two weeks to prepare for battle
17What was the Battle of San Jacinto?
The final battle where Texian forces defeated Santa Anna’s army and secured Texas independence
18What was the Treaty of Velasco?
Two treaties signed between Santa Anna and Sam Houston, recognizing Texas’ independence
19What was the Texan idea of government?
The duty of a government to protect its citizens
20How did Mexico fail in its duties as a government?
By not fulfilling its responsibilities to its people
21What was the Texan government structure based on?
A federalist system
22What was admirable about Sam Houston?
He was a strong and strategic leader
23Why were Goliad and San Antonio important?
They were turning points in the Texas Revolution